River Plate Transforms Stadium Access with Veridas Flow

Imagine walking into one of the largest stadiums in the world—no tickets, no queues, no hassle. That’s the reality for Club Atlético River Plate ’s fans at the Mas Monumental Stadium with the new FaceID technology. With over 85,000 attendees per match and a fan base exceeding 360,000, River Plate is setting a global benchmark for secure and seamless stadium access.

Managing a stadium of this size isn’t easy

• Queues stretched for miles, leaving fans frustrated.
• Fraudulent tickets and banned individuals slipping through the cracks.
• High operational costs for managing traditional ticketing systems.

River Plate needed a solution that matched their iconic status—a way to secure their events while making the fan experience unforgettable.

With Veridas Flow platform, fans can pre-register in under 10 seconds using a selfie and an ID photo. Once registered, entry takes seconds—just a quick scan of their face.?

Over 60 people per minute per gate: Fans flow effortlessly into the stadium.?

No physical or digital tickets are required, just their face.

Patricio Corradi, River Plate’s Systems Manager, emphasized: “We are probably the club with the most turnstiles in the world, with two levels of access control and 84,000 people at every game. The flow needs to be dynamic, and we developed that access control. Everyone enters everywhere with their face. It’s important for member access to be pleasant and frictionless and for those who cause trouble not to return.”

Why It Matters: A Global First in Football

River Plate is now the first in the world to implement large-scale facial recognition for stadium access. This bold move solidifies their position as a leader in technology and fan engagement, showing the sports world what’s possible.

The benefits don’t stop at the gates:

1. Digital fan community: A verified database unlocks personalized marketing and engagement.
2. Revenue growth: Biometric terminals double as advertising platforms.
3. Strategic insights: Real-time data improves event planning and operations.

From Buenos Aires to the world, this is more than a success story—it’s the future of sports.

Try it here: https://veridas.com/en/success-stories/river-plate-veridas-stadium-access-biometric-technology/