• Ensure safe entry and exit - The sheer volume of people at sporting events can cause uncomfortable scenes while entering and exiting the facility. Security cameras can monitor high traffic areas ensuring safe and smooth passage.
• Crowd control - Emotions can get heated during a sporting event. Surveillance cameras can monitor the stands for fights and disturbances amongst the masses.
• Protect the players - Players are at risk as well. There exists a threat of thrown objects and physical attacks from those in the stands to those on the playing field. Video surveillance can pick up on such activity alerting security to the scene before a situation gets out of hand.
• Prevent acts of terrorism - Sporting events are seen by many as potential targets for terrorism. Surveillance cameras can be used to recognize potential terrorists. Football's the Superbowl, where video analytics such as facial recognition have been used to scour the crowds for known felons, is an example.
• Remote access - A Digital Video surveillance system with an NVR (network video recorder) allows video streams to be sent over the internet. Security workers can monitor footage and control cameras remotely from any computer with Internet access.

• Privacy - Cameras should only monitor public areas throughout the facility. Private areas like bathrooms are widely considered as off limits to surveillance.
• Vandalism and damage - Cameras in public places could sustain damage from tampering, leading to lapses in recording.
  

Monitoring a sporting event can be a daunting task. The sheer magnitude of the crowd combined with the size of the facility itself makes the proper surveillance network all the more important. Consider the following factors when evaluating a video surveillance setup:

• Place cameras so that views of the entire crowd are accessible.
• Consider cameras with remote-controlled pan, tilt, and zoom functions so that suspicious individuals and disturbances can be closely watched.
• Place cameras near all entrances and exits to monitor the crowds and individuals coming in and out of the facility.
• If a parking lot is connected to the facility, use surveillance to deter crime involving parked vehicles.
• Consider camera systems with video analytics for advanced methods of monitoring in areas such as facial recognition, left objects, and abnormal activity.