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ASU to Pilot Facial Recognition Entry at Football Games Starting Oct. 25

Opt-in fast lanes are designed to ease student congestion following sellouts with record turnout.

Overview

  • The trial will begin with student-only fast lanes, with plans to expand access to all fans after the initial phase.
  • Participation requires students to opt in, and entry is verified by a walk-by scanner that recognizes a facial profile without showing a ticket or phone.
  • Arizona State is targeting the Oct. 25 home game against Houston for the first live test of the system.
  • The initiative follows two sellouts and a record 14,280 students at the season opener, prompting efforts to speed gate entry after early fixes improved game two.
  • The pilot complements mobile ticketing and online student claims, and would place ASU among the first colleges using this approach after Florida’s August rollout.