HPE and Brentford FC team up on self-driving network at Gtech Community Stadium
HPE and Brentford Football Club have announced a partnership to improve the digital fan experience at Gtech Community Stadium, following the deployment of HPE Networking technology. According to HPE, its self-driving wired and wireless network now underpins both fan-facing services and stadium operations.
- HPE and Brentford FC announced a partnership on October 29, 2026, after deploying HPE Networking at Gtech Community Stadium.
- The self-driving wired and wireless network covers the seating bowl, concourses, hospitality areas and stadium perimeter.
- It supports the Brentford FC app, interactive activities, competitions and possible future loyalty initiatives.
- The network also supports digital ticketing, steward devices and health and safety processes.
- Connectivity extends to the training ground and corporate offices, according to HPE.
A network built for matchday crowds
HPE (NYSE: HPE) and Brentford FC said the HPE solution provides the intelligent foundation for the club's digital experiences and stadium operations. According to the announcement, the self-driving wired and wireless network continuously helps optimize user experiences across the seating bowl, concourses, hospitality areas and stadium perimeter.
During Premier League matches, thousands of supporters, employees, stewards and stadium operations teams rely on the network to stay connected, HPE said. The company describes the goal as supporting a seamless matchday experience.
What fans can expect
HPE says the platform is helping Brentford FC extend its digital fan experience beyond the match itself. Supporters can access the Brentford FC app and club content, while the connectivity enables interactive activities and competitions.
The club is also exploring further opportunities around loyalty and supporter engagement. The announcement states that fans will benefit from more personalised content, interactive experiences and future loyalty initiatives throughout the stadium.
Operations behind the scenes
The same infrastructure supports the running of the stadium. According to the announcement, this includes:
- digital ticketing
- steward devices
- health and safety processes
Connected devices give stewards better visibility as supporters enter the stadium, while coverage across indoor and outdoor areas supports staff mobility and event operations. HPE adds that secure, reliable connectivity also supports staff across the stadium, training ground and corporate offices.
What it means for clubs
Mark Weeks, Networking sales director, UK & Ireland at HPE, framed the project as a foundation for future services. "Modern stadiums are becoming increasingly digital environments, with technology supporting everything from how fans interact with their clubs to how teams manage a matchday," he said. "Our work with Brentford FC shows how a strong foundation can help clubs introduce new services and innovations over time."
A Brentford FC representative, Fran Jones, was also quoted in the release, saying: "We are always looking at how technology can improve the experience for our fans, and connectivity is an important part of that." The source text is cut off after this point, so the rest of the statement is not available.
The announcement does not give technical figures such as capacity or bandwidth, nor commercial terms. What it does show is how HPE positions its networking products for sports venues: as a single base for fan engagement and day-to-day stadium operations.
