Verkada says Hard Rock Stadium adopted its cloud security platform

By Atlas Watchline Staff · Corporate · August 18, 2026

Verkada said the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium have adopted its cloud-based physical security platform to support fan safety at the Miami venue.

Verkada said Tuesday that the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium have adopted its cloud-based physical security platform at the 65,585-seat venue in Miami Gardens, Fla.

The company said the deployment combines video security, access control, guest management, intercoms and alarms into one platform. Verkada said the setup is intended to help the stadium manage security operations at a venue that can shift from a weekday workforce to a large crowd in a matter of hours.

The release said Hard Rock Stadium hosts Dolphins games and other events, including University of Miami Hurricanes football, the Orange Bowl, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, the Miami Open, major concerts, the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship Game and FIFA World Cup 2026.

Verkada said Hard Rock Stadium worked with Castaway Technology and Security, or CTS, on deployment and implementation. CTS used Verkada's Command Connector to move the stadium's existing video security infrastructure into the new system during the migration period, according to the release.

Sameer Istafa, chief technology officer for the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, said the venue prioritizes tools that fit the pace of its operations. He said Verkada supports a connected operating environment.

“We prioritize solutions that align with the scale and pace of our operations,” Istafa said in the release.

Verkada co-founder and CEO Filip Kaliszan said the platform is designed for operations that can shift from hundreds of employees and vendors to more than 65,000 fans within hours. Craig Bruce, co-founder at CTS, said the goal was to help the venue move to a more agile and integrated ecosystem.

Hard Rock Stadium holds LEED Gold certification and a FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation rating, according to the release. The announcement also said Verkada serves more than 30,000 organizations in 170 countries.

Verkada did not say how much the deployment cost or when the system will be fully rolled out.

Sources

• PR Newswire: Hard Rock Stadium adopts Verkada's security platform

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