NCS4 published the 2026 Venue Security Director Industry Research Report. This study examines security challenges, emerging threats, and technological solutions within professional and collegiate sports venues.
Information gleaned from this study will assist venue security directors in planning and policy development, venue operations, and technology utilization. The survey consisted of 65 questions related to venue demographics, staffing, training, and development, fan behavior, technology utilization, and facility operations.
The online survey was administered to venue security directors hosting professional and collegiate sports events from Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League Soccer (MLS), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), the National Football League (NFL), the National Hockey League (NHL), the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), and NCAA Division I athletic programs.