This study aims to gauge sport spectators’ perceptions of safety and security at live events, awareness and support of policies and procedures, and willingness to embrace new measures and technological solutions to enhance their safety and game-day experience. The survey consisted of 47 questions divided into three parts: Part I - participant demographics and attendance habits, Part II – perceptions of safety and security practices, technologies, and industry threats, and Part III – perceptions of fan behavior and the spectator experience. A data collection and analysis organization was utilized to distribute the survey in June 2023. The sample population criteria were individuals 18 or older who had attended a live professional or intercollegiate sporting event within the last year. Four hundred participants (n=400) across the continental U.S. completed the survey.
