The SAP Garden is more than just a modern sports arena; it’s a versatile venue that serves as the home for both elite and amateur sports. As the new home of the EHC Red Bull Munich hockey team and the FC Bayern Munich basketball stars, the arena boasts a capacity of up to 11,500 spectators, ranking among the most impressive arenas in Germany. With its innovative, flexible seating system, the SAP Garden can adjust its capacity depending on the event, ensuring it provides the perfect atmosphere for everything from thrilling hockey and basketball games to other major events.

But the SAP Garden isn’t just for professional athletes – it’s also a paradise for amateur sports. Featuring three separate ice rinks, the arena offers ample space not only for professional sports but also for recreational ice skating, making it accessible to the public. One notable feature is the arena’s dedicated ice times for public schools in Munich, where students can enjoy ice sports as part of their physical education classes. Other offerings for the general public include ice disco, ice dancing and figure skating for adults, racket skating and inclusive ice skating. The arena takes pride in fostering inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can stay active and have fun.

Revolutionizing ticketing and access management

From the outset, SAP Garden has prioritized advanced technological solutions to ensure smooth operations and an enhanced guest experience. Axess has equipped the venue with state-of-the-art Axess SMART TERMINAL 600 with glass flaps, seamlessly integrated with innovative ticketing systems like SAP Ticketing, Ticketmaster and others.
This robust solution minimizes ticket fraud while offering fans a secure and effortless entry process. The high-performance access gates not only enhance security but also streamline operations, allowing for a significant reduction in queue times.

"For SAP Garden, it was essential to have an access system that is reliable, efficient, and built for long-term success. Axess provided the perfect solution with their innovative technology and seamless integration with our ticketing systems. Their expertise and support throughout the project ensured a smooth implementation, allowing us to offer visitors a secure and effortless entry experience.", Oliver Wesp, Managing Director.

Enhancing the guest experience

The Axess Smart Terminal 600 flap gates provide automated entry, reducing the need for extensive staffing at gates. This allows staff to focus on delivering personalized guest services, such as meet-and-greet roles, guiding fans to their seats, and creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment they arrive. Visitors to SAP Garden can enjoy a smooth, efficient, and friendly experience, setting the tone for the event ahead.

High utilization, efficient access

In conclusion, the SAP Garden stands out for its versatility, offering up to 120 event days for ice hockey and basketball to recreational sports. This diverse range of uses ensures high utilization and efficient resource management.

Axess AG is proud to support this state-of-the-art venue with its efficient access control systems, helping to streamline operations and enhance the overall event experience.