Ilha do Retiro 100% Biometric with Imply® ElevenTickets Technology
A small 17-hectare site gave way to the Adelmar da Costa Carvalho Stadium, affectionately called Ilha do Retiro by fans. In 1937, it became the home of Sport Club do Recife, the first stadium built in the capital of Pernambuco, Brazil. Since then, in constant evolution, the stadium begins 2025 with 100% of its access points equipped with a Facial Recognition System.
Imply® ElevenTickets plays a key role in modernizing Ilha do Retiro and Sport Club do Recife. Since 2022, the company has been a partner of the club in implementing integrated technologies for ticket sales, access control, member management, subscriptions, and loyalty programs, in addition to providing support teams and personalized consulting services.
The Imply® ElevenTickets Access Control system, featuring high-tech facial recognition, is one of the most efficient and secure innovations available today. In total, 53 access points are distributed across 10 gates at Ilha do Retiro, which have been gradually activated since October last year. With one of the most advanced solutions on the market, the Imply® system ensures not only security but also efficiency and agility in fan entry. Now, the club is intensifying its campaign to register members and supporters, paving the way for the 2025 season to mark the stadium’s technological transformation. Still in the implementation phase, during important matches of the 2024 Brazilian Championship, thousands of fans have already entered the stadium without the need for a physical ticket, using only facial recognition.
“It is of fundamental importance for the success of our events to have the support of a company of Imply®’s caliber. Imply® provides us with an extremely advanced platform, with access control, ticket sales, and agility in our relationship with fans and members. We have a very strong partnership: First, due to the customization of systems in technological platforms, and also because of the assistance we receive whenever needed. Today, I can say very clearly and objectively that Imply® is, in fact, our main partner within Sport,” analyzes Yuri Romão, President of Sport Club do Recife.
Imply® ElevenTickets Facial Recognition: Security, Modernization, and Experience
It is no coincidence that Ilha do Retiro and some of the most modern stadiums in Brazil and worldwide choose Imply® ElevenTickets technology. Our Facial Recognition system is among the most advanced on the market, offering over 99.9% accuracy and setting a new standard for security and innovation. With artificial intelligence algorithms and deep learning, the system ensures ultra-fast and highly precise validations. Additionally, live detection identifies movements and facial expressions in real time, preventing fraud attempts with photos or videos. In practice, this means greater security, efficiency, and convenience for clubs and stadiums.
Queue times are drastically reduced, allowing fans to enter using only their faces, without the need for physical tickets or cards. Validation takes less than one second, and registration can be done 100% online, eliminating unnecessary travel. With Imply® technology, access points are not only modernized but also provide a smooth, secure, and convenient experience for the public. The technology of the future has already arrived at Ilha do Retiro, offering fans an even more thrilling experience with their beloved club.
A leader in Latin America in ticket sales technologies, membership management, and access control for sports events, and with vast experience in large-scale events and premium attractions, Imply® ElevenTickets is an all-in-one solution that integrates tools and services to manage events and attractions in one place. Learn more on our website: https://imply.com/engb/access-systems/