Hubsport

Hubsport is a term used to describe a centralized, multi-venue sports-event management paradigm that coordinates venues, transportation, ticketing, and digital services through a networked hub-and-spoke architecture. The aim is to optimize logistics, reduce travel times, and enhance spectator experience during large-scale events.

The concept envisions a set of interlinked hub nodes located at or near event venues and transit corridors. Each hub aggregates data from sensors, ticketing and access control, security, and vendor systems, and communicates with a central platform to coordinate scheduling, crowd management, and transit.

Core components include the multi-venue data layer, the operations layer for real-time decision making, the user-facing platform for fans and participants, and the integration layer with city services, transit agencies, and sponsors. Hubsport emphasizes modularity, interoperability, and emphasis on privacy and security.

Usage: pilot programs have been reported in several cities to streamline event logistics, improve throughput at entrances, and enable dynamic routing of shuttles and buses. It is discussed in urban-planning and sports-tech literature as a potential framework for future events, particularly those spanning multiple venues or districts.

See also: hub-and-spoke model; smart city; event management software; stadium networks.