For decades, the way supporters entered stadiums has barely changed: tickets, passes, manual checks, photocopies of ID documents… But the world is changing, technology is evolving, and fans expect more convenience, speed and safety than ever before. That’s why a new standard is emerging: Personal digital access (Persoonlijk digitaal toegang / PDT).
Together with N.E.C. Nijmegen, FastID is building that future.
Personal digital access is a modern way of entering a stadium where supporters digitally register and identify themselves in advance. At the entrance, their identity is confirmed instantly and securely, without needing to show anything:
The result is a fully frictionless stadium experience. You walk up to the gate, glance at the camera, or use a QR code and you’re in. Faster, safer and more personal than ever.
Thanks to Sportinnovator and the KNVB, a clear and accessible video explains why PDT is such a major step forward for the sports sector: it combines safety, innovation and fan convenience in one solution. Watch the full video explaining PDT, its benefits and ease of use here .
Stadiums deal with large visitor flows, peak moments and strict safety requirements. Traditional access methods come with challenges:
PDT solves these issues by using one verified digital identity. This means:
It’s a future‑proof way of granting access that fits the needs of modern sports organizations.
FastID is built on one core principle: we want to know as little about you as possible.
In a world where data is collected everywhere, FastID deliberately takes a different approach. The system uses minimal data, securely encrypted on the supporter’s own phone, and used exclusively for access. Not for marketing, not for profiling, not for additional data collection.
FastID proves that innovation doesn’t have to come at the expense of privacy — it can actually strengthen it.
We’re proud that N.E.C. Nijmegen is one of the first clubs to embrace this technology. Innovation requires courage, especially when it concerns something as visible and essential as stadium access.
N.E.C. demonstrates how a club can:
What N.E.C. is implementing today will become the new standard that other stadiums and clubs will undoubtedly follow. Innovation at the highest level, right at the gate.
PDT is more than a technological upgrade. It represents a new way of thinking about access:
This is how technology makes stadium visits smarter, simpler and more human. And this is only the beginning.
FastID continues to build solutions that help supporters, clubs and organizations move forward, with technology that works, without complexity, and with respect for privacy.
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