Arena Pays d'Aix

The Arena du Pays d'Aix is a modern multi-purpose venue located in Luynes, on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence. Designed by architects Auer-Weber and Christophe Gulizzi, this large-scale infrastructure meets a dual ambition: to host high-level sporting events as well as shows, concerts, trade fairs, and various cultural events.

• Capacity and modularity: the main hall can accommodate over 6,000 seats, with an adjoining hall seating over 1,000.
• Multiple configurations: thanks to retractable bleachers and 17 possible configurations, the Arena can be adapted to a wide variety of events.
• Surfaces and equipment: the hall offers around 2,300 m² of floor space with a height of 14 meters under the technical grid, plus several lounges and dressing rooms for professional use.

Edeis has been appointed by the City of Aix-en-Provence to operate the site from 2025 to 2032. As part of this project, Edeis has delegated all WiFi deployment and management to Wifirst.

// A SENSE OF TIMING

Large-scale WiFi deployment delivered in record time

The Arena was preparing to host its very first sporting event on September 6, 2025, with a handball match in front of over 5,000 spectators. The major challenge was guaranteeing high-performance, reliable WiFi connectivity for the public and organizers from day one.

The deadline was tight: construction ended on September 2, with the official opening just four days later. In just a month and a half, Wifirst designed, deployed, and commissioned a WiFi infrastructure worthy of the biggest arenas.

// AN INFRASTRUCTURE TO MATCH AMBITIONS

From the very first match, the infrastructure proved its robustness with a peak of 1,400 simultaneous connections, meeting the high expectations of both the public and organizers.

• 111 Ruckus WiFi access points deployed throughout the stadium, with a network design created in collaboration with Ruckus Professional Services.
• 10G fiber network core, guaranteeing optimal performance even during high-traffic events.
• 4 distinct SSIDs to segment usage: guest access for the general public, internal business services, event needs, and technical partner flows.

This project illustrates Wifirst's ability to meet major technological and logistical challenges through innovation and technical expertise delivered on a strict timeline.