Sports venues for many years have been on the lookout for weapons like guns and knives at their entrance ways, and it would probably be very difficult for a bad actor to enter a stadium with a nuclear warhead.

The subject of security at sports venues usually revolves around traditional violence-related concerns like terrorism, active shooter or possibly drunken and rowdy fans getting into brawls.

The terrorist incident at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, United Kingdom, in May raised new questions of how arenas that house sporting events and other types of attractions such as concerts can ensure fan safety.

European soccer club Manchester United has hired a full-time counter-terrorism manager.

Get an exclusive first look at the security technology in U.S. Bank Stadium, the new fortress of football in Minnesota.

Legislators in the state of Washington have proposed a bill that would permit guns in sports stadiums.

NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation have named Christopher Davis as Managing Director and Chief Security Officer.

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi has earned accreditation from the American National Standards Institute Personnel Certification Accreditation Program (ANSI).