Financial technology provider FIS on Thursday said it is the newest partner of the Washington Nationals.
As the official payments technology provider for the Major League Baseball club, FIS said it will provide its merchant processing technology to improve the ballpark experience.
FIS said in a statement its Worldpay platform will allow Nationals fans to seamlessly pay for tickets, food, beverages, merchandise and sports betting at the ballpark.
The company added its proprietary analytics platform will allow the Nationals to deliver a more personalized experience to fans.
The two parties said their partnership also will include a renovation of the ballpark’s Champions Club, which they said will feature an “enhanced and elevated” fan experience for Nationals fans.
The FIS Champions Club will commemorate the District of Columbia’s rich and ever-growing baseball history and display the team’s awards and accolades, including the 2019 Commissioner’s Trophy from the Nationals’ World Series win.
According to FIS, fans will enjoy upgraded décor and an elevated food and beverage experience, including gourmet burgers, dessert stations, signature cocktails, all-inclusive fountain beverages and more, when the FIS Champions Club welcomes fans on Opening Day 2022.
“The Nationals are raising the bar for technology innovation at the ballpark,” Bruce Lowthers, president of FIS, said in a statement. “Through our collaboration, fans can continue to make purchases effortlessly and spend more time watching the game. We are thrilled to be a part of the Nationals’ game time experience and their vision to put their fans first.”
Alan Gottlieb, chief operating officer of Lerner Sports Group, added: “We are thrilled to partner with FIS to bring our fans an unparalleled experience in DC sports. The Club renovation will be a stunning tribute to baseball’s history in DC and give our fans a best-in-class experience. In addition, FIS’ technology will be an important part of our frictionless payments strategy and will help us provide a more personalized, streamlined ballpark experience to everyone.”
FIS is a global provider of technology solutions for merchants, banks and capital markets firms. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS ranks No. 241 on the 2021 Fortune 500 and is a member of Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.
