--- title: The Importance of Efficient Refrigeration in Stadiums and Arenas description: Now that food choice and quality are – quite literally – part of the game, the menus of foodservice operations at stadiums and sport arenas are expanding, from simple grab-n-go staples, to more elaborate dishes for leisure dining. image: https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hubfs/The%20Importance%20of%20Efficient%20Refrigeration%20in%20Stadiums%20and%20Arenas.jpg --- [![RDT](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%202020%20Logo%20Files/RDT%20Vertical%20Logo%20Blue.png?width=72&height=95&name=RDT%20Vertical%20Logo%20Blue.png "RDT")](https://www.rdtonline.com/) - [Products](https://www.rdtonline.com/products) - [EcoCool](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/eco-cool) - [EcoSmart](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/ecosmart/) - [MultiRak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/multirak/) - [PremierPak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/premierpak) - [FlowPak](https://www.rdtonline.com/products/flowpak/) - [Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources) - [Training & Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/training-resources) - [K-12 Refrigeration Resources](https://www.rdtonline.com/k-12-refrigeration-resources) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](https://www.rdtonline.com/frequently-asked-questions) - [Literature](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources) - [Warranty Information](https://www.rdtonline.com/warranty) - [Food Waste Solutions](https://www.rdtonline.com/food-waste) - [Energy Saving Solutions](https://www.rdtonline.com/energy-savings) - [Video](https://www.rdtonline.com/resources#video) - About - [Careers](https://www.rdtonline.com/careers) - [Team](https://www.rdtonline.com/team) - [Blog](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.rdtonline.com/contact-us) - [Find a Rep](https://www.rdtonline.com/find-a-rep) - [A2L](https://www.rdtonline.com/a2l-transition-resources) --- 1 min read [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool), [stadiums](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/stadiums) --- # The Importance of Efficient Refrigeration in Stadiums and Arenas 1 Feb, 2019 SHARE - - - [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/importance-of-efficient-refrigeration-in-stadiums-and-arenas&body=Check%20out%20https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/importance-of-efficient-refrigeration-in-stadiums-and-arenas&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2461914/The%20Importance%20of%20Efficient%20Refrigeration%20in%20Stadiums%20and%20Arenas.jpg](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/importance-of-efficient-refrigeration-in-stadiums-and-arenas&body=Check%20out%20https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/importance-of-efficient-refrigeration-in-stadiums-and-arenas&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2461914/The%20Importance%20of%20Efficient%20Refrigeration%20in%20Stadiums%20and%20Arenas.jpg) - - ![The Importance of Efficient Refrigeration in Stadiums and Arenas](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Importance%20of%20Efficient%20Refrigeration%20in%20Stadiums%20and%20Arenas.jpg?width=1100&name=The%20Importance%20of%20Efficient%20Refrigeration%20in%20Stadiums%20and%20Arenas.jpg) Grabbing something to eat at sports arenas and stadiums used to be a quick and, hopefully, not too messy affair. Fine dining was not part of the experience of watching a live baseball or hockey game. Times have changed, though. Sporting venues are becoming part of larger entertainment districts that offer attractions every day of the week. A good example is [Texas Live](http://texas-live.com/) in Arlington, Texas, located between the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Park and the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium. It’s a dining, entertainment and hospitality district that features bars and restaurants, events, shops and a hotel. Now that food choice and quality are – quite literally – part of the game, the menus of foodservice operations at stadiums and sports arenas are expanding, from simple grab-n-go staples, to more elaborate dishes for leisure dining. In order to adapt to these changes, commercial kitchens will have to upgrade their equipment and include a high-volume refrigeration system with different types of fixtures, such as walk-in coolers or freezers, prep tables, or refrigerated drawers. More refrigeration equipment, however, usually means multiplying operational costs rather than optimizing them. In a typical system, each fixture will require a dedicated compressor that provides a specific output. Compressors are grouped together in racks, and they tend to take up a lot of space and, of course, also consume energy. Additionally, each one will require separate installation, wiring and maintenance schedule. ## The best way to optimize high volume refrigeration [Eco-Cool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/watch-the-eco-cool-video) by RDT was designed to make high-volume refrigeration systems much more efficient. Regardless of how many freezers and coolers there are. They can be combined for multiple temperature controls over an entire series of walk-ins, and configurations are possible regardless of their number, type or size. The system also comes with a back-up compressor for redundancy and peace of mind. As a result, everything is reduced: space, installation time, maintenance and energy consumption. For foodservice operators in sports arenas and stadiums, that means reducing operational costs by up to 50% compared to other refrigeration options. ### **Keeping your food products at ideal storage temperatures can be an expensive endeavor in such large-volume operations.** #### **Watch the new [Eco-Cool video](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/watch-the-eco-cool-video) from RDT below to discover how much you could save.** [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2461914/fd95fd1a-0698-43cd-bb83-6b95a4d5acc1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2461914/fd95fd1a-0698-43cd-bb83-6b95a4d5acc1)   ## RELATED BLOGS [![ An Early Look at 2020 Food Safety Trends ](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/An%20Early%20Look%20at%202020%20Food%20Safety%20Trends.jpg?width=500&name=An%20Early%20Look%20at%202020%20Food%20Safety%20Trends.jpg)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/2020-food-safety-trends) [food safety,](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-safety) [refrigeration,](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration) [redundancy,](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/redundancy) #### [An Early Look at 2020 Food Safety Trends](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/2020-food-safety-trends) Multi-state, foodborne illnesses continue to affect American consumers, and not only from farm-to-supermarket. 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