Protecting Sports Venue Staff: Why High-Quality Earplugs Are a Game-Changer

The Overlooked Risk for Stadium and Arena Workers

Sports venues are some of the loudest workplaces on earth, with crowd noise regularly exceeding 100-120 dB. While fans experience this noise for a few hours, stadium staff, security, event coordinators, and vendors are exposed for an entire shift, putting them at serious risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).

Despite the growing awareness of hearing protection for athletes and fans, venue employees often go without any protection, leading to permanent hearing damage over time. Spares High Fidelity Earplugs offer a simple, effective solution to protect stadium and arena staff while allowing clear communication on the job.


How Loud Are Sports Venues? The Numbers Might Shock You

Sports Event

Average Decibel Level (dB)

Safe Exposure Limit

Normal conversation

60 dB

Unlimited

Football stadium crowd (average)

95-105 dB

1 hour or less

Playoff or championship game

110-120 dB

10-15 minutes

Indoor basketball/hockey game

105-115 dB

10-30 minutes

World record stadium noise

142+ dB

Immediate damage risk

 

Many stadium workers experience this noise for 6-12 hours per shift. Without protection, their hearing is gradually, permanently damaged.


Why Stadium Staff Need Hearing Protection

  • Long Shifts in High-Noise Environments – Unlike fans, staff can’t leave when the noise gets overwhelming.
  • Tinnitus (Constant Ringing in the Ears) – Even if the ringing fades, long-term damage is happening.
  • Clear Communication is Crucial – Spares High Fidelity Earplugs reduce noise without muffling voices or radio calls.
  • Hearing Loss is a Workplace Safety Issue – Missing alarms, instructions, or warning signals can increase job-related accidents.


Wholesale Earplug Packs for Sports Venues: Simple, Affordable, Direct

Spares offers wholesale volume pricing on 25-packs, making it easy for stadiums, arenas, and sports venues to provide hearing protection for event staff, security teams, and vendors.

  • No buyer credit account required – Simply order as needed.
  • Bulk pricing for sports venues & stadium operations – Equip your security, event staff, and vendors without breaking the budget.
  • Easy online ordering – No need to call a representative; order directly from our website at any time.

Make Hearing Protection a Standard for Venue Staff

With Spares High Fidelity Earplugs, sports venues can ensure that their employees stay safe, stay alert, and avoid permanent hearing damage—all while continuing to provide a world-class fan experience.

Protect your staff. Purchase a discount priced wholesale pack today!