Magic to Become First NBA Team to Accept Apple Pay

Chase and E15 Group, the tech and analytics subsidiary of Levy Restaurants, will be integrating Apple Pay into the Amway Center, the home arena of the NBA's Orlando Magic. The Magic becomes the first team in the league to offer fans access to Apple Pay, which will debut in Amway Center when the Magic host the Utah Jazz on Friday, December 19, according to an NBA news release.

“The Magic are committed to our fans and their experience and are continually looking for ways to innovate in order to make that experience legendary,” says Magic CEO Alex Martins. “We are thrilled to join our partners Chase and Levy Restaurants to be the first NBA team to integrate Apple Pay into its home venue and specifically the Amway Center, the most technologically advanced arena in North America.”

Beginning on Dec. 19, the Apple Pay option will be available at several Levy concession and Magic retail locations throughout Amway Center. Additional locations will be added throughout the season. In addition, patrons who use their Chase Card with Apple Pay will also have the opportunity to receive special offers and win Magic prizes.

Apple Pay will work with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch, upon availability. Within apps, it is compatible with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3.