ESSMA Summit 2022

We look forward to the 8th edition of the ESSMA Summit in Stade Véldrome, home of Olympique Marseille! Registrations will open soon, in the meanwhile, mark your calendar for May 31st and June 1st 2022!

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ESSMA Summit 2021 - Look back at the event!

Recently, we united 250 professionals of the stadium-industry in the Allianz Stadium to share knowledge and look forward to the future. Get an impression of our event now and mark your calendars for the next edition in Marseille, France!

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Building brands with content

Over the past years, clubs have been working on digital engagement with their fans. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend even more. The various online initiatives and brand building have been a trending topic of the recent ESSMA Summit 2021.

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Industry update: fan tokens and safe standing on the rise

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ESSMA's 25th ANNIVERSARY

Ever since 1996, ESSMA has strived to bring the stadium industry together and create a network for stadium professionals in Europe. At first, ESSMA was a small organization that shared insights in preparation of the 1998 World Cup in France.  Today, it’s a broad association, bringing together over 3275 stadium professionals on a regular basis. From the start, the goal has been to create a network for stadium professionals in Europe.

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Key figures of our organisation:

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358

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Industry Professionals

Our members include

Stade Rennais FC

France

Baku Olympic Stadium

Azerbaijan

HV71

Sweden

Johan Cruijff ArenA

Netherlands

Paris Saint-Germain

France

FC Københavnn

Denmark

LaLiga

Spain

FC Zenit

Russian Federation

NK Maribor

Slovenia

Olympique Lyonnais

France

Club Brugge

Belgium

Sparta Rotterdam

Netherlands

Ferencvárosi TC

Hungary

Kisvárda FC

Hungary

Djurgårdens IF

Sweden

Juventus

Italy

FC Porto

Portugal

Svensk Elitfotboll

Sweden

San Francisco Giants

United States

Wembley Stadium

United Kingdom

FSV Mainz 05

Germany

FC Barcelona

Spain

FC Basel 1893

Switzerland

Malmö FF

Sweden

Leinster Rugby

Ireland

Galatasaray S.K.

Turkey

Legia Warszawa

Poland

Eredivisie

Netherlands

Section Paloise

France

Royal Belgian FA

Belgium

TSG Hoffenheim 1899

Germany

VfL Wolfsburg

Germany

Commerzbank-Arena

Germany

STVV

Belgium

Arsenal FC

United Kingdom

FC Nantes

France

Vissel Kobe

Japan

Panathinaikos FC

Greece

Valencia CF

Spain

Stade Rochelais

France

Sevilla FC

Spain

Friends Arena

Sweden

Fédération Française de Football

France

Royal Antwerp FC

Belgium

Deutsche Fußball Liga

Germany

Real Madrid

Spain

AEK FC

Greece

AVIVA Stadium

Ireland
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