16Jul
How connected is the European stadium today?
ESSMA proudly presents her Connectivity Benchmark, which zooms in on the technological developments in the stadium industry.
Sustainability & Smart
02Apr
Consult the first 2020 issue of ESSMA’s quarterly Stadium Development Report
The first 2020 issue of ESSMA’s Stadium Development Report provides a broad overview on the proposed and ongoing stadium development projects in Belgium as well as insights on projects presented during the ESSMA Summit including Ashton Gate Stadium and Pampas 2020.
31Mar
LIFE TACKLE and ESSMA join forces for more sustainable stadiums
The recognition of the importance of promoting sustainability in the sports sector, particularly in football keeps on growing year by year. In this regard, LIFE TACKLE and the European Stadium & Safety Management Association (ESSMA) have recently joined forces to expand the knowledge of sustainability throughout European and non-European football stadiums. The partnership was established through the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ESSMA and the Institute of Management of Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, a public University based in Pisa (Italy), lead partner of the LIFE TACKLE project
16Mar
UEFA Pitch Quality Guidelines inspire pitch managers all over Europe
During our ESSMA Summit last January, Pietro Chiabrera, football operations manager at UEFA, joined us with regard to the UEFA Pitch Quality Guidelines.
05Mar
Fans expect more sustainability in sports. How to handle this challenge?
The organization of sporting events entails a significant energy consumption. As the general awareness regarding energy consumption is growing, the sport-industry increases its efforts to find a suitable answer for this challenge.
04Mar
Industry update: more on SLO management, sustainability and fan experience
Read more on the enhanced matchday experience for Ulster Rugby fans, 3D ticketing platform of Sevilla FC, SLO management at Hammarby IF and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
18Feb
Industry update: more on sustainability, development and safety
Read more on the development projects of Royal Antwerp FC and Racing Club de Strasbourg, safety procedures at Legia Warsaw, reusable fan cups at Aviva Stadium and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
27Jan
Puskás Arena: impressive plans came to live in 30 months’ time
ESSMA visited this new Hungarian stadium on its pre-Summit tour on Monday January 20th. The Puskás Arena is to replace the People’s Stadium, which was completely worn-out after 63 years of service. As ambitions for EURO 2020 grew, so did the need for a new stadium. The government decided to invest 470 million euro in a new stadium, which was approved to host 4 matches during the European Championship.