23Sep
Industry update: more on broadcasting, development & operations
Read more on broadcasting in Allsvenskan, the start-up challenge of Athletic Bilbao, data collecting in Eredivisie and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
22Sep
Rethinking stadiums : how to welcome your fans back? An ESSMA case-study
Interesting times ahead, where learnings of those who already restarted are of vital importance to their peers. ESSMA interviewed several stadiums to collect their insights.
21Sep
Steaua Bucharest’s reconstructed community-use Ghencea Stadium
In 2018, Romanian football club Steaua Bucharest released designs for a total reconstruction of its legendary Ghencea stadium in preparation of Bucharest’s hosting of part of the EURO 2020 tournament. With a focus on multifunctionality and community use, it is obvious that the stadium’s legacy was kept in mind in the design process.
18Sep
Virtually discover the pitches of OH Leuven during ESSMA’s Pitch Management e-Workshop
On Tuesday 6 October ESSMA will organise its virtual Pitch Management e-Workshop. Even though this year's edition will take place online, we will livestream the e-workshop from the pitches of OH Leuven. As we still want to offer the experience of standing on the pitch, you will have the opportunity to join a virtual pitch tour around the OH Leuven facilities.
17Sep
COVID-19 report part 2: 12 - step – programme to restart matchday operations and experiences from Denmark, Poland and Russia
The implementation of safety and hygienic measures is top of mind for stadium management all over Europe, as now they are welcoming thousands of fans back in the stands.
15Sep
Safety & Security e-workshop: full Q&A FC Tokyo
As we experienced technical problems during the Questions and Answers session from FC Tokyo during the workshop, we gladly present you this digital version.
11Sep
Industry update: more on fans returning to the stadium, fan experience & technology
Read more on a trial match with fans at Brighton & Hove Albion, ECA’s newest fan report, data collection at DFL and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
10Sep
COVID-19 report gives overview of impact in stadium industry
COVID-19 has transformed the stadium industry completely over the last months. As a European observatory, ESSMA created a COVID-19 report to give a full overview of the impact and subsequently alternative uses at stadiums and insights on how to re-welcome fans in a safe manner.