News - ESSMA

Findings of the large scale RESTART-19 event at Quarterback Immobilien Arena Leipzig

The RESTART-19 research project (Risk prediction of indoor Sports and culture events for the transmission of COVID- 19) analysed different scenarios for indoor events, also including air flow simulations. One portion of the project was a concert in the Quarterback Immobilien Arena Leipzig, part of RedBull Arena. During the concert, each participant received a contact tracer, a small device which collected the scientific data. The data was evaluated, modeled, calculated and verified over a period of several weeks.

Industry newsOperations & TicketingSafety & Security

28Oct

The emergence of sensory rooms in the UK: The Shippey Campaign

Live match experiences are a culmination of noise, light and overall excitement. An incredible experience, but often too much to handle for fans with sensory challenges. Luckily, more and more stadiums recognise the needs of fans with sensory difficulties and are offering them a way to calm down from all the external stimuli while still being able to see the match.

Development & ConstructionFan Experience & HospitalityIndustry news

26Oct

Modern multifunctional stadiums on the rise in Japan!

Over the last couple of months ESSMA has expanded her network up to 11 Japanese clubs

Development & ConstructionESSMAIndustry newsMember newsOperations & TicketingSafety & Security

22Oct

Additional Q&A session with Klaus-Peter Sauer

During the ESSMA Pitch Management e-Workshop, there were a lot of questions after the presentation of Klaus-Peter Sauer, Head Groundsman at VfL Wolfsburg. Mr. Sauer took the time to answer the remaining questions, which can be found below.

EventsMember newsPitch Management

21Oct

Industry update: more on blockchain technology, development & sustainability

Read more about blockchain technology at BSC Young Boys and STVV, sustainability progress at the FIFA World Cup 2022, DFL international broadcasting and more in ESSMA’s industry update.

Development & ConstructionFan Experience & HospitalityIndustry newsSustainability & Smart

19Oct

Innovation key at LaLiga to maintain high-quality pitches

The overall quality of all LaLiga pitches keeps improving by setting the standard higher each season. During our Pitch Management e-Workshop, Pedro Fernández-Bolaños shared the most important aspects of their overall focus areas and new innovations to ease the work of groundsmen.

ESSMAEventsMember newsPitch Management

15Oct

Stadium Development Report nr 3 2020 out now!

This issue holds a global perspective, with projects from Asia, Europe and the USA.

Development & ConstructionFan Experience & HospitalityIndustry newsMember newsNews

13Oct

Don’t miss out on ESSMA’s last 2020 online event focussing on content creation and fan data

The ESSMA Fan Experience e-Workshop, taking place on 10 November at 14:00 CEST, will mainly focus on the connection with your fans through content creation during COVID-19. How loyalty campaigns and fan data enhance matchday operations is also on the agenda, as it remains an important aspect of fan engagement.

ESSMAEventsFan Experience & Hospitality