News - ESSMA

Enhancing the fan experience at Estádio do Dragão

Rui Lousa - Commercial CEO at FC Porto - shared insights on Estádio do Dragão, host venue of the fifth ESSMA Summit. Estádio do Dragão was inaugurated in 2003 with the aim of hosting three group stage matches, a quarterfinal and a semifinal at the UEFA Euro 2004. In addition, it has been elected to host the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals. With a relatively low investment of €125 million, the stadium did manage to win several awards regarding construction, sustainability and good environmental practices including the ECA Best Achievement (Non-Sporting) Award for its eco-friendly stadium.

Fan Experience & HospitalityMember news

13Mar

Industry update: more on stadium development, measures for visually-impaired supporters and fan experience

Read more on the reconstruction plans of Pogoń Szczecin, the opening match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Rangers FC’s Ramble Tag and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.

Development & ConstructionFan Experience & HospitalityIndustry news

11Mar

The transition of the TOP 14 final concept into a global show

Thomas Otton and Guillaume Gouze – respectively Communication Director and Head of Stadium Department at Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) – highlighted the opportunities offered by a post-match concert after the TOP 14 final to attract more fans during the ESSMA Summit in Porto.

Fan Experience & HospitalityMember news

06Mar

Innovative catering and hospitality at RSC Anderlecht

As part of the Stadium Operations Seminar during the ESSMA Summit in Porto, David Steegen and Emmanuel Rutsaert discussed the catering and hospitality offerings at RSC Anderlecht (RSCA).

Fan Experience & HospitalityMember news

06Mar

Industry update: more on stadium development, in-seat ordering and fan experience

Read more on Nottingham Forest FC’s redevelopment plans, an in-seat ordering app at Beşiktaş JK, FC Barcelona’s virtual reality viewing experience and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.

Development & ConstructionFan Experience & HospitalityIndustry news

04Mar

Operational energy efficiency at Emirates Stadium

Michael Lloyd – Deputy Stadium Manager at Arsenal FC – outlined how the club converted to 100% green electricity and which projects they have implemented to optimise their operational energy efficiency including the installation of a battery storage system and LED floodlights.

Member newsOperations & TicketingSustainability & Smart

28Feb

Espai Barça project: the creation of a sports campus in the heart of Barcelona

During the ESSMA Summit in Porto, William Mannarelli - Director of Real Estate at FC Barcelona - gave participants the latest updates on the Espai Barça project during the Stadium Development II Seminar.

Development & ConstructionMember news

27Feb

Industry update: more on ticketing, sustainability and stadium redevelopment

Read more on the reconstruction of Estadio El Sadar, a £30 cap on away tickets in the Premier League, 100% renewable energy at Planet-U Energy Stadium and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.

Development & ConstructionFan Experience & HospitalityIndustry newsOperations & TicketingSustainability & Smart