The second issue of the 2018 Stadium Development Reports provides a breakdown of the 2026 bid process and the bid books of both Morocco and the "United joint" bid of USA - Mexico - Canada. In addition, there are insights and updates on the stadium and training facilities projects of Aberdeen FC, Feyenoord, FC Metz, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Stade Raymond-Kopa and Legia Warsaw.
Tine De Groote, Marketing Manager at KV Oostende (KVO), shared the club’s hospitality and sponsoring opportunities during the ESSMA Summit.
Al Bayt Stadium – Al Khor City, being delivered by Aspire Zone Foundation, the stadium takes its name from bayt al sha’ar – tents historically used by nomadic peoples in Qatar and the Gulf region. The stadium will host matches right through to the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ semi-finals.
Read more on the 3MW energy storage system at Johan Cruijf ArenA, a cashless payment system at Birmingham City FC, the #Morethanfootball impact report, etc. in this short industry update by ESSMA.
Julio Tarréga Diéz, (former) Audiovisual Manager of Valencia CF, shared the strategy behind engaging fans with video content at Mestalla, the different projects and the club’s overall vision regarding video content during the ESSMA Summit.
ESSMA interviewed Tomasz Zahorski, Proxy of the Management Board, about their new training centre project, the next phases and implemented benchmark elements. Legia Warsaw’s new training centre will include 8 pitches, additional sports infrastructure, 9000 m2 building with dressing rooms, offices for the coaches, 24 rooms for the first team players (with 4* standards), 30 rooms for youth players, an R&D lab, etc.
Read more on the new training centre of Feyenoord Rotterdam, DFL’s strong branding, sustainability at Swansea City, the seat design of the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a VIP ticketing platform for Fortuna Sittard, etc. in this short industry update by ESSMA.
The fifth ESSMA Summit will be organised from 22 to 23 January 2019 at Estadío Do Dragão, home of FC Porto. This must-attend stadium industry event is organised by ESSMA in partnership with European Leagues and ECA (European Club Association).