26Oct2020
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 & Construction
21Oct2020
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.
15Oct2020
Stadium Development Report nr 3 2020 out now!
This issue holds a global perspective, with projects from Asia, Europe and the USA.
09Oct2020
ESSMA Spotlight: register now for our brand-new virtual event!
ESSMA will kick-off 2021 with a brand-new event, the ESSMA Spotlight! ESSMA Spotlight aims to be the virtual counterpart of the annual ESSMA Summit, which is rescheduled towards June 1 and 2 in Turin, Italy.
08Oct2020
Industry update: more on redevelopment, safe standing & fan experience
Read more on the multifunctional stadium project of FC Metz, new facilities at SD Eibar and Athletic Bilbao, safe standing at CA Osasuna and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
28Sep2020
Sofa talks during safety&security e-workshop reveal impact of COVID-19 on airport and other large venues
COVID-19 heavily impacts all industries that bring together big crowds. In order to inspire our members on how to organize a safe return to the stadium for larger groups of fans, we consulted Wilfried Covent from BrusselsAirport and Frank Wijnveld from CrowdProfessionals.
23Sep2020
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.
21Sep2020
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.