20Nov2019
Industry update: more on development, safety and connectivity
Read more on 5G at Orange Vélodrome, KM Mechelen’s plan for an energy neutral AFAS Stadion, the inauguration of Ferenc Puskas Stadium and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
Development & Construction
19Nov2019
Takeaways of ESSMA's Global USA Stadium Tour to Chicago, Milwaukee and Atlanta
With cutting-edge technology, enhanced audio-visual experiences, a focus on food & beverages and data-driven operating systems participants of ESSMA’s USA Stadium Tour had an interesting and educational five-day tour. The fourth edition took participants to Chicago, Milwaukee and Atlanta to visit and learn more from eight innovative venues including Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Fiserv Forum.
14Nov2019
Discover Al Janoub Stadium, one of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ venues
ESSMA interviewed Mr. Thani Al Zarraa, Project Manager of Al Janoub Stadium at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, to provide the ESSMA community with exclusive insights into the preparations of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and Al Janoub Stadium in particular.
13Nov2019
Industry update: more on sustainability, fan experience and development
Read more on the expansion plans of Royal Belgian FA, the Everton for Change campaign, the Movember initiative at Grenoble Foot 38 and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
06Nov2019
Industry update: more on ticketing, sustainability and development
Read more on the Academy plans of Crystal Palace FC, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim’s new Interactive Data Space, reusable cups at Leicester City FC and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
24Oct2019
Creating a new experience: Feyenoord City
Feyenoord Rotterdam has plans to develop a new stadium as their current stadium ‘De Kuip’ isn’t meeting the demands of modern football anymore. With the masterplan, Feyenoord City, the club will create a broad urban development including a new river-based stadium and a redevelopment of the current stadium. Stadium Director of Feijenoord Stadium, Jan Van Merwijk, joined us during ESSMA’s Development & Operations Workshop to share more details on the club’s Masterplan.
23Oct2019
Industry update: more on development, technology and fan experience
Read more on the stadium plans of Watford FC and Leeds United, the Fan Update scheme of Liverpool FC, an interactive map at Johan Cruijff ArenA and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
15Oct2019
ESSMA's Stadium Development Report Issue 3 2019 is available now
In the third 2019 issue of ESSMA’s Stadium Development Report you will gain insights on the gamechangers in profitability at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from the perspective of Jon Babbs (Stadium Director at Tottenham Hotspur) and Tom Jones (Senior Principal at Populous). In addition, ESSMA interviewed Mr. Thani Al Zarraa, Project Manager of Al Janoub Stadium, regarding the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar. Furthermore, you can read more about the stadium projects of FC Metz and AFC Wimbledon as well as the training centre project of Celtic FC.