30Jan
Industry update: more on ticketing, development and fan experience
Read more on the Allsvenskan away card system, the OTT video platform of SL Benfica, 880 additional seats at Johan Cruijff ArenA and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
Development & Construction
29Jan
France's second oldest team plans complete renovation of stadium
As the most recent renovation dated from 1975, Stade Bauer was long time due for an in-depth renovation. In June 2019, Red Star FC, the club playing at Stade Bauer, announced plans to completely renovate its stadium into a multifunctional, modern stadium that can host the teams for years to come and support the ambition to grow.
29Jan
Two-phased expansion project for Benteler-Arena to meet the needs of Bundesliga and VIP's
ESSMA interviewed Mr. Dirk Floer, part of the organization and stadium management team, regarding the plans and ambitions for the Benteler Arena. The main objective is to increase seating capacity and extend the hospitality offerings for VIP’s.
27Jan
Puskás Arena: impressive plans came to live in 30 months’ time
ESSMA visited this new Hungarian stadium on its pre-Summit tour on Monday January 20th. The Puskás Arena is to replace the People’s Stadium, which was completely worn-out after 63 years of service. As ambitions for EURO 2020 grew, so did the need for a new stadium. The government decided to invest 470 million euro in a new stadium, which was approved to host 4 matches during the European Championship.
24Jan
ESSMA Summit 2020: the highest number of participants so far joining us at Groupama Arena
The number of ESSMA Members joining us during our annual ESSMA Summit keeps growing. With around 390 participants from 35 countries this year’s edition has been the highest attend so far. The strong mix of participants proved to be very successful and provided opportunities for stadium experts to share and discuss latest developments and trends in the industry.
30Dec
Industry update: more on development, ticketing and data
Read more on the development projects of Everton FC and Forest Green Rovers, a new ticketing approach at BV Vitesse and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
23Dec
TFF invests significantly in safety & stadium development nationwide
ESSMA visited the Turkish Football Federation and several Turkish clubs including Galatasaray SK, Beşiktaş JK, İstanbul Başakşehir FK and Kasımpaşa SK to discuss operations and developments at their respective stadiums.
17Dec
Industry update: more on smart technology, development and facial recognition
Read more on the vehical2grid-technology at Johan Cruijff ArenA, development plans for Paris 2024, the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ preparations and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.