25Sep
Industry update: more on development, SLO and broadcasting
Read more on SLO training at the Swedish Football League, beta testing for RAFC’s new app, development plans for Sporting Charleroi and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
Expert areas
23Sep
Close-up: OPEL ARENA and 1. FSV Mainz 05 as hosts for ESSMA’s Safety & Security Workshop
ESSMA interviewed Jan Nöker - Event Manager at 1. FSV Mainz 05 - and Stephan Bandholz – Stadium Manager at OPEL ARENA – about their safety department and our upcoming ESSMA Safety & Security Workshop. OPEL ARENA is the host venue of our 2019 Safety & Security Workshop on 8 and 9 October during which the club will share their best practices regarding bag policies and stewarding.
18Sep
Industry update: more on ticketing, fan experience and safety
Read more on the inauguration of Real Sociedad’s Reale Arena, the cuddle toys initiative of ADO Den Haag away fans, Fulham FC’s 3D ticketing support platform and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
17Sep
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: leading the way for modern European venues
Jon Babbs – Stadium Director at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – and Tom Jones – Senior Principal at POPULOUS – provided insights in the key aspects and facilities of the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as well as the design process during ESSMA’s Development & Operations Workshop.
11Sep
Industry update: more on safety, ticketing and connectivity
Read more on safety measurements at Allianz Stadium, a maximum cap for UEFA Champions and Europa League matches for away fans, 5G at Allianz Arena and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
06Sep
ESSMA Development & Operations Workshop: the Highlights
This year’s ESSMA Development & Operations Workshop took place in the brand-new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Over 90 ESSMA members from 16 countries joined us for our biggest workshop to date. During the two-day workshop, participants got the chance to share their knowledge about ongoing stadium development projects and enjoyed presentations on topics covering multifunctional use, playing during renovation, community use and integrating technology in new venues.
04Sep
Combining rugby and football at Ashton Gate Stadium
Dan Sparks - Head Groundsman at Ashton Gate Stadium - focused on the multifunctional use of the Ashton Gate Stadium and the challenges for the grounds team during ESSMA’s Pitch Management Workshop.
29Aug
Multifunctionality and daily pitch maintenance at St George’s Park
St George’s Park was selected as the perfect host for the 2019 ESSMA Pitch Management Workshop because of their excellent reputation in the field of pitch management. As well as their remarkable business plan which sees the amenities being shared between professional sports teams and commercial guests, thereby ensuring year-round use of the facilities. Scott Brooks - Head Groundsman of St George’s Park - explained how they manage to balance the commercial use and use by professional sports teams while guaranteeing a high quality for all pitches on the premises.