Expert areas

DFL Pitch Workshop at Allianz Arena: the Highlights

On the 5th and 6th of September, the Deutsche Fussball Liga (DFL) organised a pitch workshop for pitch managers of the first and second German professional leagues. The event aimed to exchange knowledge and discuss upcoming trends and technologies as well as to award the best pitch of last season in first and second division. The Allianz Arena was host for the event, welcoming 58 participants from 32 Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga clubs. ESSMA was invited by the DFL to explain the services Groundsmen could benefit from and invited Reece Watson, Head Groundsman at Emirates Stadium, to share a presentation on data gathering and management.

Member newsPitch Management

21Sep

Inauguration of Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano

After residing over 50 years in the Estadio Vicente Calderon, Atletico Madrid’s home games will be played in the new Wanda Metropolitano, located in the north-east of Madrid. Construction started in 2011, on the grounds of the old La Peineta, an athletics stadium.

Development & ConstructionMember news

23Aug

FC Bayern opens its Youth Academy

Close to FC Bayern’s Allianz Arena in the north of Munich, the club opened its new Campus for young players. The aim of the Youth Academy is to optimize and improve the development of young talent.

Development & ConstructionMember news

10Aug

Close-up: Andrei Peregoudov, Head of Project at VTB Arena Park

During the ESSMA European Stadium Tour to Russia (2-5 July 2017), one of the stadiums we visited was the future Dynamo Stadium. With the VTB Arena incorporated into the stadium, both venues and its surroundings are part of an enormous project in Moscow and we talked to the Head of Project at VTB Arena Park, Andrei Peregoudov.

Development & ConstructionESSMAFan Experience & HospitalityOperations & TicketingSafety & Security

09Aug

Stade de la Beaujoire Louis Fonteneau implemented the Philips ArenaVision LED solution

Stadium Member FC Nantes and Stadium Partner Philips Lighting have worked together to renovate the Stade de la Beaujoire Louis Fonteneau. FC Nantes is the first Ligue 1 stadium which is fully LED equipped with the Philps ArenaVision LED solution.

Development & ConstructionMember news

02Aug

ESSMA welcomes The Stadium Consultancy as new Corporate Partner

We are glad to announce The Stadium Consultancy as ESSMA’s latest Corporate Partner.

Development & ConstructionPress releases

01Aug

European Stadium Tour to Moscow and Saint Petersburg: the Highlights

This year’s European Stadium Tour from 2 to 5 July was held in Russia where several venues in Moscow and Saint Petersburg were visited.

Development & ConstructionESSMA

19Jul

Close-up: Patrick Talty, General Manager at U.S. Bank Stadium

From 29 August to 1 September, ESSMA will organise its Global Stadium tour to several venues in Miami and Minneapolis. Patrick Talty will show participants around the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Recently, ESSMA interviewed Patrick Talty, General Manager at the U.S. Bank Stadium about the day-to-day operations.

Development & ConstructionESSMAOperations & Ticketing