Fan zones are growing in a multitude of European stadiums. Today, about a quarter of stadiums are equipped with a fan zone. They differ in size and concept, but all have one thing in common: extending the matchday experience.
On April 23th, we welcomed Francesco Gianello, Head of Allianz Stadium & Facilities, as the first speaker in our webinars series. He talked us through the Italian timeline of the COVID-19 outbreak, the impact on the sports activities in Allianz Stadium and the strategy towards re-opening.
Read more on the plastic doppelganger initiative at Borussia Mönchengladbach, the design of Santiago Bernabéu, the Eredivisie Shirt Festival and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
Joeri Verbossen (PSV), Sven Froberg (VfL Wolfsburg) and Dimitri Huygen (Royal Antwerp FC) shared their experiences and learnings on which impact COVID-19 is having on the daily operations at their respective clubs.
Read more on the Google Home app of PSV, progress of Yanmar Stadion, new COVID-19 club & league initiatives and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
Tackling COVID-19 at Juventus - Francesco Gianello gives his view on the road to lockdown, handling facilities during lockdown, and the strategy towards reopening.
ESSMA is pleased to announce Simplify Reality as new Corporate Partner. Simplify Reality is an AI company specialised in customer communication and aims at bringing simplicity to both customers and management life in food and beverage orders before & during the game.
The first 2020 issue of ESSMA’s Stadium Development Report provides a broad overview on the proposed and ongoing stadium development projects in Belgium as well as insights on projects presented during the ESSMA Summit including Ashton Gate Stadium and Pampas 2020.