29Dec
Industry update: more on esports, VR and Principality Stadium
Read more on esports, VR, innovative club communication and what the WRU is considering at Principality Stadium in this short stadium industry update by ESSMA.
Industry news
20Dec
Industry update: more on stadium renovations, construction and fan engagement
Read more on several stadium development projects and renovations and see examples of social media integration for fan engagement in this short stadium industry update by ESSMA.
12Dec
Crystal Palace FC unveils redevelopment plans for Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace FC have plans to upgrade their current Selhurst Park. The plans include a new five-storey stand, resulting in a stadium capacity increase from 26,000 to more than 34,000 seats. The redevelopment plans are designed by stadium architects KSS and construction costs are expected to be between €85 and 115 million.
04Dec
Modular design of Ras Abu Aboud Stadium unveiled for 2022 FIFA World Cup
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has unveiled the design of Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, the seventh 2022 FIFA World Cup stadium design to be released. The stadium will have a 40,000 capacity and is due for completion in 2020.
17Nov
First construction phase of the VTB Arena Park is completed
On October 22, VTB Arena Park, home of FC Dynamo Moscow, officially announced the completion of the first construction phase; the new football pitch and tribunes of the reconstructed “Dynamo” stadium. The stadium is planned to be fully operational in April 2018 while the first match is scheduled for 5 June 2018.
16Oct
Wolverhampton Wanderers to improve match day safety measures
As a result of recent terror attack nationally and internationally, the Council of Wolverhampton City voted to bring in a series of safety measures across the city to reduce vulnerability of pedestrians including around Molineux Stadium. The new measures comprise an installation of security barrier systems at different locations around Wolverhampton Wanders Molineux’ Stadium.
09Oct
Celtic Park expansion plans approved by council
Celtic FC have confirmed that planning permission in principle has been granted in relation to recent development proposals to create a hotel, museum, retail and ticket office facilities. The club’s vision aims to deliver benefits to the club and their supporters to further regenerate the East End of the city.
28Sep
CAFE Week of Action 2018
On 3-11 March 2018, CAFE will organise its annual CAFE Week of Action - Total Football Total Access, which is an annual event to celebrate the wider inclusion of disabled people within football.