15Apr
Industry update: more on construction, the return of fans and 5G
Read all about 5G at SL Benfica, redevelopment of Stadio Tardini and Maksimir Stadium, fans allowed inside the EURO 2020 host venues and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
Safety & Security
09Apr
Dutch football stadiums confirmed to reopen by the end of April
KNVB announced that a limited number of fans will be allowed back inside the stadiums to create pilot events with rapid tests, hoping to have fans inside the stadium for the rest of the season.
30Mar
Industry update: more on the return of fans, sustainability & construction
Learn more on rail seats at Manchester City, World Cup Qualifier games as test events, AZ Alkmaar's new roof and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
16Mar
ESSMA welcomes Motorola Solutions as new Corporate Partner
ESSMA is pleased to introduce Motorola Solutions as its new Corporate Partner. They are a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics. Motorola Solutions’ technology platforms in communications, command center software, video security & analytics, bolstered by managed & support services, make stadiums safer and help them stay productive and secure.
08Mar
Almere City FC welcomed 1,300 fans back to to the stadium for an experiment
This year, the government in the Netherlands launched Fieldlab; a series of test events, in which large crowds are welcomed back to the stadium.
03Mar
Industry update: more on ticketing, development & fan experience
Read more on a new app for Southampton FC, ticketing at Tottenham Hotspur, an update on Everton FC’s planning application and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
26Feb
Safely preparing your venue for the return of fans: insights from Ireland and the US
How are venues worldwide preparing for the return of fans? During ESSMA Spotlight, Vince DiGennaro focused on the COVID-19 guide on spectator safety for American venues while Eamon O'Boyle shared research on the process of reopening Irish sports venues after COVID -19.
18Feb
How Croke Park is preparing crowd flows and F&B concourses
Croke Park, home of Gaelic Athletic Association, can typically host up to 80,300 fans. Even at a reduced capacity that would still be a large amount of people once fans are allowed back at the stadium. During ESSMA Spotlight, Emma Kelly discussed Croke Park’s preparations and planning linked to crowd flow procedures, how they operated during matches behind closed doors and adapted F&B measures.