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.
Safety & Security
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.
16Feb
Johan Cruijff ArenA as innovation hub to test new ideas
Johan Cruijff ArenA is a key example in the field of innovation and technology. Willem Hegen, Crowd Services Manager at the ArenA, discussed several ongoing projects during ESSMA Spotlight.
12Feb
ESSMA Spotlight: Arsenal FC and FIA discuss COVID-19
The majority of sports and entertainment venues have had the opportunity to welcome back (a small amount of) visitors in the past months. Valuable lessons were learned about hygienic requirements, safety protocols and fan experience. To kick off our first ESSMA Spotlight, John Beattie - Stadium & Facilities Director at Arsenal FC, Adam Baker - Safety Direct at FIA and Cyril De Greve from ESSMA shared their insights during a high-level panel discussion.