The Stadium Network — Est. 1996
Where the stadium industry
comes together.
ESSMA unites 350+ stadium operators, clubs, leagues and federations across Europe. We share insights, run flagship events, and publish the research that shapes how the stadiums of today and tomorrow are built and operated.
01/Six expert areas
From the first brick
to the final whistle.
ESSMA’s expertise is organised into six key expert areas that cover every aspect of modern sports stadium development and management. Together, they drive knowledge sharing, innovation, and best practices across the stadium industry.
02/How we work
Three pillars. One network.
We support our members through three different pillars. Each of these is designed to bring our family members as closely together as possible.
Workshops & Events
The annual ESSMA Summit, stadium tours across Europe, expert workshops and matchdays behind-the-scenes. Built around the calendar of stadium operations, pre-season, mid-season and off-season. These moments of meaningful connections are the beating heart of our family.
See the 2026 calendar →Business Intelligence
Quarterly Stadium Development Report, expert area research and case studies. Researched in-house, validated by the network, exclusive to members. Designed for our members to broaden their knowledge within the stadium industry and beyond.
Browse publications →Strategic Support
ESSMA is there for its members. Every enquiry, big or small, is handled with the utmost care by our staff. We have just one aim: to help our members and partners as best we can in building the stadiums of today and tomorrow. Just ask ESSMA.
Talk to our team →03/The members
350+ clubs, leagues & federations .
ESSMA Valencia Stadium Tour.
ESSMA Summit · 13th edition
ESSMA Summit 2026.
ESSMA Summit 2026 · Allianz Riviera, Nice 04/The network in motion
Connecting a Stadium Family.
05/Discover the latest news
News & updates.
30 Years of ESSMA: A New Look for the Next Chapter
ESSMA Joins the Sports World Congress Advisory Board
Stadium Industry Updates – 2 June 2026
Stadium Industry Updates – 26 May 2026
Stadium Industry Updates – 19 May 2026
Join the network
Become part of the largest stadium family in Europe.
Members and partners get full access to our knowledge platform, tickets for the annual Summit en become part of the largest stadium network of Europe.