Fan Experience
Second-screen integration
How supporters use second screens and digital devices while attending live events at stadiums.
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How you can contribute
to the ESSMA research.
ESSMA research is built with members, not just for them — through mastermind groups, surveys and our events.
Mastermind groups
We accelerate and stimulate better stadium operations across different fields. With members' input, ESSMA builds concrete best practices and toolkits — an end-to-end solution from members to members. Five groups: Media & Commerce, Safety & Security, Facility Management and Pitch Management.
Surveys
Our surveys conduct in-depth research at clubs and stadiums across Europe. A professional survey tool makes it user-friendly to take part and share your data — helping us build an industry benchmark.
Summit & Workshops
We educate and inspire members by featuring industry experts and creating the setting for high-level networking and knowledge-sharing. Workshops focus on one topic; the annual ESSMA Summit covers several.
Ongoing research
Help shape the next benchmark
You can help us by sharing your data in our surveys. We are currently conducting research on the following topics:
Safety & Security
Safely welcoming fans
How can clubs provide a smooth and safe ingress process for their fans?
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Pyrotechnics communication
How clubs, stadiums, leagues and federations across Europe deal with pyrotechnics — safety, communication, regulations and operations.
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Latest research.
Reports, Summit talks and workshop sessions from across the ESSMA network.
Reports
Report
Safety Report 2024
Stadium safety insights from football experts
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Report
Hospitality Report 2023
10 trends in hospitality
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Report
Pitch Management Report 2023
The state of pitch management in Europe
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Report
Pitch Management Report 2023
The state of pitch management in Europe
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Report
Pitch Management Report 2023
The state of pitch management in Europe
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