ESSMA Valencia Stadium Tour

The ESSMA Summit brings together more than 300 stadium professionals from across Europe for two days of inspiring presentations, knowledge sharing and valuable networking opportunities.

The programme combines expert sessions and industry discussions with a behind-the-scenes stadium tour, an exclusive networking dinner and ESSMA Awards Show, and plenty of opportunities to connect with peers, exchange experiences and discover new ideas shaping the future of the stadium industry.

For the ESSMA Summit 2026, we have arranged special rates at two hotels in Nice. As availability is limited, we recommend booking your accommodation early.

Servotel Saint-Vincent Nice
Located just a 500-metre walk from Allianz Riviera.

• Single room: €132 per night
• Double room: €154 per night
• Book directly via the Servotel website using promotional code "ESSMA"
• Alternatively, reservations can be made by email at [email protected], mentioning the ESSMA Summit

Discover the Saint Vincent Servotel here

Sheraton Nice Airport
Located approximately 15 minutes by car from Allianz Riviera.

• Single room: €130 per night
• Double room: €145 per night
• Rooms can be booked directly via the dedicated ESSMA booking link

We strongly recommend booking early, particularly for Servotel Saint-Vincent, where the number

Get a taste of what to expect at the ESSMA Summit. Watch the official aftermovie and explore our photo gallery from the previous edition at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where more than 300 stadium professionals from across Europe came together for two days of knowledge sharing, networking and behind-the-scenes experiences.

Discover the atmosphere, the people and the experiences that make the ESSMA Summit the annual meeting point for the European stadium industry.

The ESSMA Stadium Industry Awards recognise the most innovative projects, outstanding achievements and best practices from across the European stadium industry. During the 4th edition, winners will be announced at the ESSMA Summit in Nice, celebrating organisations that are driving progress in stadium development, fan experience, sustainability and pitch management. The awards provide a unique opportunity to showcase inspiring projects and recognise the people shaping the future of Europe's stadium industry.

ESSMA members can benefit from an exclusive 50% discount on the online E-learning course introducing the Showstop® Procedure, meaning the course only costs £49.99

To receive the discount code, members are kindly asked to contact ESSMA directly via [email protected].

Members who successfully complete the online course and attend the ESSMA Annual Summit in Nice will also have the opportunity to receive a 50% reduction on the in-person APL course.