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The Arena Group

BelgiumFan Experience & HospitalityOperations & Ticketing
Event ManagementSpeciality

The Arena Group specialises in transforming stadiums and distinctive venues into vibrant destinations that generate activity and revenue beyond matchdays.

Combining extensive experience in sport, events and venue management, The Arena Group develops and operates meetings, conferences, corporate events, team buildings, hospitality experiences and bespoke concepts within stadium environments.

Beyond event operations, the company advises clubs and venue owners on stadium commercialisation, multifunctional use and future stadium projects, helping them unlock the full commercial and operational potential of their infrastructure.

Our expertise

The Arena Group helps clubs and stadium operators unlock the commercial potential of their venue beyond matchdays.

By combining event expertise with an in-depth understanding of football and stadium operations, the company develops concepts that attract businesses, organisations and new audiences to the stadium throughout the year.

Its approach covers both the commercial and operational side of venue exploitation, from sales, marketing and concept development to event planning, supplier coordination and on-site venue management.

For ESSMA members, The Arena Group brings practical experience in creating additional non-matchday revenue, increasing stadium utilisation and developing multifunctional venue strategies while respecting the identity and core business of the club.

Products & services

  • Non-Matchday Stadium Commercialisation: Developing commercial strategies that increase stadium utilisation and generate additional revenue outside sporting events.
  • Venue & Event Management: End-to-end organisation and management of corporate events, meetings, conferences, dinners, receptions, exhibitions, team buildings and other experiences within stadium environments.
  • Commercial Management & Sales: Active promotion and sales of stadium spaces through an established client network, marketing activities and continuous business development.
  • Venue Management: Dedicated venue managers coordinating events from initial enquiry through planning and execution to post-event follow-up.
  • Concept Development & Own Productions: Creation of original event concepts and experiences that bring new audiences into stadiums and strengthen the venue's position as a year-round destination.
  • Stadium Consultancy: Strategic advice for existing and future stadiums covering commercialisation, multifunctional use, operational concepts and revenue optimisation.
  • Business Case & Feasibility Support: Supporting clubs and venue owners in defining commercial opportunities and operational models for new stadium developments and renovations.

References

Planet Group arena - KAA GentLotto Park - RSC AnderlechtCegeka Arena - KRC GenkStade du Pays de Charleroi - Sporting CharleroiAchter De Kazerne - KV MechelenBosuilstadion - Royal Antwerp FCDender Football Complex - FCV Dender EHRat Verlegh Stadion - NAC BredaAbe Lenstra Stadion - sc HeerenveenDe Vliert - FC Den Bosch