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Our family.

ESSMA connects 350+ stadiums, clubs, leagues and federations across Europe.
Sharing our knowdlege, events and expert support that help every stadium operate smarter, safer and more profitably.

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350+ Member organisations
30+ Years uniting the industry
20+ Nations

What's included in your membership

One membership.
Multiple returns.

Events & networking

An established network of stadium people who meet, learn and grow together all year round.

  • ✓ One ticket to the ESSMA Summit
  • ✓ Access to workshops, stadium tours & behind-the-scenes matchdays
  • ✓ Direct reach to Europe's leading stadium network

Business intelligence

Direct member input, turned into the industry leading knowledge reports that guide your next decision.

  • ✓ Acces to our knowledge platform
  • ✓ Access to intelligence on early-stage stadium projects and regional developments​
  • ✓ Quarterly Stadium Industry Reports & other benchmark reports

Strategic support

No matter what the question is, ESSMA brings the experience of our enitre network to your specific question. Just ask ESSMA.

  • ✓ Ask ESSMA. Tailored expert knowledge that helps with all your questions
  • ✓ Opportunity to facilitate personal introductions to our network. Both online and onsite.
  • ✓ Increase your commercial visibility across the European stadium industry through ESSMA’s network and communication channels.

Business intelligence

Discover the latest insights and trends

ESSMA provides valuable insights and data-driven knowledge to support better decision-making across the stadium industry. Through research, reports, benchmarks, and industry analysis, we help professionals understand trends, identify opportunities, and stay ahead of the evolving needs of modern stadiums.

✓Quarterly Stadium Industry ReportsWith the latest industry knowledge
✓Our own knowledge platform30+ years of expert knowledge gathered in one place
✓Live surveysContribute data, get the benchmark results back
✓Webinar SessionsOnline sessions focusing on a specific topic
Explore the research
100+ reports & benchmarks published

Events & networking

Industry leading network events

ESSMA’s events provide stadium professionals with unique opportunities to connect, exchange experiences, and build relationships across the European stadium industry. From the ESSMA Summit and workshops to behind-the-scenes matchday experiences and stadium tours, our events combine valuable insights with meaningful networking opportunities.

✓ESSMA Summit275+ stadium professionals in one place
✓Expert-led workshopsOne topic, lots of insights
✓Stadium tours & matchday experiencesBehind the scenes access to stadiums
✓Europe's biggest stadium networkDirect reach to a network of stadium experts
See the events
1 Summit ticket included

Strategic support

Whatever the question, just ask ESSMA

ESSMA provides tailored support by bringing the expertise of its network to your specific challenges and questions. Through personalised advice, expert connections, and access to industry knowledge, we help stadium professionals find the right insights, solutions, and opportunities to move forward.

✓Ask ESSMATailored expertise
✓Targeted visitsMeet a venue that solved it first
✓ConsultancyIndividual projects, on request
✓Opportunity to facilitate personal introductions to our networkBoth online and onsite
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47 leagues & clubs used Ask ESSMA in 2026

Everything in one membership -

What you get on day one

From the very first moment, you’ll be part of the family.

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One free Summit ticket One complimentary ticket for the annual ESSMA Summit.
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Access to our knowledge platform 30+ years of knowledge gathered in one place.
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Access to workshops, stadium tours & behind-the-scenes matchdays Industry leading network events
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Quarterly Stadium Industry Reports & other benchmark reports The latest knowledge and insights in the industry.
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Ask ESSMA Tailored expertise on your specific question.
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Access to intelligence on early-stage stadium projects Discover the latest stadium developments
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Opportunity to facilitate personal introductions to our network. Both online and onsite.
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Increase your visibility Through ESSMA’s network and communication channels.
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Participate in our webinar sessions Online sessions focusing on a specific topic

Membership -

Find your place in the network

One network, three ways to join. Whether you run a stadium, a club, a whole league or a national federation, everyone is welcome.

For a single stadium

Stadium & Club

Stadium operators and clubs who want become part of our family.
On request annual
  • ✓ All benefits from a membership
  • ✓ One free Summit ticket
  • ✓ Individual support
Request membership
For competition organisers

League

Leagues bringing every club in their competition into the network at once.
On request annual
  • ✓ All benefits from a membership
  • ✓ Every stadium & club as an ESSMA-member
  • ✓ League-wide member access
Request membership
For national entities

Federation

National federations connecting their stadium to Europe's largest stadium network.
On request annual
  • ✓ All benefits from a membership
  • ✓ Individual support
Request membership

What members say

The value of ESSMA.

The value of ESSMA. Not just in figures, but as told by our members.

ESSMA makes networking easier. It's the place to meet representatives of clubs and domain experts — you can have conversations in all directions.
KS Kaveh Savari (Head of Events) Svensk Elitfotboll
ESSMA keeps us close to the stadium industry — the reports and the people are the ideal starting point for any stadium project.
BG Borja González (Stadium Business Manager) Athletic Club
Through Ask ESSMA we learned from peers who'd faced the exact same question. The tailored report saved us months of guesswork.
OG Ola Gällstad (Merchandise Manager) Malmö FF
Who can become an ESSMA-member?

Stadiums, clubs, leagues and national federations across can all join. Simply get in touch and we’ll help you find the right membership. 

What is the price for a membership?

Membership fees depend on your category (stadium & club, league, or federation) and are quoted on request. Every membership includes all the benefits from a membership. The number of tickets you receive depends on the agreement. 

Is the Knowledge Centre available to everyone?

Every ESSMA-member or partner gets access to the full Knowledge Platform. This includes our own research, reports, benchmarks, and industry analyses. Accelerator packages provide access to additional events, not better content.

How quickly can we start using the benefits?

As soon as your membership is confirmed, you get a member login and you can start enjoying the benefits of an ESSMA-membership. Your complimentary Summit ticket applies to the next edition.

We're a league, can we bring every club in?

Yes. League membership brings every club in your competition into the network at once, with league-wide benchmark dashboards on top of the standard member benefits.

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