Become a partner
Become part(ner) of
Our family.
ESSMA connects 60+ corporate partners from across Europe, bringing together expertise from every area of the stadium industry. Our partner network brings innovative solutions, specialist knowledge and industry expertise to stadiums, clubs, leagues and federations across Europe.
What's included in the partnership
One partnership.
Multiple returns.
Events & networking
An established network of stadium people who meet, learn and grow together all year round.
- ✓ Two tickets to the ESSMA Summit
- ✓ Access to workshops, stadium tours & behind-the-scenes matchdays through additional packages
- ✓ 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 entire 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.
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.
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.
Everything in one partnership -
What you get on day one
From the very first moment, you’ll be part of the family.
Partnership -
One network - Different options
ESSMA's network covers a wide range of expertise. Whether you specialise in technology, infrastructure, operations, safety, fan experience or other stadium solutions, ESSMA brings together partners from across the entire stadium industry.
Basic package
- ✓ All benefits from a partnership
- ✓ Two Summit tickets
Accelerator package
- ✓ Available after having the basic package
- ✓ Tickets for our other highly targeted events outside the Summit
- ✓ Enjoy an event that focuses specifically on your area of expertise
Visibility package
- ✓ Available after having the basic package
- ✓ Various visibility possibilities
- ✓ Boost your brand exposure in Europe’s largest stadium network
What members say
Why they keep coming back.
Members renew because the network keeps paying back — in benchmarks, introductions and answers.
ESSMA makes networking easier. It's the place to meet representatives of clubs and domain experts — you can have conversations in all directions.
ESSMA keeps us close to the stadium industry — the reports and the people are the ideal starting point for any stadium project.
Through Ask ESSMA we learned from peers who'd faced the exact same question. The tailored report saved us months of guesswork.
Who can become an ESSMA member?
Stadiums and clubs, leagues, and national federations across Europe can all join. Industry suppliers participate through the separate Industry Partner programme. If you operate, govern or build venues, there's a place for you in the network.
What does it cost?
Membership fees depend on your category — stadium & club, league, or federation — and are quoted on request. Every membership includes the full benefit toolkit and one complimentary Summit ticket, so the first event pays back a large part of the fee.
Is the knowledge locked behind higher tiers?
No. Every member gets the full Knowledge Platform, trend reports, mastermind groups and Ask ESSMA from day one. Higher categories add scale — league-wide or national access and priority support — not better content.
How quickly can we start using the benefits?
As soon as your membership is confirmed you get portal access, the member directory, and can request your first Ask ESSMA or join a mastermind group. 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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350+ members · 20+ nations · 30 years uniting the European stadium industry