From a small Belgian groundsmen meet-up in 2010 to a 350-member European network in 2026.
Industry updates, member news, research and event recaps from across the stadium network.
On 9 September 2025, ESSMA members gathered at Paris Saint-Germain’s new Campus in Poissy for a unique Training Centre Workshop. The event…
On 9 September, ESSMA members had the rare privilege of stepping inside Paris Saint-Germain’s brand-new training campus in Poissy. Officially inaugurated in…
This summer, FIFA and UEFA tested a new type of temporary stadium surface – reinforced natural grass overlays – but early trials…
From innovative tech to game-changing club moves and major stadium construction projects, get up to speed on what's making headlines in the…
Across Europe, stadiums are evolving fast - welcoming more fans, testing new ideas, and turning sustainability goals into real action. Behind every…
From cutting-edge tech to major club moves, get up to speed on what's making headlines in the stadium world this week 👇
From cutting-edge tech to major club moves, get up to speed on what's making headlines in the stadium world this week 👇
Good turf needs the right balance of organic matter in the soil. Moderate carbon accumulation makes turf resilient and safe for play…
From cutting-edge tech to major club moves, get up to speed on what's making headlines in the stadium world this week 👇
From cutting-edge tech to major club moves, get up to speed on what's making headlines in the stadium world this week 👇
From cutting-edge tech to major club moves, get up to speed on what’s making headlines in the stadium world this week👇
As part of a broader exploration into best practices for maintaining high-quality football pitches in multi-use stadiums, we conducted research into the…
ESSMA unites the European stadium industry. Based in Sint-Truiden, Belgium, we've been the network for stadium professionals for over 15 years.