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FIFA World Cup Draws Attendance of 6.8 Million Spectators
Spain’s 1–0 victory over Argentina brought the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a close. For FIFA, a glance at the attendance figures and stadium occupancy rates alone is enough to declare the event a success. more
SM Mall of Asia Arena: Manila’s Eye-conic Entertainment Venue
SM Mall of Asia Arena has spent more than a decade building its position as one of the Philippines’ – and Asia’s – most important indoor venues. Together with arena GM Arnel Gonzales, stadiaworld looks at its evolution, unique features, and operational challenges. more
Stadium Tours: Innovation and Creativity
Fans can take part in tours at almost all of Europe’s major stadiums. The clubs and operators are constantly expanding their range of offerings, focusing on innovation and creative concepts, and pursuing a wide variety of objectives. more
FIFA Celebrates Records After World Cup Group Stage
Following the conclusion of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has drawn a first interim summary. The focus is on the new attendance record, which has already surpassed the figures of previous tournaments. more
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Base Camps Finalised
Another milestone in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been reached, with the final selection of the teams’ Team Base Camp (TBC) Training Sites. 39 teams will be located in the United States, seven in Mexico and two in Canada. more
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Co-op Live Launches Exclusive Backstage Dining Experience
Manchester’s multi-purpose arena Co-op Live is launching a new premium hospitality offering. With “Backstage Private Dining,” visitors will gain access for the first time to the arena’s most exclusive artist areas. Here’s what guests can expect. more
“Knock Down The Barriers And Misconceptions”
Kristen Fulmer is GOAL’s Executive Director. In the second part of her interview with stadiaworld, she talks about the organisation, its membership approach, and how GOAL aids venues in their sustainability efforts. more
UEFA-Report in the Spotlight
UEFA’s “European Club Finance and Investment Landscape” report examines football’s financial health and key trends. stadiaworld analysed four core areas: revenues, gate income, staff and non-operating costs, and stadium investments. more
UEFA Announces Ticket Prices for 2026 Club Finals
The European football governing body UEFA has announced the ticket prices for the finals of its club competitions. Prices vary widely, ranging from the low double figures to the high triple figures. stadiaworld takes a look. more
Concert Summer 2026: Superstars in Europe’s Stadiums
Plans for the 2026 concert summer in Europe’s largest stadiums are in full swing. Numerous global superstars will be stopping by in major cities on their tours – and often staying in one place for several performances. more
Sustainability Case Study: Co-op Live & Billie Eilish
With a capacity of 23,500, Co-op Live is reshaping expectations for major arenas in Europe. Billie Eilish’s four-night residency demonstrated how sustainability strategies can work at scale—supported by concrete data and verified results. more
Another Revenue Record Righ in European Club Football
According to the Deloitte Football Money League, the 20 European football clubs with the highest revenues have increased their earnings to 12.4 billion euros. Real Madrid tops the ranking, ahead of Barcelona and Bayern Munich. more
Capital One Arena: Building An Experience
Capital One Arena is amid a multi-year transformation process, breaking new ground in the marketing of hospitality and VIP services. stadiaworld went to Washington D.C. to see how the arena team uses showrooms as a sales engine. more
Letzigrund: Celebrating 100 Years
Zurich’s main stadium boasts a long and varied tradition – meeting ever changing demands during its century-long history. stadiaworld looks at one of Switzerland’s most important stadiums and the developments that lie ahead for the venue. more
Track Surfaces: Further Development of WA Certification
World Athletics (WA) has shortened the certification cycles and introduced new testing requirements for running tracks, which recently necessitated transitional regulations for international top-level events. more
Venue Landscape Report: Florida
Florida: sunny beaches, warm weather – and one of the USA’s venue hotspots. stadiaworld takes a look at the professional sports stadiums and arenas in the Sunshine State, their characteristics and development. more
