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Petco Park: Hospitality upgrades with rooftop bar
The MLB franchise San Diego Padres has announced the renovation of the hospitality areas in the “Western Metal Supply Buidling”. The old factory building is now an iconic part of Petco Park and features a rooftop grandstand, among other things. more
PV on stadium roofs: The boom continues
Eintracht Frankfurt, West Ham United, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City. Not a Champions League group, but examples from the last three months that want to realise a photovoltaic system on the roof of a stadium or have already put one into operation. more
Arsenal FC's Net-Zero Goal approved
Arsenal FC has received an officially approved climate neutrality target. By 2040, the club aims to drastically reduce direct and indirect emissions to decouple economic growth from rising CO₂ emissions. more
European football sees rising attendance figures
European football is thriving, with a record 221 million fans attending games in 2023/24. UEFA’s report shows surging interest across all levels, from elite leagues to women’s matches, underscoring the strong post-pandemic demand for live sports. more
ESG report on UEFA EURO 2024 published
UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany went beyond incredible gameplay and memorable on-field moments. It was a celebration of football’s impact on society, setting new records and sparking change that extends far beyond the pitch. more
Barclays Center expands VIP offer
The Barclays Center in New York is set to undergo renovations worth over 100 mio. USD in the coming five years. In the first step, two new VIP areas have been opened. Stadionwelt showcases photos and presents the concept. more
NAA publishes "Green Guide"
The NAA, in collaboration with "A Greener Future," has presented a "Green Guide" aimed at supporting arenas on the British Isles in implementing sustainable events. more
UEFA with sustainability strategy for Women's EURO 2025
UEFA set out to organize the most sustainable EURO to date in Germany in 2024. The association wants to follow this example in 2025 and has published an ESG strategy for the Women's European Championship in Switzerland. more
Stadium facade made from old aeroplane parts
The architectural firm Populous is setting new standards in sustainability. At the Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, part of the newly renovated south stand of the stadium will be made from retired airplane fuselages. more
Construction Report USA: Land of Unlimited Possibilities?
Stadium and arena projects of the “Major League” franchises are now regularly in the bn. USD range. However, initial designs are often just a means to obtain funding commitments from public sources. These subsidies are generally very unpopular among the population. more
Hotel room opened in Parc de Princes
A hotel room has been opened in the home stadium of the French football record champions. It is an exclusive, permanent offer in the Parc des Princes, the home ground of the football club Paris Saint-Germain. more
Hospitality & Catering: A look behind the scenes
The 2024 HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE spent two years working on the most modern and successful Official Hospitality Programme of a UEFA EURO ever. From Historic sporting moments to unforgettable fan experiences, everything was there. more
New hospitality area in the RheinEnergieSTADION
1. FC Köln wants to set new standards in the hospitality sector: Since the home match against 1. FC Magdeburg, the second division football club from the Rhineland has been offering its guests a new kind of catering experience in Club78. more
Wembley Stadium may host additional events
England’s national stadium will be allowed to host more major events in the future. The Planning Committee of the London Borough of Brent approved the corresponding application on 11th of September. more
The O2 receives award for accessibility
The O2 has announced that it has been awarded platinum status by the charity Attitude is Everything, which campaigns for accessibility for people with disabilities. The venue ensures an inclusive experience for all its Visitors. more
Cruijff ArenA: "Green" international match against Germany
The Netherlands-Germany match took place in the Johan Cruijff ArenA as a "green match". Two of the stadium's own "super batteries" powered the stadium with green energy during the match. Stadiworld took an exclusive look behind the scenes. more
