stadiaworld INSIDE Issue 2/2025

Highlights

Venue Landscape Report: Florida
stadiaworld takes a look at the stadiums and arenas in the Sunshine State, their characteristics and development.

100 years Letzigrund
Zurich’s main stadium boasts a long and varied tradition – and exciting developments that lie ahead for the venue.

Beyond Digital Signage
Classic digital signage is increasingly flowing into comprehensive concepts that integrate all established and emerging solutions.

Construction Report: Italy
Various Italian cities and clubs are reporting progress in their stadium construction projects.

Building an Experience
Capital One Arena is in the midst of a multi-year transformation, but especially: rethinking the way hospitality should work.

Management

Venue Portrait: 100 Years Letzigrund
Zurich’s main stadium boasts a long and varied tradition – stadiaworld takes a look at one of Switzerland’s most important stadiums and the developments that lie ahead for the venue.

“Football Was Never Part of the Plans”
Peter Landolt, stadium manager of Letzigrund, talks about the roles of athletics and football in the stadium, the significance of the “Diamond League”, and possible competition from the Hardturm project.

“Legacy as a Guiding Principle”
Arup Global CEO Jerome Frost on the vision behind the Victoria Park Masterplan, the centrepiece of Brisbane’s plans for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Sunshine State – 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.

loanDepot Park: Making Waves in Miami
The Miami Marlins’ ballpark, one of the newest in the MLB, tries to bridge tradition, culture and modernity. stadiaworld met with Anthony Favata, VP of Operations, to talk about how that translates into their architecture and venue management.

Miami Open: Hard Rock Stadium’s Tennis Transformation
The Miami Open’s relocation to Hard Rock Stadium in 2019 marked a significant shift in event planning, infrastructure design, and commercial strategy.

“Do Whatever You Can to Make the Guest Experience Better”
Orlando Venues manages facilities from the NBA’s Kia Center to Camping World Stadium. Chief Venues Officer Allen Johnson discusses the organisational setup, key rivals in Florida and how events shape Orlando Venues’ strategy.

“An Architectural Statement for the City of Jacksonville”
With a 1.4 billion USD renovation, the Jacksonville Jaguars are transforming their home into the ‘stadium of the future’. President Mark Lamping outlines the vision, challenges, and what fans can expect in 2028.

Venue Insights: Expert Perspectives on the Future of Venue Management
In this regular feature, venue leaders from around the world share insights on trends, challenges, and current projects shaping the future of live events.

“If We Want World-Class Arenas, We Need World-Class People”
Interview with Robert Fitzpatrick, new President of the European Arenas Association, about rising costs, sustainability and digitalization – and how the EAA wants to turn these pressures into progress through education, talent development and collaboration.

Infrastructure

New Sound System for Avnet Arena in Magdeburg
The Avnet Arena, home of 1. FC Magdeburg in Germany’s 2nd Bundesliga, has been equipped with a new state-of-the-art sound reinforcement system by RCF.

New Sound Standard for Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena
The newly installed d&b audiotechnik loudspeaker system at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena is not an average upgrade. It’s a global testament to the uncompromising power of d&b’s total broadband directivity control and cardioid technologies.

The Visual Venue: Beyond Digital Signage
Classic digital signage and the operation of entertainment, retail, and information media throughout the entire building (and often beyond) are increasingly flowing into comprehensive concepts that integrate all established and emerging solutions.

The Arena Revolution: How Digital Sports Floors Are Transforming Venues
ASB GlassFloor is redefining what modern arenas can achieve, turning them into year-round platforms for sport, entertainment, and community engagement.

Planning / Building

Temporary Stadium in Record Time
20,000 spectators in just 100 days: NUSSLI Iberia and MLN Mariano López Navarro have built the first temporary venue of its kind in Spain’s LaLiga for the traditional club Real Zaragoza.

A Rooted Ground
Fukushima United FC is planning a new stadium made of locally sourced laminated wood with a fully recyclable construction. Rainwater and meltwater, renewable energies, and active citizen participation are at the heart of the sustainable concept.

“We Aim for Circulating Architecture”
Jun Koyama, CEO & Representative Director of AC Fukushima United Co., Ltd, explains in an interview the background behind the decision to build the new stadium using timber construction.

Construction Report – Italy: The Clock is Ticking
Various Italian cities reporting progress in their stadium construction projects are encouraging signs for the hosting of UEFA EURO 2032. stadiaworld provides an overview of the status quo.

Roig Arena, Valencia: “To Become a Benchmark in Europe”
The architects from ERRE Arquitectura and Nuno Guerreiro from HOK in an interview on Spain’s newest arena, the collective design process and wishes for future projects.

Event

Building an Experience
Capital One Arena is in the midst of a multi-year transformation process, upgrading everything from locker rooms to the seating bowl, but especially: rethinking the way hospitality should work. stadiaworld went to Washington D.C. to see how the arena team uses showrooms as a sales engine.

Olympic Summer Games 2036: Competition for Hosting Rights
The Olympic Summer Games 2036 represent one of the most competitive bidding processes in recent Olympic history. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is engaged in discussions with a double-digit number of candidates, as nations from multiple continents pursue hosting aspirations.

Milano Cortina 2026: Olympic Games Between City and Alps
From February 6 to 22, 2026, Italy will host the 25th Olympic Winter Games. This overview presents the structure of the Games, the architecture of venues and the organization of this major event.

NBA Europe: Where Games Could Be Played
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is reportedly planning its own European league and has already identified numerous potential locations. stadiaworld examines the cities and arenas that could host the games.

Sustainability Benchmark: Co-op Live & Billie Eilish
With four sold-out shows on her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour in July 2025, Billie Eilish and Manchester’s Co-op Live set a powerful example of sustainable event management.

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