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#SBS26 + EMERGENCY: Thanks for all your donations

Through this year’s TheStadiumBusiness Summit & Awards 2026, the global venue community came together to support EMERGENCY and the vital…

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10 June 2026

#SBS26 Recap: Strategies and solutions for the ‘365 Venue’

From technological innovations, creative programming and 365-day venues to best practices with premium, fanzone and accessibility offerings, TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2026…

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8 June 2026

TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2026 winners announced

Kai Tak Sports Park secured the prestigious Venue of the Year accolade while Mitch Seeto, Head – Venue Operations, The…

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3 June 2026

#SBS26: The 2026 Programme Preview is Live

Less than a week until our global venues family gathers in Manchester for our 17th annual TheStadiumBusiness Summit (#SBS26). This…

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28 May 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: Huddersfield Town’s vision for Accu Stadium

Having secured full ownership and operational control of Accu Stadium last year, Huddersfield Town stated its goal of driving forward…

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28 May 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: Delivering the Nou Mestalla

Valencia CF is now more than one year into restarted work on delivering its new stadium – the Nou Mestalla….

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27 May 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: Future is Coming for Sporting CP

Sporting CP is engaged in an ambitious redevelopment of the Estádio José Alvalade, which aims to overhaul both the fan…

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25 May 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: Millerntor-Stadion’s summer refresh

FC St. Pauli will head into the close season of the German football calendar with upgrade work planned for the…

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29 May 2026

#SBS26 Exclusive: The Monetisation of Stadia – Legal and Commercial Insights

In an increasingly fragmented landscape for sports businesses, stadiums remain the heartbeat of the fan experience. At TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2026…

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22 May 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: Cantù Arena setting new standards in Italy

Located in the heart of Lombardy, halfway between Lake Como and Milan, the cutting-edge Cantù Arena is due to open…

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21 May 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: Birmingham City’s wide-ranging plans

Plans for Birmingham City’s new stadium caught the eye last year, with the proposed 62,000-capacity venue set to feature 12…

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19 May 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: MyState Bank Arena’s expansion vision

Located on the banks of the Derwent River, nine kilometres from the Hobart CBD, MyState Bank Arena is Tasmania’s largest…

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15 May 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: Scaling for Success at the Royal Highland Centre

As the Royal Highland Centre (RHC) transitions from a traditional showground into a world-class, year-round multi-purpose venue, its leadership is…

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7 May 2026

#SBS26: Attendance update – Four weeks to go

With just one month until we gather in Manchester, TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2026 attendance list is reaching critical mass. Senior decision-makers…

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5 May 2026

#SBS26 Speaker Preview: Mastering Venue Mobility with Uber for Business

For venues built to move thousands, transport is often the least controlled part of the operation. At TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2026…

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30 April 2026

#SBS26: Spotlight on Thorn Lighting

TheStadiumBusiness is delighted to welcome industry leaders Thorn Lighting as a headline sponsor of this year’s TheStadiumBusiness Summit. At #SBS26…

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24 April 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: Flint Town United’s foundation for ambition

Cymru Premier football club Flint Town United appointed Makhan Singh Rai to the role of General Manager in August 2024,…

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23 April 2026

#SBS26 Preview: A blueprint for scalable Intelligent Connected Stadiums & Arenas

What happens when fan expectations move faster than stadium infrastructure? At TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2026, Dani Stern, Snr. Global Product Director…

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20 April 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: DHL Stadium’s ‘destination diversification’

Since opening in 2009 ahead of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, DHL Stadium has established itself as a…

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13 April 2026

#SBS26 Preview: Visualising Revenue Strategies

What if your stadium’s commercial strategy could be tested and validated before the doors even open? At #SBS26, Francis Casado,…

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9 April 2026

#SBS26 Preview: Powering the Future of Sport Through Intelligent Digital Infrastructure

Venues are transforming into digital powerhouses through modern digital foundations that elevate fan experience, drive revenue growth, strengthen venue security,…

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8 April 2026

#SBS26 Spotlight: More than a cluster… Liverpool Experience Campus

Situated on Liverpool’s waterfront, ACC Liverpool Group has grown into one of the UK’s leading event destinations and operates M&S…

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1 April 2026

#SBS26: Marketplace momentum builds as global venue leaders confirm attendance

With just three months to go until the next edition of TheStadiumBusiness Summit, the international audience already forming for #SBS26…

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27 March 2026

#SBA26: Finalists – Who’s in the running?

We are delighted to unveil the finalists for the 17th annual TheStadiumBusiness Awards (#SBA26). Our congratulations to all of the…

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25 March 2026

#SBS26 Preview: How AI Weapons Detection is Reshaping Operations

What can AI tell us about security, fan experience and operational performance? At #SBS26, James Metcalfe, Head of Venue Operations…

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23 March 2026

#SBS26: Driving Performance across Operations

Doing more with less – This has been a driving mantra behind the Summit conference programming in recent years. And…

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16 March 2026

#SBS26 Preview: Turning CCTV Footage into Real-Time Operational Intelligence

What if the hundreds of cameras in your stadium could do more than just record the action? At TheStadiumBusiness Summit…

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12 March 2026

#SBS26 Preview: AI and the Accessible Stadium

Returning again to the Summit this year, Everette Bacon, Chief of Blindess Initiatives at Aira Tech will show how artificial intelligence…

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5 March 2026

#SBA26: Donations for your Nominations

Calling all innovators, pioneers and visionaries! Nominations for TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2026 open today. Now in its 17th edition of the sector’s…

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9 February 2026

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