Football & Stadium Management (FSM) is a print magazine and digital news resource for those involved with sports stadia, facilities, pitch and turf care.


How AI And Video Analytics Can Deliver A Winning Stadium Experience

A CCTV camera in a stadium In this article, Chris Bishop, Marketing Director at Ipsotek, an Atos company, will discuss the changes to stadium security brought about by technology innovations in recent years and outline potential use cases for using AI to transform stadium safety without compromising on the matchday experience.


How To Create A First-Rate Stadium Experience

A A great stadium experience, whether it's a football match, concert or charity event, means giving fans and attendees a warm, friendly and professional service the minute they arrive at the stadium until the minute they leave. However, this is hugely dependent on the level of engagement and attitude of the staff, and with many of the workforce being from agencies and/or frontline workers, how can you influence such a disparate workforce to do a great job? The answer lies in improving the organisational culture so that every single employee feels valued and a part of something special.


Keeping Fans Safe In The Zone

Security fencing around the entrance to a stadium Deborah Ainscough, founder and director of event safety and crowd management specialist, Crowdguard, discusses the growing popularity of fan zones in stadium grounds and the need to consider safety and security for these temporary facilities.

The FIFA World Cup is about to kick off as I write this article, and, with matches happening so far away, and in a location with limited accommodation for visiting fans, it seems things will happen a little differently this time around.


Multi-Purpose Combi-Tool Now Available From GKB Machines

GKB Combi-Tool

Combining versatility and value-for-money, GKB Machines have launched their new Combi-Tool. With a GKB engineered 3-point linkage frame and an ability to equip a range of maintenance attachments, the Combi-Tool gives turf managers the option of conducting multiple operations such as slitting, raking, rolling and brushing in one quick and simple pass.

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