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• Origin Appoints Richard Walton As New MD. • Four-Star Stadium Hotel Unveiled By Manchester City. • The 2025 GMA Industry Awards Announced At Anfield.


8 100,000 PRE-FAB STADIUM?


• Manchester United to leave their historic Old Trafford stadium to follow in the vision of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Norman Foster to create the “world’s greatest football stadium, at the centre of a regenerated Old Trafford”.


14 INTRODUCING A NEW SGP 2.0


• St. George’s Park is to undergo a radical refurbishment over the next three years. The FA’s home to all England football teams has received significant investment to ensure the world-class facility continues to evolve.


18 18 STADIA MANAGEMENT FUTURE


• Could the rise of AI offer new solutions to old problems? There are already a range of AI tools designed to help stadiums run more smoothly. Here we delve into how AI is being harnessed to tackle stadium challenges and what stadium managers should consider when implementing these tools.


22 CLIMATE CHANGE IN STADIUMS


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• Data usage in sports venues has grown as much as 67%, driven by fans who increasingly expect so much more from their time in the stands. For stadium managers, ensuring robust connectivity is critical to meeting these expectations.


28 BREAKING BARRIERS:ACCESSIBILITY


• Accessibility for spectators, staff, and players is an area of increasing focus that aims to ensure equitable access for all. While modern stadiums are designed to


32 ILLUMINATING STADIUM SUCCESS


• Lighting is a significant factor in the design and updating of sports stadiums. Martin Heaward explains what ‘good lighting design’ really means, and how partnering with lighting suppliers that boast decades of expertise can help you get the most out of your project.


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