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• Thorn's Altis Floodlight Scores The FIFA Quality Pro Mark. • How Technology Is Transforming The Av Landscape. • DC Revive, Refresh, Rediscover Your Stadium Seating.


12 CONNECTIVITY ADVANTAGE


• Dafne Mendoza explores how software-based platforms are empowering stadiums to take control of their networks, enhance fan experiences, and unlock new revenue opportunities through connectivity.


14 FUTUREPROOFING STADIA


• Stadiums are places that use high levels of energy, but developments in technology have allowed venues to adapt and evolve, reducing energy consumption, making them more sustainable and cost-effective to operate.


20 20 NEW HOSPITALITY IN LEEDS


• Yorkshire sports and stadium interior design specialist DT Sports has once again teamed up with Leeds United Football Club to design and deliver a collection of hospitality suites and corporate entertaining spaces at Elland Road.


24 SUSTAINABLE STADIUM WASTE


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• Stadium waste is an ongoing challenge, but skipping and tipping is a thing of the past. Simpler Recycling is demanding a more creative approach to future- proofing venues against increasingly stringent environmental legislation.


26 OPTIMISING STADIUM VALUE • Transforming


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destination for conferences and events is a powerful way to unlock new revenue and engage a broader audience. With the right marketing strategies and operational flexibility, your stadium can become a hub for corporate events, concerts, and more.


28 NFC TICKETING TECHNOLOGY


• Chester Racecourse’s new system streamlines the ticketing process. Guests now receive encrypted e-tickets within seconds, downloadable directly to their smartphones, along with guidance about dress code, race program and directions.


30 SUSTAINABLE STADIA FLOORING


• Resin flooring uniquely combines both, offering visually striking surfaces that stand up to the demands of high-traffic environments, achieving the perfect balance between design and functionality, delivering a system that enhances the overall look while ensuring durability, safety, and structural integrity throughout the stadium.


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