European Arenas Association

What separates a good venue from a great one? At next week’s Coliseum Summit in London, Raphaëlle Plasse of Paris La Défense Arena joins EAA’s Victoria Matthews to explore how Europe’s largest indoor arena delivers world-class fan experiences at scale. #Arenas #LiveEvents #Venues

Great to see so many EAA members at ILMC in London this week. Day two’s Stadiums & Arenas panel featured Marie Lindqvist (Legends Global) alongside leading industry voices, tackling the challenges and opportunities shaping the fast-moving live sector. #ILMC #Arenas #LiveEvents

Last week, our first cohort of industry leaders gathered in Belfast to launch the European Arena Industry Master’s, developed with Ulster University. The MSc Business in Technology blends academic rigour with real-world insight. #Arenas #VenueManagement #Education #Leadership

Our first cohort begins the European Arena Industry Master’s next month in Belfast. Built for the live events & venue sector, the MSc Business in Technology blends academic teaching with real-world insight. #Arenas #LiveEvents #VenueManagement #Education #Skills #Leadership

Micro-credentials launch end of the month from @EAA, starting with Customer Experience for live events & venue teams. Fast, practical upskilling for our sector. Great to work with @SaskiaSissons following comms audit & Master’s launch. #Arenas #LiveEvents #VenueManagement #Skills

@EAA micro-credentials launch end of this month, starting with Customer Experience for live events & venue teams. Fast, practical upskilling for our sector. Great to work with @SaskiaSissons following comms audit & Master’s launch. #Arenas #LiveEvents #VenueManagement #Skills #CX

We’re pleased to confirm the launch of the first European Arena Industry Master’s Degree with Ulster University Business School. The MSc Business in Technology starts Feb 2026 and is built for the live events & venue sector. #Arenas #LiveEvents #VenueManagement

Congratulations to the EHC European Hockey Alliance for orgnanising a great conference in Belfast this week. EHC Managing Director Caroline Jonssson and the Belfast Giant's executive team brought together over 60 clubs, 180 delegates and a host of inspirational speakers.

The EAA has partnered with Ulster University Business School to launch the first Master’s degree for the arena industry: the MSc Business in Technology (MBT) Starting Feb 2026 + supported by new micro-credentials in venue management. Shaping the next generation of arena leaders.

EAA President Robert Fitzpatrick and Executive Director Victoria Matthews took part in the Music moves Europe dialogue in Tampere yesterday focused on inclusive education and lifelong learning which is in direct alignment with the EAA's education strategy #musicmoveseurope

EAA President Robert Fitzpatrick and Executive Officer Victoria Matthews were delighted to attend the Sports Business Conference in Warsaw contributing to three panel sessions on fan experience and digital intervention#sbpolska #prezeroarenagliwice #tauronarenakrakow #ergoarena

We are very pleased to announce that LDLC Arena Lyon-Décines and Ergo Arena Gdańsk have joined the association as new members.

The EAA is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Fitzpatrick as its new President, succeeding Olivier Toth, who steps down after successfully completing a six-year mandate.

@officialEIHL @championshockey @BelfastGiants Could do Lausanne (or any of the home games)

The @championshockey have revealed @BelfastGiants' schedule in Europe! | #EIHL

At the Coliseum Summit Europe 2025 taking place at the Royal Oak Suite of the Emirates Stadium in London

Proud to be partners of ILMC 37 and great to see so many EAA members here in London @ILMC @EuropeanArenas

Lee Chadburn (National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena Nottingham), Nikita Coulter (A Greener Future) presented the National Arenas Association’ Green Guide for arena management at GEI17

At the GEI17 Conference in London bringing together key industry leaders, sustainability experts, and innovators to discuss the latest solutions, research, and trends shaping a greener event sector @agreenerfuture_

EAA President Olivier Toth with board member Nicolas Dupeux, Arena Roig’s Nancy Johnson and OL Group’s CEO Jean-Michel Aulas at MIDEM on Friday discussing the transformation of arenas from simple venues to full entertainment districts @midem @EuropeanArenas

The European week of sports is happening now - many thanks to EAA member, the SSE Arena Belfast, who will be presenting “Fit to Go” at W5 offering guests the chance to find out how their bodies work and how to stay healthy #beactive #EUsport