The leading event for Stadiums, Arenas, and Sports Infrastructure in Southern Europe
What is it?
Stadiums and other large-scale sports venues have evolved into true cities within the city. ESTADIOS SUMMIT is the leading event for stadiums, arenas and sports infrastructure in Southern Europe, a sector with enormous growth potential. A powerful combination of technology, urban planning, innovation, in‑depth understanding of users and audiences,
ESTADIOS SUMMIT will bring together experts and professionals from the most innovative sports venues to share the latest advances and trends in technology, sustainability, connectivity and other aspects that make these spaces the perfect place to live a new, unique and unforgettable experience.
The event programme features panel discussions, presentations and exhibitions by leading stadiums and sports venues, alongside demonstrations of cutting‑edge technology. In addition, the event will offer valuable networking opportunities, enabling attendees to connect and build relationships with fellow professionals and industry experts.
In the past edition, Estadios Summit brought together representatives from top-level clubs and organisations such as LaLiga, Real Federación Española de Fútbol, Liga Portugal, Sporting Clube de Portugal, FC Porto, Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Cabildo de Gran Canaria, Club Atlético de Madrid, Getafe CF, Girona FC, Levante CF, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Club Celta de Vigo, Baskonia-Alavés Group, Real Oviedo, Real Betis Balompié, Sevilla FC, Valencia CF, Real Sociedad, Club Atlético Osasuna, Albacete Balompié, Burgos CF, CD Leganés, CD Mirandés, Cultural Leonesa, Real Racing Club de Santander, Real Club Deportivo de la Coruña, Real Zaragoza, Grupo Pachuca, Cruzados – Universidad Católica (Chile)…
Estadios Summit expands its reach
The growth and transformation of major sports venues, together with the success and consolidation of the previous edition, are driving a new stage for Estadios Summit.
In 2026, the event takes a step forward and broadens its impact: it will be held over two days, on 18 and 19 November, at the iconic Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, and will introduce an exhibition area that strengthens the event’s value proposition for companies and professionals across the sector.
ESTADIOS SUMMIT Awards
Recognising those shaping the future of stadiums and sports venues.
As one of the key new features of the 2026 edition, ESTADIOS SUMMIT is launching the inaugural ESTADIOS SUMMIT Awards, created to recognise and celebrate the projects, organisations and professionals driving the future of stadiums, arenas and sports venues.
The awards will honour initiatives that stand out for their impact, innovation, transformative vision and contribution to the growth of an increasingly strategic and dynamic industry.
The awards programme will include two categories open to nominations:
- Best Stadium or Sports Venue Project
- Innovation in Stadiums and Sports Venues Award
In addition, the jury will present a Special Award for Leadership and Industry Contribution, recognising an individual or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to the development of the sector.
The ESTADIOS SUMMIT Awards have been created with the ambition of becoming the benchmark awards for the professionals and organisations redefining the role of stadiums and sports venues as places that deliver innovation, experiences, business opportunities and long-term value.
Who is it for?
- Sports clubs and organizations
- Directors and managers of stadiums and sports centers
- Public administrations
- Architecture and design studies for sports venues
- Construction and engineering companies
- Financial institutions and sports infrastructure investment funds
- Innovation and fan experience companies
- Providers of sustainability and energy efficiency solutions
Benefits of Partipating
- Leads. Generate new contacts and business opportunities at a niche event focused on driving commercial outcomes.
- Learning. Discover first-hand the latest market developments and new trends.
- Participation from leading governing bodies and sports organisations, including FIFA, LALIGA, RFEF, ACB and Liga Portugal…
- Networking. Connect with 500 professionals, nearly 250 companies and more than 60 speakers, plus enjoy access to a dedicated networking platform to engage with attendees before, during and after the event
- Active participation. Social activities and an exclusive VIP experience for partners, speakers and Advisory Committee members, held on the day prior to the event.
Partners ESTADIOS SUMMIT 2026
Bronze Partner
Supporting Partner
Exhibitor
That was ESTADIOS SUMMIT 2025
- +300 attendees
- 200 companies
- 45 speakers