Restrata, the British technology company providing smart solutions for security and safety management, has been hired by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to help deliver the world’s first bio secure Test Match series. Read more
As a part of their ongoing role with the 2020 season overlay on behalf of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), WOO Architects were appointed to aid the governing body in its development of a bio-secure return to the game. Read more
Global cleaning and hygiene expert SEKO has unveiled its DispenserONE hand sanitiser, for stadia and arenas looking to welcome fans back in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
The Baltimore Ravens’ M&T Bank Stadium has been recognised by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a SAFETY Act Designation, acknowledging excellence in gameday security practices. Read more
Stadia and arenas across the globe are looking into how to re-open with fans following the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Plans are underway to introduce rail/barrier seating in sections of the South Stand at Bristol City FC’s Ashton Gate Stadium from the 2020/21 season. Read more
Research carried out by the UK’s Sports Ground Safety Authority suggests that installing barriers (or safety bars) at football grounds has had a positive impact on spectator safety. Read more
UK people movement and analytics business, Movement Strategies, has joined forces with global consultancy GHD Group. Read more
Portsmouth FC has revealed plans for a redevelopment of its Fratton Park home. Read more
The opening match at the new LNER Community Stadium in York, UK, has been moved because the venue will not be ready on time. Read more
Dutch Eredivisie football club AZ Alkmaar has decided to replace the entire roof at its AFAS Stadion after part of it collapsed in the summer. Read more
Hungarian security company BioSec Group has celebrated its fifth anniversary at the Groupama Arena. Read more
The collapse of part of Dutch Eredivisie football club AZ Alkmaar’s stadium roof has been blamed on the weight of solar panels installed four years ago. Read more
Liberty Defense is set to test its Hexwave weapons’ detection system at FC Bayern München’s Allianz Arena. Read more
FIFA has run a pilot programme aimed at strengthening existing stadium safety and security management practices across Africa. Read more
Molineux has become one of the first Premier League stadiums to pilot a selection of seating options that could be used for safe-standing if UK government legislation on all-seater stadia changes. Read more
Tottenham Hotspur will not move into their new stadium until March at the earliest as delays to building work continue. Read more
Wycombe Wanderers have become the first football club in England to install the new 2020 seat, which enables supporters to choose to stand or sit without having an obscured view of the pitch. Read more
Hanazono Rugby Stadium in the city of Higashiosaka reopened last Friday after a 20-month long upgrade programme at the traditional home of Japanese rugby was completed. Read more
The Premier League is facing calls to ban helicopters from stadiums after the Leicester City Football Club owner and four other people died in a crash at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Read more
