Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

Foundations: The Evolution of Stadiums in The Digital Age

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Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

Foundations: The Evolution of Stadiums in The Digital Age

Marisa Sáenz

Instructor: Marisa Sáenz

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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  • Understand how smart infrastructure, IoT sensors, and connectivity enable the rise of data driven stadium operations.

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March 2026

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This course is part of the Smart Stadiums: The Bernabéu Experience Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

Explore how stadiums have evolved from ancient arenas into powerful architectural, political, and technological statements that shape cities and collective identity. Through historical and contemporary case studies, including the transformation of the Santiago Bernabéu, you will examine how structure, media, sustainability, and economics redefine stadiums as global icons. The module reveals how legacy venues balance heritage and innovation while becoming multi purpose, year round urban assets in the modern stadium era.

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10 videos5 readings3 assignments

Explore how smart stadium technologies transform the operation and experience of large scale sports venues, from the underlying digital networks to real time data driven decision making. Through focused study, you will examine high density connectivity, including 5G, Wi Fi 6, and DAS, alongside IoT sensors, biometric systems, and AI driven crowd management. You will also investigate how integrated platforms, digital twins, and cybersecurity frameworks enable efficient operations, predictive maintenance, and resilient, future ready stadium environments.

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6 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

Explore how stadium ownership, governance, and partnerships shape the delivery of major sports infrastructure. Through real world examples, you will examine the transition from municipal tenancy to club ownership, the role of cities in financing and regulation, and the political debates surrounding public investment. The module also investigates governance structures, project management challenges, and the evolving ecosystem of technology providers and long term partners, revealing how complex stakeholder alignment underpins successful, future ready stadium developments.

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7 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

Explore how modern stadiums are transforming from single event venues into always on revenue platforms driven by data, sustainability, and intelligent operations. Through applied analysis, you will examine revenue diversification, analytics led decision making, and the rise of clubs as media, lifestyle, and IP driven brands. The module also investigates how renewable energy systems, smart metering, and artificial intelligence reshape stadium planning, crowd logistics, and operational efficiency, redefining how large scale venues generate value year round.

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4 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

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Marisa Sáenz
Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
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