This course explores how stadiums have evolved from monumental sporting arenas into complex digital platforms at the heart of modern sport, entertainment, and urban life. Learners will trace the historical transformation of stadium architecture, from ancient arenas and iconic twentieth century venues to the emergence of the mega stadium and the technologically advanced venues shaping today’s global sports industry.

Foundations: The Evolution of Stadiums in The Digital Age

Foundations: The Evolution of Stadiums in The Digital Age
This course is part of Smart Stadiums: The Bernabéu Experience Specialization

Instructor: Marisa Sáenz
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2 weeks to complete
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What you'll learn
Understand how smart infrastructure, IoT sensors, and connectivity enable the rise of data driven stadium operations.
Skills you'll gain
- Brand Management
- Facility Management
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Architecture and Construction
- Sustainable Design
- Sustainable Engineering
- Revenue Management
- Sustainable Technologies
- Data Infrastructure
- Sustainable Architecture
- Digital Transformation
- Architectural Design
- Business Modeling
- Internet Of Things
- Media Strategy
- Network Infrastructure
- Governance
- Intellectual Property
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March 2026
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