Major sporting events and destination venues are more than infrastructure. They are catalysts for economic growth, national pride and long-term social impact.
From major events and global sporting tournaments to world expos, stadium development projects and entertainment destinations, these programmes demand exceptional planning, collaboration and execution.
At Mace Consult, we combine project and programme leadership, technical expertise and excellence in execution to help clients create world-class infrastructure that meets the needs of all users and leaves an enduring legacy. Our capabilities span individual venues, major sports campuses and national infrastructure programmes, supporting clients from early strategy and procurement through to operational readiness and legacy planning.
The challenge
Expectations for sports and events infrastructure, including stadium development and venue development programmes, have never been higher. Venues and major event programmes must be delivered to fixed deadlines, often under intense public scrutiny, while balancing stakeholder interests, sustainability targets and commercial objectives.
The challenge extends beyond successful event delivery. Clients must create destinations that remain relevant long after the final whistle or closing ceremony, avoiding underutilised assets and ensuring lasting value for communities, economies and future generations. Achieving this requires careful planning, robust governance and an integrated delivery strategy from day one.
Our approach: Collaborative delivery
We act as a trusted partner, bringing clients, designers, contractors, operators and stakeholders together behind a single delivery vision. Drawing on our experience across sports and events, infrastructure and real estate, we combine project and programme leadership with deep construction expertise, practical know-how and real-world experience.
Our understanding of how complex projects are procured, built and brought into operation helps clients anticipate challenges, improve buildability, manage interfaces and make better-informed decisions. From early strategy and procurement through delivery, overlay and operational readiness, we integrate global best practice, digital solutions and data-led insights to manage risk, enhance performance and provide greater certainty.
Our services: A scalable, integrated offer
Our services scale to the needs and complexity of each project or programme. We provide dedicated project management, construction management, commercial management, procurement and project controls, with the capability to scale into integrated PMO and delivery partner solutions.
For larger programmes, we support Tier 1 contractor and supply chain procurement and management, integrating logistics and delivery with robust governance and controls. We help establish clear programme baselines that provide a single source of truth for scope, cost, schedule and performance, alongside specialist capabilities spanning strategic advisory, venue and stadium development, overlay, operational readiness and legacy planning.
Why Mace Consult?
Proven sports and events expertise
Trusted on some of the world's most significant programmes, including London 2012, Lima 2019 and Expo 2020 Dubai
Programme delivery certainty
Integrating programme controls, commercial management, procurement and technical expertise to maintain control of scope, cost, schedule, quality and performance
Legacy-focused delivery
Creating venues, destinations and infrastructure that continue to generate long-term economic, social and community value
Global reach, local insight
Combining international best practice with regional knowledge to deliver tailored solutions across diverse markets and stakeholder environments
Digital-enabled delivery
Applying advanced digital tools, predictive analytics and data-led insights to improve planning, optimise performance and support informed decision-making
Cross-sector expertise
Applying experience from sports and events, infrastructure and real estate programmes to manage risk and enhance outcomes
Sustainability focus
Embedding Net Zero Carbon expertise, responsible procurement and efficient design throughout the programme lifecycle
Collaborative approach
Bringing clients, designers, contractors, operators and supply chains together through strong governance and integrated stakeholder management
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Your questions answered
What does Mace Consult do in sports and events?
We provide consultancy and delivery services across sports and events programmes, including strategic advisory, programme management, stadium development, venue development, project controls, procurement, operational readiness and legacy planning.
Who does Mace Consult work with?
We partner with governments, sporting bodies, event organisers, developers, investors, venue operators and host cities to deliver complex sports, entertainment and major sporting events programmes.
What types of sports and events programmes do you support?
We support stadium development, arenas, entertainment venues, destination developments and major sporting events, including international sporting tournaments, expos and large-scale event infrastructure programmes.
How does Mace Consult approach sustainability in sports and events?
We embed Net Zero Carbon expertise, responsible procurement and efficient design to create venues and destinations that generate long-term environmental, social and economic value.
Do you provide support across the full programme lifecycle?
Yes. We support clients from strategy, feasibility and business case development through to planning, procurement, venue and overlay delivery, operational readiness and legacy implementation.
Where in the world do you provide sports and events sector expertise?
Mace Consult delivers sports and events expertise globally, combining international best practice with local insight across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas.
How does Mace Consult help de-risk sports and events programmes?
Drawing on experience from stadium development, venue development and major sporting events, we apply proven programme controls, governance, digital delivery tools and cross-sector expertise to identify risks early, improve decision-making and maintain certainty around cost, schedule and quality.
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