Delivering world-class sports venues and event programmes with certainty

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 delivery. 

At Mace Consult, we combine programme leadership, technical expertise and delivery excellence to help clients create world-class experiences that inspire, excite and leave lasting legacies. Our integrated approach supports every stage of the journey, from venue development and stadium development through to operational readiness, delivering complex projects safely, sustainably and with certainty. 

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 together clients, designers, contractors, operators and stakeholders behind a single delivery vision. From early-stage strategy and business case development through to programme controls, procurement, construction and operational readiness, we provide the leadership and oversight needed to manage complexity and maintain certainty. 

Drawing on expertise from sports and events, infrastructure and real estate programmes, we apply global best practice, advanced digital solutions and data-led insights to improve decision-making, manage risk and enhance performance. The result is successful venue development, world-class venues, seamless delivery of major sporting events and enduring legacies. 

Our services: End-to-end programme delivery 

We provide integrated consultancy and delivery services across the full lifecycle of sports and events programmes. Our expertise spans strategic advisory, business case development, programme and project management, procurement, commercial management, project controls, stadium development, venue development, operational readiness and legacy planning. 

Whether delivering a major sporting event, a world-class stadium, a complex stadium development programme, an entertainment destination or supporting infrastructure, we bring the leadership, governance and technical expertise needed to manage complexity and deliver with certainty. By combining global best practice, digital innovation and cross-sector insight, we help clients achieve successful outcomes that create lasting value.

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 – Experienced in delivering complex venue development and stadium development programmes, as well as major sporting events, while maintaining control of cost, schedule and quality. 

• 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 – Advanced digital tools, predictive analytics and data-led insights improve planning, optimise performance and support informed decision-making. 

• Cross-sector expertise – Applying proven methodologies from sports and events, infrastructure and real estate programmes to de-risk delivery and enhance outcomes. 

• Sustainability focus – Embedding sustainable delivery, Net Zero Carbon expertise and responsible procurement throughout the programme lifecycle. 

• Collaborative approach – A trusted partner model, strong governance and integrated stakeholder management that creates alignment and reduces risk from inception to legacy.