Stadium Managers Association Membership
The Stadium Managers Association’s only mission is to assist you in achieving the highest levels of facility administration and operation. We do this by supporting and promoting professional relationships among managers, league officials, key industry suppliers, and industry resources.
Take advantage of our network of managers from across the globe as they identify new ways to achieve revenue goals, discuss how to optimally operate within changing frameworks and openly share best practices in the field.
Membership in SMA is an essential way to gain new knowledge and access to new contacts. SMA is the primary industry resource for facility managers and leading suppliers in the stadium industry.
Ready to join? Apply below. Have questions? Contact us.
What We're Focusing On
Network
Providing opportunities for interaction among all SMA members. We’re connecting members through mentorships and leadership opportunties, at in-person events and through our robust online community that puts the expertise of SMA at the touch of a button.
Educate
Creating dynamic in-person and virtual discussions that offer insight into best practices, addressing future challenges and focusing on highlighting the knowledge base within the organization from manager members and corporate partners.
Involve
Expanding and refocusing committees to enhance the mission of SMA, featuring broad ranges of international expertise provided by individuals working in all aspects of Stadium Management, Vendor experts, and educators within the field.
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Stadium Manager Membership
Take advantage of this... your opportunity for vital resources, new business relationships & so much more. Any person actively engaged in the management or administration of a stadium or a related facility may qualify for a Stadium Manager membership.
The only Annual Seminar connecting industry experts around the world
Direct access to industry leaders, service providers and suppliers with a vast range of backgrounds
Stay connected within SMA Online Communities
Valuable resources such as previous Seminar & webinar discussions, roundtable notes and a full resource sharing library with 100+ with educational fact sheets, guides, and industry best practices
Ongoing virtual and in-person educational opportunities like our Regional Forums
Easy access announcements & contact details on our app MyGlue
Get your entire team involved!
SMA has opportunities for all leaders within stadium management, including Security, Guest Services, Facility, Safety, etc. Stadium manager membership dues are structured on a tiered level, based on the number of representatives involved
- 1 Representative ($550)
- 2-3 Representatives ($990 total)
- 4-6 Representatives ($1,575 total)
- 7-10 Representatives ($2,100 total)
SMA runs on a July 1 - June 30 fiscal year.
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Institutional Membership
Your college or university can get up to 4 Faculty Memberships and 30 Students Memberships for one price of $850! Faculty and student members must be part of a sport management, facility management or sport administration program.
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Faculty Membership
Are you employed by a college or university in a full-time teaching position or supervising interns, in sport management, facility management, or sport administration? Our faculty membership may be for you!
- Access to stadium managers in MLB, NFL, MLS, CFL, College Sports, Motor Speedways, and more
- Faculty breakout session at the Annual Seminar
- Direct access to contact information for industry leaders with a vast range of backgrounds and industry knowledge
- Annual opportunities to hear, meet, and speak with League leadership
- Opportunities to gain leadership experience through Committee and Board service
- Job postings and student internship programs to help your students find experience after school
Faculty Membership is $300/year.
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Student Membership
This is a great option to start building new business relationships, looking for a mentor, accessing potential future job opportunities and so much more. Eligible students must be enrolled in a full-time curriculum of undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate studies at an accredited college or university to apply.
- Yearly scholarship opportunities available through the SMA Foundation
- Member-only internship opportunities at the Annual Seminar, where you can network with the best in the industry - your future employers
- Direct access to contact information for industry leaders with a vast range of backgrounds and industry knowledge
A Student membership is $50/year.
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Affiliate Membership
SMA Affiliate Membership is open to select groups or associations whose function or purpose is the management or promotion of sports, entertainment and recreational facilities or related concerns. Interested in seeing our current Affiliate members? Click here!
Affiliate membership is $400/year.
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- We'll still offer an individual level membership in addition to stadium-level pricing.
- This is a great savings and allows more managers to take part in SMA educational opportunities and networking.
- Another great value that allows for multiple departments to engage and share ideas and best practices.
- This option is for our largest venues
- to fully represent their stadiums
- within SMA!
Titus QueenFlorida State Athletics
“Through my membership with SMA, I have developed new relationships with colleagues that I would not have otherwise been able to do. I am looking forward to the future of SMA, to continue collaborating, innovating, and pursuing excellence with colleagues with similar passions and motives.”
Hannah OnkenNashville Sounds
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