“STADI 5.0” New Edition
In six episodes, the series will tell how stadiums are evolving thanks to technology and sustainability. The episodes will be available every Sunday on the DAZN platform, with subsequent publication on ABB Electrification Italia and DAZN Italia YouTube channels. The season will present the main Italian and international projects, from Milano Cortina 2026 and San Siro, to the Series B and C stadiums, up to the benchmarks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ABB experts will offer insights into how electrification, energy management and building automation are making sports venues safer, efficient and more resilient.
ABB Electrification Italia and DAZN launch the second season of “Stadi 5.0”, the format that tells how stadiums are evolving thanks to innovation, sustainability and new development models. Starting from 8th February, the new season will offer six on-demand episodes dedicated to the transformation of Italian and international sports facilities. Through expert analysis, real-world cases and in-studio discussions, “Stadiums 5.0” will explore how stadiums are transforming into safer, efficient and increasingly multifunctional hubs.
Leading the story will be DAZN’s talents and faces: Federica Zille, flanked by Pierluigi Pardo, Dario Marcolin and Massimo Ambrosini, and the collaboration of the economic-financial journalist Marco Bellinazzo. Each episode will bring together representatives from the world of sport, institutions and technology, such as Andrea Varnier – CEO of Milano Cortina, Giuseppe Marotta – President and CEO of Inter, and Paolo Scaroni – President of Milan, offering in-depth points of view on governance, financing models, design and long-term sustainability. ABB Electrification experts will share expertise and best practices gained in national and international projects.
The new season opens with a focus on the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics and the Santa Giulia Arena, to continue with the New Balance Arena and the Atalanta model, then moving to the United States, to discover the stadiums that will host the 2026 World Cup. The fourth episode is dedicated to the future of the new San Siro stadium, while the fifth enters the world of Serie B, telling the projects of Empoli, Venezia, Palermo and Frosinone, together with virtuous examples also from Serie C. The season closes with an in-depth analysis of the infrastructure plans of the Fiorentina and Bologna stadiums.
During the episodes, ABB Electrification Italia, one of the leaders in medium and low voltage distribution, electrical components and digital solutions for buildings, industry, data centres and other sectors, will present the technologies that make stadiums and large events more reliable and efficient. From systems that ensure continuity of service to security and cybersecurity solutions, up to building automation that improves accessibility, comfort and intelligent space management.
The second season of “Stadi 5.0” confirms ABB Italia’s commitment to supporting the evolution of buildings and infrastructures thanks to electrification and automation, helping sports facilities to become smart assets for cities and the surrounding area and that of DAZN which, in the role of editorial and distribution partner, accompanies fans behind the scenes of sport with original and valuable content, offering unique perspectives, lived experiences and the analysis of its talents, daily protagonists of the sports scene.
The episodes will be available every Sunday on DAZN starting from February 8th and will subsequently be published on DAZN Italia and ABB Electrification Italia YouTube channel. The episodes of the first season are available here.
