UEFA EURO 2020

The 2020 European Football Championship, or UEFA EURO 2020, is the sixteenth edition of the quadrennial football tournament. And that sixteenth edition is extra special. In consultation with the 55 potential participating countries, UEFA has decided during a video conference to move the European Championship to the summer of 2021 and to divide the matches among eleven host countries. Including the Netherlands. In the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. And that is the location where we provided the security with GELAN Safety Solutions. Once again an event with international allure that we are very proud of.

"During the European Football Championship, in which Amsterdam was one of the host cities in 2021, Gelan equipment was used around the Johan Cruyff Arena. Gelan has proven to be a reliable partner that has demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and flexibility. We look back on a pleasant collaboration."

Willem Hegen - Manager Crowd Services Johan Cruijff ArenA

International football event

Eleven European countries will host UEFA EURO 2020 in 2021. Various matches will be played in the cities of Amsterdam (Netherlands), Baku (Azerbaijan), Bucharest (Romania), Copenhagen (Denmark), Glasgow (Scotland), London (England), Munich (Germany), Rome (Italy), Saint Petersburg (Russia) and Seville (Spain). With metal detectors from Garret Security, search detectors and baggage scanners from Adani and VMI, we ensured the safety of the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. Visitors were checked for suspicious objects through the metal detectors. Luggage and supplies were checked by various X-Ray scanners. These security methods are very accurate and at the same time promote a safe and smooth flow of both people and objects.

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Over Johan Cruyff arena Amsterdam

The Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam offers a stage for sensational football matches, breathtaking concerts and business events. The organisation of the ArenA is proud of this versatility. That is why it strives to be the best stadium in the field of fan experience, mobility, safety, sustainability, facility management and digitalisation. As the organisation itself emphasises: “We believe that innovation makes the difference in this. Our ambition is to be a state-of-the-art stadium now and in the future.”

Gelan secures UEFA EURO 2020

“Each host country is responsible for the security of its stadium. We are very pleased that GELAN Safety Solutions can take on this responsibility for the Amsterdam ArenA,” says Marc Lybaart. Frits Dorna adds: “Securing an international event is a complex logistical challenge. We analyze various factors that can influence the safety of visitors and participants and try to respond to these as efficiently as possible with our advanced technology. We want to guarantee safety without creating unnecessary waiting times or congestion. Ensuring safety must be as smooth as possible for both the spectator and the participant.”

"Providing security in the Amsterdam Arena for UEFA EURO 2020 is a special experience. We are happy with this collaboration and continue to be satisfied with the cooperation with the security personnel."

Marc Lybaart - GELAN Safety Solutions

Securing your event

GELAN Safety Solutions is part of GELAN Detection Systems BV Since 1978, GELAN has specialized in innovative detection equipment for the security of locations and events. We are the official importer of Garrett Security, who may call themselves 'official supplier' of the Olympic Games, and of Ebinger detection equipment, known for, among other things, search detectors for prisons, penitentiaries and airports. Our range includes metal detection gates, search detectors, inspection mirrors, letter bomb detectors and stethoscopes. With high-quality products and our network of expertise, we guarantee professional security for your location or event.