Case Study: European Ultimate Championship 2023
Client: European Ultimate Federation (EUF)
Location: University of Limerick, Ireland
Date: July 15 – 22, 2023
Scale: 1,200+ athletes | 12 national divisions | 300+ matches
In July 2023, Siege Events partnered with the European Ultimate Federation to deliver the European Ultimate Championships (EUC) for the first time in Ireland. With national teams from across the continent descending on Limerick to compete for continental titles, the event demanded elite-level execution across operations, infrastructure, media, and team experience.
The Objective
Host Europe’s top national teams for 8 days of elite international competition
Provide an athlete-focused environment that supported peak performance & cultural exchange
Create a broadcast-ready venue for global livestream coverage
Deliver operational excellence on-site through scalable planning and team coordination
Implementation
Venue & Infrastructure
Delivered 17 competition fields with clear branding and spectator access
Installed pop-up infrastructure including medical, hydration, information, and shaded athlete zones
Managed utilities and amenities, including fencing, waste systems, communications, and shelter for extreme weather protocols
Scheduling & Gameplay
Worked with EUF Competition Team to build a full tournament schedule across 12 national divisions
Implemented real-time updates and coordination with EUF scorers, spirit scoring, and sideline support
Athlete & Nation Services
Coordinated logistics for 16 national federations, including accreditation, and accommodation planning
Delivered opening ceremony support, national flags display, and event hospitality spaces
Volunteer Coordination
Recruited and trained 60+ volunteers, many returning from WMUCC 2022, ensuring strong institutional knowledge
Managed scheduling, communications, and on-site support through centralised dispatch
Media & Spectator Experience
Supported multi-field livestreaming across the tournament with EUF media team and production partners
Designed site access and crowd flow to allow safe spectating and active social zones for fans
Ensured media team support with credentialing, access logistics, and sponsor visibility
The Result
Delivered a multi-division, multi-nation championship in a condensed window
Balanced elite athlete needs with team federation requirements, creating a professional yet celebratory atmosphere
Supported EUF’s mission to raise the production and presentation quality of continental ultimate
Smooth coordination across 16 nations and 12 divisions
Global livestream delivery across key games, with thousands of viewers tuning in
- Volunteer excellence powered by legacy training programmes from WMUCC 2022
