🏟️ Stadium Reservation System
A web-based platform that enables stadium owners and users to manage field reservations efficiently. The system provides real-time slot booking, reservation management, messaging, and analytics.
| Home Page | Stadium Reservation |
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| Login | Sign Up |
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Owner Messaging System
📌 Key Features
For Users
🔐 User Authentication (register, login, session management)
📅 Browse stadiums and available time slots
📝 Make reservations with instant confirmation
💬 Send messages to stadium owners
📥 Inbox & Outbox for message tracking
For Stadium Owners
🏟️ Manage stadium information (details, pricing, availability)
📊 View reservation statistics and activity
💬 Message users who booked their stadium
📅 Manage slots (create, update, disable)
🗂️ Project Structure root/ ├── backend/ │ ├── Authentication/ │ │ ├── login.php │ │ ├── register.php │ │ ├── check_session.php ← NEW │ ├── Messaging/ │ │ ├── messages.php ← UPDATED │ ├── Reservations/ │ ├── Stadiums/ │ ├── Database/ │ └── ... ├── frontend/ │ ├── home_user.html ← May contain merge conflicts │ ├── owner_dashboard.html │ ├── messaging/ │ └── ... └── README.md
✨ New Additions (Latest Update) 🔧 Messaging System
User ↔ Owner communication
Create, send, and receive messages
Inbox and Sent view
🔐 check_session.php
Centralized session validation
Ensures secure access control for frontend and backend operations
🛠️ Installation Guide
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Clone the Repository git clone https://github.com/ben-fatah/stadium-reservation-system.git cd stadium-reservation-system
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Resolve Merge Conflicts (if any)
If Git reports this during git pull:
CONFLICT (content): Merge conflict in frontend/home_user.html
Resolve by opening the file and removing:
<<<<<<< HEAD
main
After fixing:
git add frontend/home_user.html git commit -m "Resolved merge conflict in home_user.html"
- Push After Resolving git push origin main
⚙️ Backend Requirements
PHP 8+
MySQL / MariaDB
Apache or Nginx
XAMPP, LAMP, or equivalent stack
🚀 Running the Project
Place the project folder inside your server (e.g., /var/www/html/ or /opt/lampp/htdocs/)
Import the database .sql file using phpMyAdmin
Update DB credentials in backend configuration files
Start Apache + MySQL
Open the system in browser:
http://localhost/stadium-reservation-system/frontend/
📧 Contact & Contribution
Contributions and improvements are welcome. For issues or suggestions, please open an Issue or submit a Pull Request.