Grounds For Sport

Keep it elite. In the next issue of Grounds for Sport, we discuss a new age of pitch utilisation and the increasingly unenviable task of achieving pitch perfection. #GroundsWeek presents an ideal opportunity to thank all those trying to achieve it.

Synthetic turf is about to change. Rubber crumb infill is being phased out by 2031, and UEFA is leading the push to find sustainable alternatives across Europe. What replaces it could define the next generation of football pitches. Read now bit.ly/uefa-synthetic

Seeding a hybrid pitch is only the start. This article explores how @turftonics established three @MJAbbottLtd constructed stitched hybrid pitches using a structured Andersons nutrition programme designed to support strong rooting and uniform coverage. bit.ly/turftonics

It’s been great to see so many copies of Grounds for Sport being received by readers worldwide! You can subscribe to Grounds for Sport now at groundsforsport.com

Promotion changes everything. When Oxford United stepped into the Championship, survival wasn’t just about recruitment, it was about infrastructure. A staged training ground upgrade, hybrid installation and smarter winter resilience. Read now on GFS bit.ly/GFS-Oxford

Elite tournament pitches aren’t just maintained.
 They’re engineered. For 2025 in Chile, FIFA operated a structured, performance-led delivery model built around risk reduction, testing and long-term planning. Read the full article to learn more -
bit.ly/fifachileu20

Ambition in football must be engineered. At @wwfcofficial, strategic investment in stadium infrastructure, training ground development and operational standards is shaping the club’s next phase. Full feature - bit.ly/gfs-wwfc

Elite football groundscare travels.
 From Newcastle to Miami, the same standards apply. Seen at Hard Rock Stadium, Grounds for Sport in the hands of @mattbrud reflects the global relevance of Eddie Rutherford’s insight. 🔗 bit.ly/gsfnewcastle

Grounds For Sport is live. A new magazine dedicated entirely to elite football groundscare — featuring insight from across professional clubs, infrastructure projects, and international environments. Read the first issue now 👉 groundsforsport.com

Launching 27 January | Grounds for Sport A new digital magazine dedicated to elite football groundscare. Featuring insight from Eddie Rutherford (Newcastle United), Alan Ferguson (FIFA) and Wycombe Wanderers on ambition & infrastructure. Read at → groundsforsport.com

A new magazine dedicated to elite football groundscare launches this January. Grounds for Sport delivers insight, case studies and expertise from leading professionals across maintenance, renovation and pitch construction. Subscribe now 👉 groundsforsport.com

Delighted to finalise the front cover of Grounds for Sport ahead of the Jan 2026 launch. Featuring insights from Eddie Rutherford, Alan Ferguson & Lee Guierro on maintenance, renovation and pitch construction. Subscribe for updates 👉 groundsforsport.com