Article 35 Artificial turf - Champions League

Regulations of the UEFA Champions League

Content Type
Competition Regulations
Category
Clubs
Subject
UCL
Edition
2024/25
Language
English
Enforcement Date
2 September 2024
35.01

With the exception of the final, which will be played on natural turf, matches in the competition may be played on artificial turf in accordance with the UEFA Stadium Infrastructure Regulations. Any stadium where the field of play is equipped with artificial turf must have a FIFA Quality Pro certificate valid for the duration of the entire competition season (certification to be provided by 3 June 2024).

35.02

The home club is fully responsible for meeting the above requirements and, if necessary, must conclude appropriate agreements with the owner of the artificial turf, in particular those relating to:

  1. maintenance work and ongoing improvement measures; and

  2. safety and environmental measures as set out in the FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf – Handbook of Requirements and the FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf – Handbook of Test Methods.

35.03

The home club must obtain sufficient warranties and/or guarantees relating to the material and the installation of the artificial turf by the owner, manufacturer and installer.

35.04

UEFA cannot be held responsible for any damages to third parties resulting from the use of the artificial turf.