Matches may be played on artificial turf, in accordance with the UEFA Stadium Infrastructure Regulations and provided that such artificial turf is certified as FIFA Quality. The certification for each venue must be provided by the host association at least 60 days before the start of each tournament.
The host association 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:
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maintenance work and ongoing improvement measures; and
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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.
The owner of the artificial turf and the host association must obtain sufficient warranties and/or guarantees related to the material and the installation from the manufacturer and the installer of the artificial turf.
UEFA cannot be held responsible for any damages to third parties resulting from the use of the artificial turf.