With the exception of the finals, which must be played on natural turf, matches in the competition 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 Pro. At the time the stadium is announced to the UEFA administration, the host association must submit a copy of such certificate, which must still be valid on the date of the match in question.
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 – Test Manual I: Test Methods and the FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf – Test Manual II: Test Requirements.
The host association must obtain sufficient warranties and/or guarantees relating to the material and the installation of the artificial turf by the owner, manufacturer and installer.
UEFA cannot be held responsible for any damages to third parties resulting from the use of the artificial turf.