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 and provided that such artificial turf is certified as FIFA Quality (minimum standard for matches up to the third qualifying round inclusive), or FIFA Quality Pro (for matches from the league phase onwards). By 2 June 2025, the host club must submit a copy of such certification, which must be valid for the duration of the entire competition season.
The host 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:
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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 host 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.
UEFA cannot be held responsible for any damages to third parties resulting from the use of the artificial turf.