TenCate’s Pure PT™ system, offered in the UK through the TigerTurf portfolio, is the first non-infill artificial turf to achieve FIFA certification as part of the FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf, the global benchmark for football surface performance.

A recent announcement made by FIFA confirmed that any surface system meeting the requirements of the FIFA Quality Programme is eligible for certification, regardless of construction method. Previously, FIFA certification was only available for systems designed around traditional performance infill.

Pure PT™ has subsequently been judged by the FIFA Basic assessment to meet FIFA Quality product approval and field certification. The certification enables Pure PT™ football pitches to be used up to step three of the FA National League System in the UK.

Charlie Haynes, Managing Director, TenCate UK, said: “Becoming the first non-infill artificial turf football pitch to gain FIFA certification is a significant milestone and one that endorses the quality, performance, and durability of TenCate’s Pure PT™ product.

“This certification demonstrates our continued commitment to developing surfaces that meet recognised international standards and signals the start of a new era in artificial football pitches. Pure PT™ is designed to support consistent play, long-term reliability and high-quality football experiences at every level of the game.”

Already installed at some of the most successful clubs in world football, including at the training grounds of Arsenal FC, Manchester City FC, Olympique Marseille, Real Valladolid, and PSV, Pure PT™ has demonstrated it is trusted at the elite level. The surface is also installed at the Ergilio Hato Stadium in Curaçao, where the Caribbeans became the smallest nation to reach a FIFA World Cup.

Pure PT™ enables predictable lifecycle planning through reduced maintenance requirements, fewer replacement cycles, and lower material dependency. The simplified maintenance and consistent surface behaviour is optimal for high-use, multi-sport environments, such as schools and community leisure facilities.

Beyond on-field performance, the system is engineered to address key environmental challenges by eliminating infill-related microplastic release, lowering transport and maintenance emissions, and simplifying end-of-life recycling. The absence of infill also reduces the cost of ownership across installation, operation and end-of-life stages.

Years of research and development at the Center for Turf Innovation included over 500,000 Lisport cycles, more than 50 development cycles, and benchmarking against 145 stadium-quality natural grass pitches, with player testing and feedback shaping every decision.

The unique fibre technology ensures a soft yet stable surface, optimising ball roll, grip, and player movement. With its high-density fibres and advanced yarn composition, TenCate’s Pure PT™ guarantees long-lasting durability while requiring minimal maintenance. This makes it a cost-effective and environmentally responsible choice for football clubs and sports facilities.