Updates

With fLEX, SGL’s realistic pitch performance testing device, you can finally measure what your boots feel, and understand exactly how your cleats interact with the surface.

At VfB Stuttgart’s MHP Arena, innovation is part of everyday pitch management. Head Groundsman Fabian Riesterer, responsible for maintaining one of Germany’s most prestigious playing surfaces, has added a new tool to his maintenance routine: the SGL TurfRobot.

The SGL Masterclass is our annual customer-only event hosted at different locations every year. The 2026 Masterclass edition will be held on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 March 2026, in the UK, where we’ll visit iconic stadiums. The event is dedicated to knowledge sharing, networking and growing the community.

For the first time, grounds teams can measure the game the way athletes feel it. fLEX bridges science and sport, simulating real footstrikes to reveal how the pitch truly performs. It helps you make data-driven decisions with confidence.

From golf greens to the national stage, Windsor Park’s Head Groundsman Matt Purcell is taking pitch care to the next level. With over 80 matches a year, keeping Northern Ireland’s busiest pitch in top condition is no small feat. Discover how Matt and his team are tackling the challenge, why innovation is central to their approach, and how the trial with the LED50 is already transforming recovery times at the iconic Belfast stadium.