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How can pitch data improve decision-making? At Legia Warsaw, TurfPods and TurfBase help the grounds team gain deeper insight into what happens beneath the surface, monitor changing conditions during frost, and identify trends between pitch inspections. By combining real-time measurements with historical data, the team can better understand how the pitch responds to changing weather and maintenance practices, make more informed decisions, and support consistent playing conditions throughout the season.

At Port Vale F.C., smart decision-making extends beyond the pitch. For Head Groundsman Steven Alderson, integrating SGL’s TurfPods and TurfBase into daily pitch management has delivered measurable results, both in turf quality and financial savings.

A fresh hybrid pitch, Champions League football and a demanding schedule await VfB Stuttgart’s grounds team. Head Groundsman Fabian Riesterer shares how the team is preparing the pitch for the new season and staying ready for every challenge.

Fabian Riesterer, Head Groundsman VfB Stuttgart, shares his view on the World Cup, from pitch quality and grounds management to winning the SGL Winning Grounds Challenge and securing a ticket to the SGL Masterclass 2027.

From indoor NFL stadiums to high-altitude venues in Mexico, every World Cup pitch faces different challenges. Discover the engineering quietly keeping football's biggest tournament on track.