Hockey

Maximum precision, high speed, sustainable — Polytan hockey turf sets new standards! Perfect for fair and fast play, with optimal ball control and innovative green technology.

A hockey pitch for all occasions: fast, precise and sustainable

Field hockey is considered a particularly fair and elegant team sport with a long British tradition. As early as 1875, the rules still valid today were established in England, and the first national hockey association was founded in London. Fieldhockey is a fast and technically demanding game, with body contact prohibited. Synthetic turf for hockey fields is usually unfilled and features short, textured filaments. Additionally, hockey turf is watered before every match to allow players to slide without the risk of injury. All Polytan hockey turfs meet the international requirements of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Polytan’s patented CoolPlus function prevents pitches from overheating. As part of our Green Technology programme, which delivers environmentally friendly and sustainably produced sports surfaces, Polytan offers hockey turf made from over 60 percent bio-based plastics.

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Hardly any other ball sport is as inseparably linked to its surface as field hockey. A standard pitch measures 91.50 m in length and 50 to 55 m in width. Synthetic turf for hockey pitches is usually unfilled or sand-filled. To support the dynamics of the game, a high-quality artificial turf is essential.

The dense surface structure of a professional hockey turf enables:

  • Lightning-fast plays: minimal friction for maximum ball speed
  • Precise ball control: no deflections caused by unevenness
Synthetic turf systems for hockey pitchesThe choice of hockey turf depends crucially on the usage concept of the sports facility and on the purposes for which the club wants to use the artificial turf pitch in addition to training and match play. Different usage variants (e.g. in combination with football, school sports or multifunctional use with other sports) require different systems.

Watered hockey pitches (water-based systems)

Watered hockey turf sets the international standard for professional and league hockey. It is characterised by:

  • The turf systems have very short, extremely dense turf fibres and are unfilled
  • Extremely fast play: the ball glides precisely and evenly, as the film of water reduces friction to a minimum
  • The pitch must be watered before every training session or match
  • The film of water protects players from friction burns in the event of falls

Non-irrigated (dry) hockey pitches

The latest developments in hockey are non-irrigated, dry (dry hockey) turf systems that simulate the playing characteristics of water-based pitches. Polytan is the leading manufacturer here:

  • Polytan's patented TurfGlide Technology reduces friction and abrasion on the turf, so it can be played dry or wet
  • Polytan's Poligras Paris GT zero is a hockey turf system certified by the FIH for both irrigated and non-irrigated play (FIH Non-Irrigated Hockey System)
  • Air humidity, such as light rain or dew on a cool night, is enough to bring the turf up to Olympic performance level

Sand-filled hockey pitches (non-irrigated hockey turf systems)

Sand-filled hockey turf is particularly suitable for recreational sport, club facilities without irrigation systems or for multifunctional applications (hockey, football and other ball sports). Its key features are:

  • The filaments are somewhat higher than on water-based hockey turf and are filled with special quartz sand
  • The ball runs more slowly, making the game more controllable for beginners and recreational players
  • No water is used for play, but there is greater friction in the event of falls
  • Sand-filled hockey turf must be brushed and maintained regularly
The world's first climate-neutrally produced hockey turf

With Poligras Paris GT zero, Polytan offers the world's first climate-neutrally produced artificial turf system for hockey. This makes it possible to combine peak athletic performance with consistent climate protection.

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Green game. Clean edge.

The sustainable solution for modern sports facilities: this innovative construction element made from recycled artificial turf is ideal as a clamping system for hockey turf. It impresses with high stability and durable construction while supporting the circular economy in sports facility construction.

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Sustainability in sport: Green Technology

As part of its Green Technology programme, Polytan is setting new standards for environmentally friendly sports surfaces. We offer innovative hockey surfaces made of more than 60% bio-based plastic. In doing so, we combine peak athletic performance with ecological responsibility and sustainable production.

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Our brands are as diverse as the people who play sports. We offer a suitable solution for every requirement, always focusing on the best possible surface for our athletes.

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Fitzalan High School and Cardiff City House of Sport, Cardiff, Wales

Realisierung: March 26, 2026 | In Cardiff, Wales

Stade Jean Scialo, Montpellier

Realisierung: December 17, 2025 | In Montpellier, France

Products

Hockey

Poligras Paris GT zero

Hockey's First Climate-Neutral Turf for Paris 2024
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Poligras SuperPlay

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Poligras TeamPlay

Ready for the Perfect Game

Artificial Turf Infills

Depending on the sport and desired playing characteristics, artificial turf systems can be equipped with different typesof infill. We offer systems filled with quartz sand; sand and elastic infill granules; or sand and cork/ other natural materials. The infill ensures an authentic playing experience, grip and traction for quick tempo and directional changes, clean ball-rolling behaviour, and high player protection.

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Certificates

International Hockey Federation (FIH)

Under the Poligras brand, the global Polytan Group combines its leading hockey products and is a licensed Preferred Supplier of the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

ISO 14001 Certification

Polytan GmbH is certified for sports facility construction with the internationally recognised ISO 14001 standard for environmental management.

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ISO 50001 Certification

Polytan GmbH is certified for sports facility construction according to the internationally recognised ISO 50001 standard for energy management.

ISO 9001 Certification

Polytan GmbH is certified for sports facility construction with the internationally recognised ISO 9001 standard for quality management.

RAL Quality Monitoring AT

Our Polytan sports surfaces represent consistent premium quality, ensured through continuous quality monitoring in accordance with RAL and corresponding certification marks.

Partners

We work closely with our partners, always aiming to develop the best possible sports surfaces for our athletes. Our goal is to maximise the quality, innovation, and sustainability of our products. We achieve this through intensive collaboration with associations, clubs, institutions, and, of course, the athletes themselves.

FIH

The InternationalHockey Federation (FIH) and Polytan have maintained a global partnership since 2004 withthe shared goal of promoting hockey and advancing the development ofsustainable sports facilities. As part of this partnership, Polytan suppliesand installs the official hockey turf for the Olympic Games and FIH HockeyWorld Championships

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German Hockey Federation

Polytan supportsthe German Hockey Federation (DHB)with state-of-the-art hockey surfaces that optimise the playing fields and provide clubs andnational teams with excellentconditions for training and competition.

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