Hockey

Maximum precision, high speed, sustainable quality – Polytan hockey turf sets new standards. Perfect for fast, fair 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 around 1875, the rules still used today were established in England, and the first national hockey association was founded in London. Field hockey is fast-paced and highly technical, and physical contact is not permitted.

Artificial turf for hockey pitches is typically unfilled and features short, textured fibres. All Polytan hockey surfaces meet the international requirements of the International Hockey Federation. The patented Polytan CoolPlus function helps prevent excessive heat build-up on the pitch.

As part of the Green Technology programme – which stands for particularly environmentally friendly and sustainably manufactured sports surfaces – Polytan offers hockey systems made from more than 60 percent bio-based plastics.

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Few team sports are as closely linked to the playing surface as field hockey. A standard pitch measures 91.50 m in length and 50 to 55 m in width. Artificial turf for hockey pitches is typically unfilled or sand-dressed. To support the fast dynamics of the game, a high-quality synthetic turf is essential.

The dense surface structure of a professional hockey turf enables:

  • Lightning-fast play: minimal friction for maximum ball speed
  • Precise ball control: no deviation caused by uneven surfaces
Synthetic turf systems for hockey pitchesThe choice of hockey artificial turf depends largely on the usage concept of the sports facility and on how the club intends to use the pitch beyond training and match play. Different usage scenarios (for example combined use with football, school sport or multi-sport activities) 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 development in hockey is the use of non-irrigated, dry (dry hockey) artificial turf systems that replicate the playing characteristics of water-based pitches. Polytan is a leading manufacturer in this field:

  • 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)
  • Ambient humidity, such as light rain or morning dew on a cool night, is sufficient to bring the pitch up to Olympic performance standards

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-neutral produced artificial turf system for hockey. It combines top-level sporting performance with consistent climate protection.

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Green game. Clean edge.

The sustainable solution for modern sports facilities: this innovative component made from recycled artificial turf is ideally suited as a clamping system for hockey turf. It offers high stability and a durable construction, while also supporting the circular economy in sports facility construction.

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Sustainability in sport: Green Technology

Through its Green Technology programme, Polytan is setting new standards for environmentally friendly sports surfaces. We offer innovative hockey systems made from more than 60% bio-based plastics, combining top-level sporting performance with environmental 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

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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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