PolyPlay Arena GT – A Sustainable Next-Generation Soccer Court

– Compact Multi-Sport Mini-Pitch for Clubs, Schools and Urban Spaces

Polytan presented the PolyPlay Arena GT at the 2025 FSB trade fair in Cologne, Germany as a modern example of how compact soccer courts and multi-sport mini-pitches can combine strong playability with sustainable construction. Designed for football as well as a variety of other sports, the system offers a durable, versatile solution for communities, schools and clubs.

The Arena GT includes a perimeter system built up using the FormaTurf FlexBlock — solid construction modules produced from recycled artificial turf. This approach ensures long-lasting stability for intensive five-a-side football while providing a secure structure for basketball, handball, school sports and free-play activities. The system meets DIN EN 15312 and significantly reduces ball-impact noise, making it ideal for densely populated areas.

With its sustainable perimeter system and the use of LigaGrass Synergy R, the overall sustainable concept of the mini pitch is consistently enhanced. This artificial turf is considered the preferred solution for mini pitches, as its soft, flexible filaments are ideally suited for multi-sport use – a key advantage, since such facilities are rarely used exclusively for football but for a wide range of sports.

For the trade fair installation, Polytan collaborated with Funtec Sports GmbH to shape the exhibition space. As part of this setup, Stuttgart designer Matthias Megyeri created a playful graphic design for one of the arena’s walls, highlighting the joint presentation concept between the companies. While the artwork was specific to FSB, the project also shows that operators can adapt the Arena GT to reflect club colours, branding or neighbourhood identity if desired.

The modular design allows the PolyPlay Arena GT to be configured in various sizes and layouts, supporting everything from small-sided football training to multi-sport use. Built for year-round operation with minimal maintenance, the mini-pitch delivers reliable performance in compact spaces.

The PolyPlay Arena GT brings together durability, flexibility and modern environmental thinking — offering a high-quality soccer and multi-sport court solution for operators seeking a space-efficient and future-ready facility.