Why Football Pitch Professionals Should Attend GroundsFest
If you’re responsible for the maintenance, performance, or presentation of football pitches – whether at grassroots, academy, or professional level – GroundsFest is where you’ll find the tools, knowledge, and industry connections to keep your surfaces match-ready.
GroundsFest is the UK’s most hands-on, outdoor event for those working behind the scenes to ensure football is played on safe, consistent, and high-quality surfaces all season long.
Helping You Meet the Demands of Modern Football
Football pitches – whether natural or synthetic – need regular, expert attention to meet increasing expectations from players, coaches, and clubs. From tight match turnarounds to unpredictable weather, the pressure is always on.
GroundsFest connects you with the latest equipment, solutions, and maintenance techniques that support better decision-making and day-to-day performance – no matter what level you work at.
What You’ll Find at GroundsFest
The event is packed with professional equipment and services tailored to football environments:
- Turf care and turf maintenance machinery
- Line marking tools and pitch renovation equipment
- Professional mowers and aeration machinery
- Synthetic surface maintenance tools
- Seeds, turf treatments, and aggregates
- Irrigation and drainage equipment
- Compact tractors and utility vehicles
- Online management systems for planning & tracking work
- Green technology, including low-emission and battery-powered tools
You’ll also get to see machines in action – helping you make confident, informed choices about what suits your pitch setup.
Boost Your Pitch Knowledge
Alongside live demos, GroundsFest features practical seminars designed for football pitch professionals. From winter maintenance plans to wear recovery and cost-effective solutions for smaller clubs, the advice is grounded in real-world challenges and backed by sector expertise.
Whether you’re managing a single pitch or a stadium complex, you’ll take away ideas that can improve your results right away.
Connect With the People Who Power the Game
This is your opportunity to build relationships with trusted suppliers, contractors, and other sports turf professionals. Swap ideas, ask questions, and be part of a community that shares your passion for high-performance surfaces.
Who Should Attend
- Football Grounds Managers
- Pitch Maintenance Teams
- Sports Turf Managers
- Club Facilities Managers
- Stadium Operations Staff
- Local Authority Pitch Managers
- Grassroots and Academy Club Staff
- Synthetic Pitch Maintenance Contractors
- Contractors and Consultants
