Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is delighted to confirm the re-approval of eleven companies previously recognised as Preferred Suppliers under the FIH Quality Programme for Hockey Turf for the 2026–2028 period, following a comprehensive evaluation process.

Every day, millions of people play hockey in communities from more than 150 countries worldwide. Fast, skilful, and thrilling, the modern game has been transformed by synthetic turf and dynamic rules, creating a sport that excites players, fans, and broadcasters across the globe.

Behind every great hockey experience is quality you can trust. The FIH Quality Programme sets the global benchmark for pitches, products, and materials, ensuring consistent performance, safety, and durability from grassroots to the Olympic Games. For over 40 years, the Programme has helped deliver great hockey, everywhere.

The Preferred Supplier category is an internationally recognised quality-assurance scheme that supports the delivery of high-quality hockey fields at all levels of the game, from community development and schools to international and elite competition. It provides confidence that approved turf systems meet the highest standards for performance, consistency, player welfare, and durability.

The re-approved Preferred Suppliers are:

  • Act Sports
  • AstroTurf (Sport Group)
  • CCGrass
  • Domo Sports Grass (TenCate Grass)
  • Edel Grass
  • FieldTurf
  • Forbex
  • GreenFields (TenCate Grass)
  • Lano Sports
  • Polytan (Sport Group)
  • TigerTurf (TenCate Grass)

With Preferred Suppliers located across the globe, the worldwide availability of top-quality, FIH-approved hockey turf systems is assured, supporting both the growth of the game and long-term facility investment.

In 2025 alone, FIH certified over 200 top-quality hockey fields, built in 26 countries, with over 90% of those pitches featuring turfs manufactured by FIH Preferred Suppliers, highlighting the Programme’s central role in delivering trusted quality worldwide.

FIH President Tayyab Ikram endorsed the re-approval of FIH Preferred Turf and Field Suppliers for 2026 – 2028 and said: “Ensuring that athletes everywhere can play and train in the best possible conditions is at the heart of FIH’s development mission. I sincerely thank our Preferred Suppliers for their continued commitment to growing the game and, most importantly, to supporting athletes around the world. Their renewal demonstrates a shared belief in putting players first and working alongside FIH to strengthen hockey globally. Thanks to these relationships, thousands more athletes will enjoy access to new, high-quality pitches, helping them play safer, perform better, and fully enjoy our sport for many years to come.”

For more information about this programme, visit the Quality Programme for Hockey Turf section of FIH website by clicking here.

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