Anyone who has taken a look inside the Red Bull Arena from the outside in recent days has been able to see something quite special. Three machines have been working tirelessly across the entire turf since Saturday – and for good reason. Our pitch is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade to a modern hybrid system in the first time this form has been used in an Austrian stadium. The new surface will celebrate its premiere this Thursday, October 30th, in the Cup round of 16 match against WSG Tirol.

Stitched fibres: what's in the new turf?

The new system combines high-quality natural turf with stitched synthetic fibres that are carefully embedded into the ground. Over a total of five days, three machines, each equipped with 100 fine needles, 'sewed' small tufts of twelve synthetic blades into the turf a few centimetres apart. This technology ensures a particularly stable and even playing surface – that lasts!

Why a hybrid pitch?

A majority of Europe's top clubs already rely on this technology, the advantages of which are clear:

Consistent flatness and consistent ball rolling
Faster regeneration of the natural grass thanks to the protection of the synthetic fibres
Minimised risk of injury, especially in the winter months
Ideal playing conditions – regardless of weather or load

The system shows its benefits especially during intensive phases of the season, when the turf is subject to heavy wear and tear, such as during the winter. The synthetic fibres stabilise the turf, protect the roots, and therefore enable consistent use.

You can see our new system for yourself on Thursday in the Cup round of 16 starting at 19:00 CEST. Tickets are available online in our Ticket Shop. Premium season-ticket holders have the match included free of charge, and there is also a free ticket promotion for all Bullidikidz Club members! All details can be found in our Cup ticket information:

to the Ticket info

High-tech yet natural: pitch upgraded to top international level