Ahead of the 2022-23 season, Liverpool FC is installing a new hybrid carpet pitch at Anfield.
The new hybrid pitch is a high-quality playing surface formed of a network of artificial fibres and open-structured backing – similar to a carpet – to offer reinforcement for the grass plant.
Its patented technology reinforces the natural grass by holding polyethylene fibres at the carpet base to a height of 45mm to be retained in the grass sward. It is then in-filled with sand, which is carefully selected to deliver optimal drainage and playing performance.
Unlike other sports turf, the hybrid carpet is grown off-site on specially prepared turf nursery field plots designed to provide the best possible growing conditions, including improved air flow and natural sunlight.