Is it safe to play soccer on an artificial turf pitch?
Yes. Safety continues to be the major concern amongst players when it comes to artificial turf, which has been wrongly accused of causing more injuries than natural grass, often due to misconceptions linked to the first generations of artificial turf pitches. Recent research conducted by UEFA shows no increase in injury incidence when elite soccer is played on artificial turf compared to natural grass. Today, with the increasing spread of third generation artificial turf pitches, players will find they are less injury prone than when playing on natural grass.
