ESTC invites national football associations, architects, municipalities, and all stakeholders involved in the design, installation, and management of synthetic turf systems to a focused webinar on the new EN 15330‑5 standard that will be held on 6 March 2026 from 12.00 CET until 13.00 CET.

This session will clarify what the new requirements mean in practice, why infill quality matters for performance and safety, and how testing procedures will evolve under the updated framework.

Programme outline:

Welcome and Background
Ângelo Castro, Chair, ESTC Infil Group

Why Is Infill Quality Important?
Lee Guerriero, UEFA (pending final confirmation)

What Is the New Standard?
Alastair Cox, ESTC

Testing of Infills
Craig Melrose, Sports Labs

Q & A

Why This Matters for You

National football associations: understand compliance implications for pitch certification and long‑term performance.
Architects and designers: gain clarity on specification requirements and material selection.
Municipalities and facility owners: learn how the new standard affects procurement, maintenance, and lifecycle planning.

This webinar offers a concise, expert‑led overview to help you prepare for the implementation of EN 15330‑5.

This event is free of charge.