Field hockey is played almost exclusively on artificial turf today. Hockey turf differs significantly from football or garden turf: the blades are short and very dense, ensuring the small ball rolls quickly and predictably.
Systems
- Irrigated pitches: common in international elite sports, the surface is watered before the game
- Sand-filled or sand-dressed pitches: used in amateur and school sports
- Dry systems: gaining importance due to water consumption concerns
A hockey field measures 91.4 × 55 m. You can find more pitch size comparisons in our Football Pitch Size guide. For the care and cleaning of sports surfaces, please see Artificial Turf Cleaning.
