What is a 3G pitch

These are 3^rd generation artificial synthetic grass pitches. This artificial grass layer lies on top of a layer of sand with an infill of small particles of rubber crumb. The 3g surfaces has a longer pile which means they have longer strands of the synthetic grass materials making it look as though it has blades of grass.

Typically, the 3g Astro turfs are fitted with a drainage system underneath to minimise risk of flooding of the sand-based pitches, as well as this there are usually a shock-absorbing underlay which makes it more comfortable to play on with the softer underlay.

3g pitches require more maintenance then some other types of pitch, the rubber crumb infill layer needs redistributing or topping up if it’s running low. The actual rubber crumbs themselves are what makes the pitch look more like real grass by keeping the fake grass material upright.

Most 3g pitches are acceptable to wear any shoes with some grip – AstroTurf trainers, moulded boots or long studs. Just make sure to double check when booking!

We hold a few venues which have this third-generation surface if you are wanting to try:

Stratford International

White City

Brixton

Stockwell

Also have pitches in Milton Keynes:

Willison Sports Centre

Sir Herbert Leon Academy

And Birmingham:

Hadley Stadium

The Muath Trust

For more 3G pitches across the UK email on info@hireapitch.com or call us on 020 3589 4612