Inlaid, not painted, lines
Permanent lines are strips of white turf cut in and bonded, so they stay crisp, unlike paint. We set the layout out on the ground first to keep lines parallel and corners square.
Sports turf & courts
Artificial Turf Pitch Riyadh: Football, Padel and Mini Pitches
We supply and install synthetic turf for five- and seven-a-side football, padel courts, school and backyard pitches across Riyadh, including the base and drainage underneath. Book a free visit to see samples and have the pitch measured.
Free pitch surveyRoll layout planned before cutting
Free site visitpitch measured, base checked
5- & 7-a-sideplus padel, school and villa pitches
Inlaid linescut into the turf to your layout
Open daily7 AM to 10 PM
Pitch turf is a different product
Why a sports surface needs its own specification
Our main artificial grass in Riyadh page covers pile, density and drainage. A pitch asks for more: boots must grip on the turn, the ball has to bounce predictably, and the surface must survive hours of running and sliding daily without flattening or opening at the seams.
So we never pick sports turf from a catalogue alone. Which sport, how many hours a day, and who plays? An hourly-rental pitch, a school pitch and a villa corner each lead to a different fibre, infill and sub-base.
- Five- and seven-a-side football for investors and compounds
- Indoor and outdoor padel and tennis courts
- Mini pitches at schools, villas and istirahas (rest houses)
By sport
Turf specifications for football, padel and small pitches
Figures are common market guidelines and vary by product; we confirm after the survey.
Five- and seven-a-side: longer pile, supportive infill
Small-sided pitches typically use a longer pile, often around 40–60 mm, in tough monofilament fibre. Sand goes in first to weigh the carpet down, then rubber infill for grip on the turn. Pitches rented until midnight get denser turf and seams bonded for constant sliding around the goalmouth.
- Suits short rubber studs and turf trainers
- Infill added in stages until it settles
Padel: very short turf, with sand setting the pace
A standard padel court is 20 × 10 m, laid with a very short, crimped fibre that holds sand in place. The sand is the real playing surface: it sets ball speed and bounce and lets players slide sideways. We lay once the glass and mesh are up, checking the slab's fall so wash water doesn't sit in the corners.
- Level concrete or asphalt underneath
- Service lines bonded with tape and adhesive
Mini pitches for schools, homes and rest houses
A school yard or villa pitch rarely needs a commercial build. A medium pile with no rubber, or light sand only, is easier to keep clean, and nothing gets tracked into classrooms, the pool or the majlis.
At schools we plan it alongside the little ones' area (see playground and nursery grass and school flooring); at home it can sit beside garden lawn turf with a clean edge.
- No granules tracked indoors
- Portable goals instead of fixed footings
Under the surface
The pitch build-up, from ground to playing surface
| Layer | What it does | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Existing ground | Carries everything above | Weak soil removed, ground compacted |
| Crushed-stone sub-base | Spreads load and drains water | Even depth and a slight fall towards the pitch edges |
| Fine levelling layer | A true surface for the carpet | Flatness checked with a long straightedge |
| Shock pad (optional) | Joint comfort and load spreading | Suggested for heavy use or lower infill |
| Turf carpet | Playing surface and ball behaviour | One pile direction; tightly bonded seams |
| Infill | Holds the carpet down and sets performance | Sand first, then rubber, in brushed passes |
Depths depend on the site and the sport; we spell out the proposed build-up line by line in your quotation.
Infill, lines and floodlights
Details pitch owners often overlook
Sand, then rubber
Sand weighs the carpet down; rubber infill on top adds grip and cushioning. Filling in brushed passes matters more than quantity, since uneven infill leaves hard spots.
Heat and dark granules
Dark rubber infill soaks up sun, so an open pitch is hot at a summer midday. Most Riyadh pitches are busiest after sunset anyway, and watering before daytime games cools it briefly.
Floodlight bases first
Footings for floodlights, netting and cables go in before the turf. Digging afterwards means cutting and re-seaming, so we agree the sequence with your contractor up front.
Building a pitch
From bare ground to first kick-off
Survey and layout
We measure, confirm sport and hours, and plan rolls so seams avoid high-wear zones.
Groundworks
Excavation, levelling and compaction, then the sub-base at the right fall, or slab preparation on concrete.
Lay and seam
Rolls run in one direction, seams are bonded with tape and adhesive, then the lines are cut in and fixed.
Infill in passes
Sand, then performance infill, spread in layers and brushed between passes until it settles and the fibres stand.
Handover and care plan
Brushing and infill top-up instructions, plus a check-up schedule for rental pitches.
Pitch lifespan
A maintenance routine that keeps the turf playing well
Sun alone rarely ends a pitch early; uneven infill does. Goalmouths and the centre circle lose granules first, leaving fibres flat and exposed to friction, so check those zones weekly on commercial pitches.
Brushing lifts the pile and stops infill compacting, and clearing dust after storms keeps drainage working. Catching a lifting seam or loose line early saves a bigger repair later.
- Weekly brushing for pitches rented by the hour
- Rubber studs or turf shoes only, never metal studs
Estimate how much you need
Estimate turf for your pitch
Enter the pitch length and width in metres. We keep seams away from mid-pitch, so the quantity may shift slightly after accurate measuring.
0Area (m²)
0Suggested order (m²)
0Approx. roll length (m)
Questions from pitch owners and schools
What pile height suits a five-a-side pitch in Riyadh?
Most five-a-side pitches use roughly 40–60 mm turf with sand and rubber infill. Shorter means less infill and easier upkeep; longer feels softer but needs more infill and brushing. We decide once we know the hours, the players' ages and their footwear.
Do I need a shock pad under pitch turf?
Not always. It helps on heavily used pitches, when the owner wants less rubber infill, or when the turf sits on hard concrete. A pad adds comfort but also cost, so we price it as a separate, clearly explained option.
Will the pitch be suitable for official tournaments?
Official competition pitches are usually subject to field tests and requirements set by the governing body, which is outside what we promise. We build pitches for recreation, training, schools, compounds and hourly rentals. If you have written requirements from an organisation, send them and we will review them honestly before quoting.
How often does a padel court need more sand?
It depends on hours of play, but sand keeps drifting towards the corners and walls. On busy courts, check the spread weekly and brush it back, topping up a little when fibres look shiny or the ball skids faster than usual.
Can a turf pitch be built on a building roof?
Often, yes, but infill makes a pitch heavier than lounge turf, and it takes running and jumping. The building's engineer must confirm load capacity, and waterproofing and drainage need checking. Our rooftop grass page covers the roof side.
What should I send to get a quote for a pitch?
Send rough dimensions and the sport on WhatsApp, say whether the ground is soil, concrete or a roof, and add expected hours of use, photos from a few angles and any drawings. We then book a free visit. Before comparing offers, read our artificial grass price factors guide.
Related pages for your pitch project
Playground Artificial Grass RiyadhSoft, safe grass for play areas, nurseries and schools
Garden Artificial Grass RiyadhNatural-looking grass for villa gardens and rest houses
Artificial Grass Prices in RiyadhHow artificial grass is priced: pile height, density and groundwork
School & Nursery Flooring RiyadhSafe, easy-clean floors for schools, nurseries and kindergartens
Gym & Fitness Flooring RiyadhVinyl and training turf for each zone
Mini Football Pitch Grass RiyadhBase, drainage, lines and fitting
Got a plot that should be a pitch?
Send the dimensions, the sport and a few photos, and we will arrange a free site visit to choose the turf and base build-up.
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