Pitch transformation at El Monumental Stadium complete

The Client – River Plate, El Monumental Stadium

El Monumental Stadium, home to River Plate and Argentina’s largest stadium, has undergone a transformational project, positioning it as the most technologically advanced pitch in South America.

The Background

River Plate looked to develop the quality and durability of their pitch to meet FIFA and CONMEBOL standards. They wanted to ensure it could handle the demands of international tournaments while providing players with a world-class playing surface.

The Brief

Completely reconstruct the pitch to improve durability and playability.
Incorporate advanced systems to combat the challenging climatic conditions in Argentina.

What We Did – Pitch Reconstruction

SIS Pitches carried out a complete pitch reconstruction, integrating all of our pitch management systems to create an advanced, durable surface that meets international standards.

Key features include:

SIS Air Aeration System: Enhances soil moisture management, ventilation, and temperature moderation.
SIS Grass Hybrid Turf: A blend of natural grass and synthetic fibres for durability and high performance.
SIS Heat Subsoil Heating: Maintains optimal playing conditions during colder months.
SIS Aqua Irrigation System: Ensures precise water management for the turf.

Natural Grass Installation

SIS Pitches installed Bermuda celebration grass using the “row planting” technique. Stolons were carefully harvested and planted, achieving full coverage within weeks.

Provides a high-quality natural surface, ideal for professional football.
Ready for play within an expedited timeline, with the first match on February 20, 2021.

SIS Grass Hybrid Technology

Installed at every major football tournament in recent years, SIS Grass hybrid turf technology offers:

Increased playing hours compared to a 100% natural pitch.
Exceptional durability, ideal for intensive usage schedules.
Faster, more consistent playability with minimal surface damage.

The Outcome

Best In Class Pitch: Meets FIFA and CONMEBOL standards for international tournaments.
Year-Round Stability: Advanced systems ensure optimal performance in challenging climatic conditions.
Improved Player Confidence: A consistent surface allows players to perform at their best without hesitation.

“Esta perfecto. Es el campo de juego que queria!”

Marcelo Gallardo, River Plate

“We are delighted to have worked on this project, the experience has been excellent, the club have been fantastic to work with and the sun has been shining throughout!We’ve had a fully international team working on this project, including SIS Pitches staff from Portugal and Ireland, with no subcontractors.I believe it was our ability to deliver the whole pitch package with our innovative SIS Air and SIS Grass systems combined with our experience in pitch construction which was really important to our client.We’re pleased with the final result and the pitch performed excellently at the weekend for the first game on the surface.”

George Mullan, CEO, SIS Pitches

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