DrainTalent system

DrainTalent

DrainTalent is an award winning subsurface irrigation and precision vacuum drainage system. It creates the ideal growing environment for grass sports surfaces and will feature at the 2026 World Cup.

Subsurface irrigation

DrainTalent’s subsurface irrigation system uses a specially designed drainage system installed in the lower rootzone, delivering water evenly throughout the entire rootzone. This method ensures consistent irrigation across the entire field while greatly reducing water consumption due to less water wastage (wind and evaporation), and DrainTalent’s water recycling capabilities.

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Precision Vacuum Drainage

The system uses powerful vacuum fans to draw excess water, quickly and efficiently through the profile of the sports field in times of heavy downpours. The system also maintains optimal moisture levels and supports healthy microbial activity.

Automated sensors positioned at multiple positions across the field monitor conditions in real time, combined with data from the weather station, allowing the system to extract water at the precise rate required. The collected water can then be harvested and reused for future irrigation, making the process both efficient and sustainable.

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Functionality

Key functionalities that make DrainTalent a game-changer for grounds teams worldwide.

Gas Exchange

Pushing water through the profile to irrigate the rootzone provides a flush cycle benefit, moving gas out of the profile, meaning when water is drained away, Co2 is replaced with fresh oxygen.

Automated & Remote Access

DrainTalent can be controlled via a mobile app or directly at the field. With the automated function, your maintenance team can relax knowing the system continuously keeps the pitch in optimal condition 24/7, whatever the weather.

Extracting water at high speed

DrainTalent quickly removes excess water from the surface, keeping the pitch playable within minutes after heavy rain.

Water recycling

DrainTalent is a fully circular system with storage, capturing and reusing water on demand to cut consumption while keeping your surfaces perfectly irrigated.

Benefits to you

The DrainTalent system delivers a range of key benefits, transforming sports surface management for grounds teams worldwide.

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MULTI-SPORT CAPABILITIES

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REAL TIME DATA

LOWER COSTS

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DrainTalent - A SIS Pitches Company

In 2025, SIS Pitches acquired a majority stake in DrainTalent, bringing this award-winning technology into our expanding systems portfolio. As part of SIS Pitches, DrainTalent continues to set new standards in sustainable surface management and is already trusted at leading sports venues worldwide

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DrainTalent Benefits

  • Subsurface irrigation guarantees consistent water distribution.
  • Reduces water wastage (wind and evaporation).
  • Recycling of water with potential nutrient retention.
  • Vacuum drainage efficiently removes storm water.
  • Promotes gas exchange, replacing CO₂ with fresh oxygen for healthier soil and root network.
  • Real-time data drives automated control of subsurface conditions.
  • Fully compatible with shallow-profile pitches.
  • No gravel layer required meaning lower construction costs.
  • More playing hours achieved and peace of mind for the grounds team.
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Proudly Installed At

The DrainTalent system has been installed at leading stadiums, training grounds, and institutions worldwide, supporting many prestigious names in sport.

  • FC Twente

  • Go Ahead Eagles

  • Sparta Rotterdam

  • FC Utrecht

  • Grasshopper Zurich

  • Excelsior Rotterdam

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