Wembley, the iconic home to the English national football team and a leading multifunctional venue, has had difficulties with its natural grass pitch ever since the stadium was rebuilt in 2007. Players, football managers and media declared with one voice that the Wembley pitch couldn’t live up to its high expectations.

In 2010, the Wembley management started searching for a system that could handle the tight sports / events schedule and guarantee a better drainage of the pitch. In Desso GrassMaster they found their solution.

Roger Maslin, Managing Director of Wembley Stadium: "We have given us the utmost confidence that the new Desso system will provide the required level of performance and flexibility to deliver to our business plan." Top events such as the FA Cup Final, the Champions League Final and several pop concerts already successfully took place on the new Desso GrassMaster pitch.

"The pitch is at the heart of the stadium and football is, of course, our number one priority. However, Wembley Stadium is a multi-use venue and a varied and quality events calendar is a key to the long-term success of Wembley," says Maslin.

After 1 year, the Desso GrassMaster system has already recovered its costs. Players, football coaches, media and sponsors again have faith in the pitch. Membership fees for the exclusive 'Club Wembley' are again sought-after. With Desso GrassMaster, Wembley will continue to be one of the world’s leading entertainment venues, with football at the very heart of its business.