TenCate and PSV have strengthened their long-standing partnership. With the naming of the TenCate Stadion De Herdgang at PSV Campus De Herdgang, the collaboration gains a visible presence. The core of the partnership, however, lies in joint development, structured testing, and continuous knowledge exchange.

At PSV Campus De Herdgang, the FieldLab serves as a dedicated testing environment for new turf systems. Surfaces are not evaluated in isolation, but under daily training and match conditions. Players from Jong PSV, PSV Women and the academy train on these fields throughout the year. Their experiences are systematically collected and combined with biomechanical measurements, laboratory testing and data analysis at TenCate’s Center for Turf Innovation.

This integration of field data and research supports the ongoing development of systems such as Pure PT, as well as future generations of fiber-filled and mono-material solutions.

The partnership is centered on performance. How does a surface respond during acceleration and deceleration? What happens under rotational load? How does ball behavior evolve after repeated use? By combining on-field feedback with high-speed motion analysis and movement tracking, deeper insight is gained into player–surface interaction. These findings translate directly into adjustments in fiber geometry, density and overall system design.

PSV provides a professional, high-intensity setting in which innovations can be validated under real sporting pressure.

De Herdgang is not a showcase field. It is a high-usage training environment. This makes availability a key component of the collaboration. Surfaces are monitored for wear, stability and retention of playing characteristics over time. Continuous evaluation creates long-term insight into how systems perform under sustained load. These findings extend beyond one location. They inform broader applications across sports, play & recreation where consistent usability and reduced maintenance intensity are essential.

Performance and availability remain the primary focus. Circular principles support these objectives. New systems are developed with careful material selection, simplified recycling pathways and preservation of raw material value at end of life. The partnership allows these aspects to be observed not only at installation, but throughout the full lifecycle of the surface.

The TenCate Stadion De Herdgang reflects the partnership visibly. The real value lies in the structured collaboration behind it. PSV provides a professional daily-use environment. TenCate contributes R&D, lab testing, manufacturing expertise and continuous feedback loops driven by data analysis.

The result is a partnership that goes beyond traditional sponsorship. It is a long-term collaboration in which practice and research reinforce each other, shaping turf systems that align more closely with the demands of modern sport.