In Bremen’s Pauliner Marsch, a key step has been completed in the development of SV Werder Bremen’s new training centre. The first phase of construction is finished, and the new training fields are now in daily use by both professional squads and the academy. At the heart of these fields lies Pure PT™, an infill free playing surface developed to support intensive football use with consistent performance over time.

For Werder Bremen, the choice for Pure PT™ was driven by one clear requirement: training surfaces that remain reliable every day of the year. In a high performance environment, training cannot pause because of weather, wear or seasonal limits. The surface needs to behave predictably, session after session, whether used by the first team or the academy.

The new fields in the Pauliner Marsch are not built to impress on opening day alone. They are built to perform in daily training reality. Pure PT™ plays a central role in that ambition. The system is designed to deliver stable grip, controlled movement and consistent ball behaviour without the use of performance infill. This allows players to train in conditions that remain close to natural grass, while avoiding the variability that often develops over time on traditional systems.

Since early October, Werder Bremen’s players have been working on the Pure PT™ fields as part of their regular training programme. The immediate integration into daily use reflects the confidence in the surface. There is no adaptation period built around preservation of the pitch. Availability comes first.

According to Werder Bremen managing director Tarek Brauer, the completion of the training fields marks an important moment for the club. “It is a great feeling to complete these highly modern training pitches after many months of intensive work. This new training centre is a real promise for the future and a foundation on which long-term development can be built.”

Pure PT™ is only one part of the system, but it defines how the entire construction works together. Beneath the surface, more than 3.5 kilometres of drainage ensure rapid water removal and consistent playability, even after heavy rainfall. The subbase and drainage layout are tuned specifically to support the Pure PT™ system, maintaining stability and uniform response across the field.

Flood protection was deliberately strengthened during construction. Compared to the previous situation, the site now offers increased retention capacity. Around the fields, climate stone paving was installed. Water seeps through the joints, is temporarily stored, and later released through evaporation. This contributes to passive cooling of the surrounding area during warmer periods, supporting both usability and comfort.

Beyond performance, the training complex was designed as a place with its own identity. The entrance area features paving arranged to form Werder Bremen’s diamond emblem. Between the Pure PT™ fields, new pathways improve movement for players, staff and visitors, while additional space around the pitches creates a calmer and more functional training environment.

From above, the layout shows a clearly structured facility. On the ground, the benefit is practical. Training flows more smoothly. Field rotations are easier to manage. The surface quality remains consistent across different teams and usage intensities.

The Pauliner Marsch development represents an investment of around forty million euros and is Werder Bremen’s largest infrastructure project since the renovation of the Weserstadion. The selection of Pure PT™ reflects a broader shift toward systems that combine performance with long term availability.

This is not about short-term gains. It is about creating training conditions that remain dependable year after year, while reducing sensitivity to weather, maintenance intensity and seasonal wear. With the first construction phase completed, work continues toward the second phase, scheduled for completion in 2026.

In the Pauliner Marsch, Pure PT™ is not positioned as a concept. It is already part of daily practice, forming the playing foundation on which Werder Bremen continues to build its future.

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