Sports Labs: A FIFA Research Institute

Sports Labs’ collaboration with FIFA began in 2005, built on shared expertise in testing sports surfaces and equipment. Today, as an officially recognised FIFA Research Institute, Sports Labs plays a vital role in advancing the science behind football technology and innovation.

As a FIFA Accredited Test Institute across seven quality programmes — covering everything from playing surfaces to wearable technologies — our work helps shape global standards for performance, safety, and sustainability.

This long-standing partnership reflects our continued commitment to supporting FIFA’s mission through scientific validation, research, and innovation, ensuring that every element of the game — from the pitch to the ball — meets the highest technical benchmarks.