Labosport
Spectator SportsGermany51-200 Employees
Labosport, based in Germany, is a global provider of testing, certification, consultancy and education services for the sport industry, specializing in sport surface performance across their lifecycle. The company works with manufacturers on product development and with facility owners on feasibility studies, design and project management, construction quality assessment, certification upon completion, ongoing performance monitoring, renovation guidance, and end-of-life disposal. It is described as the largest firm worldwide dedicated to these services. Labosport operates as a FIFA Research Institute, collaborating with FIFA since 2001 on the Quality Programme for Football Turf and contributing to initiatives such as the Natural Playing Surfaces Quality Programme and other FIFA programmes covering goals, futsal surfaces, and goal-line technology. Its core focus is advancing understanding of natural and synthetic playing surfaces and translating research into new test methods and standards. In 2025 the company participated in industry events such as FSB Cologne to engage with stakeholders and share its field expertise.