Galatasaray announces a big plan for the Rams Park land problem

Heavy rain in Istanbul has caused a serious problem on the ground at Rams Park, where Galatasaray plays its home matches. In order to prevent the deterioration of the field surface and the decline in the quality of the turf, the management of the Yellow and Red Club started an operational process without wasting time. As of now, the technical teams are temporarily focusing on sandblasting and installing hybrid turf in order to maintain the quality of play on the field and not risk the health of the players. This intervention is of vital importance in maintaining the pitch at a playable level in the upcoming crucial fixture calendar.

Behind the scenes of the land problem
These disturbances on the pitch are not only a result of the monsoon rains, but also a side effect of intense match action. Although the Galatasaray management is trying to find immediate solutions to prevent the current condition of the stadium from falling below professional football standards, it realizes that the problem must be solved radically. The club, which has faced similar problems in the past, has analyzed that the ground structure should be more resistant to seasonal shifts and heavy rains. The fact that the current hybrid system could not show the expected performance in extreme weather conditions prompted the club to a more comprehensive investment plan.

These temporary interventions are actually just the first step in a grand strategic plan. Experts stress that although sandblasting and hybrid grass reinforcement stabilize the ground, they will not provide a long-term solution. Many technical details, from how quickly the ball bounces on the playing surface to the risk of slipping to which players are exposed when making sudden turns, depend directly on the quality of the ground. For this reason, it seems that the yellow and red team are focusing not only on saving the situation, but also on building a playing field according to European standards.

What to expect next? The most important strategic information coming from Galatasaray was the giant makeover project planned for 2026. In order to permanently eliminate the ground problem, the club plans to completely renovate the stadium by ordering special turf from abroad at the end of 2026. Within the scope of this project, it aims to introduce the highly durable turf types used in the best stadiums in the world and rebuild the ground with modern technologies. When this major investment is completed, RAMS Park is expected to have one of the highest quality playing surfaces not only in Türkiye but also in Europe.