Ground Grading
Ground grading covering requirements at each 'step' of the National League System
The FA National League System (NLS) and Women’s Pyramid provide a structure for the senior levels of the male and female game respectively in England.
The FA work closely with both structures to implement a standardised set of facility requirements, or ground grades, to ensure club facilities are of a sufficient standard to cater for the playing and safety needs of the game at that level. Any club wishing to enter either structure or progress within it must meet the ground grading at the desired level before they are able to proceed.
