# Paris Saint-Germain pitch maintenance dispute

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paris-saint-germain-pitch-maintenance-dispute
> Updated: 2026-10-18T07:55:59.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Jonathan Calderwood, the head groundskeeper at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) since 2013, is facing potential dismissal following issues with the pitch quality at the Parc des Princes.

The disciplinary scrutiny follows the Ligue 1 season opener, where the playing surface was deemed unplayable due to fungus exacerbated by a heatwave. This forced the club to move its match against Stade Rennais to Roazhon Park, resulting in a 150,000 euro fine for the club.

Management has expressed dissatisfaction with the pitch performance, noting that the Parc des Princes fell out of the top three rankings for Ligue 1 playing surfaces for the first time in decades. Calderwood, a specialist in sports turf science, has been summoned to a preliminary interview to discuss his future with the club.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Paris Saint-Germain groundskeeper faces potential dismissal

Paris Saint-Germain groundskeeper Jonathan Calderwood faces potential dismissal following pitch quality issues at the Parc des Princes and a €150,000 fine.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paris-saint-germain-groundskeeper-faces-potential-dismissal

### 2026-10-13: PSG groundskeeper Jonathan Calderwood faces potential dismissal

PSG groundskeeper Jonathan Calderwood faces potential dismissal following pitch issues at the Parc des Princes that forced a match relocation and resulted in a fine.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psg-groundskeeper-jonathan-calderwood-faces-potential-dismissal

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