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Falkirk prepares to switch from artificial to grass pitch next season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:09 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Falkirk prepares to switch from artificial to grass pitch next season

Summary

Falkirk Stadium will feature a natural grass pitch for the 2027 season, marking the end of its artificial surface. This decision aligns with the phasing out of synthetic pitches mandated for top-flight clubs. Kilmarnock has already transitioned to a new hybrid surface ahead of schedule. Falkirk CEO Jamie Swinney confirmed the club's commitment to the change, regardless of their league position. The move aims to improve player attraction and address concerns over past injuries linked to the synthetic surface.

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Status Watch

•Falkirk will play its final season on an artificial pitch this year.
•Synthetic pitches are set to be phased out by summer 2027.
•Kilmarnock has already replaced its artificial pitch with hybrid grass.
•CEO Jamie Swinney has confirmed the commitment to grass regardless of league status.
•Transition aims to attract better players and address injury concerns.

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2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Pitch change an expensive step in right direction

What they're saying

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There are plenty of uncertainties in the new campaign, but one thing certain is this will be Falkirk's final season playing on an artificial surface at the Falkirk Stadium. Top-flight clubs agreed last year synthetic pitches would be phased out, with grass becoming mandatory from summer 2027. Kilmarnock have already moved ahead of schedule, ripping up their plastic pitch and replacing it with a new hybrid surface which, from the early images, looks extremely impressive.
— Yahoo Sports

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