FIFA World Cup prompts Seattle Seahawks stadium turf upgrades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin on June 15 at Lumen Field, referred to as 'Seattle Stadium' during the tournament. The Seattle Seahawks have faced ongoing issues with their stadium's playing surface since its opening. FIFA took action to address this by securing $19.4 million from the Washington State legislature for upgrades, primarily to replace the artificial turf with natural grass. However, the natural grass will be removed after the World Cup, reverting to artificial turf for the 2026 NFL season. The current ownership of the Seahawks, who are up for sale, may influence future decisions about the field surface.
- •World Cup starts on June 15 at Lumen Field.
- •Seahawks have struggled with playing surfaces since opening.
- •FIFA allocated $19.4 million for stadium upgrades.
- •Natural grass will be temporary, returning to artificial turf after the World Cup.
- •Seahawks are currently up for sale, which could influence turf decisions.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA World Cup bringing up Seahawks biggest issue in playing surface
"This is just the latest chapter in a longstanding issue.
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