Rutgers turfgrass used at 2026 World Cup venues in U.S., Canada, Mexico
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:26 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Rutgers University-developed turfgrass will feature at most venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, spanning cities from Philadelphia to Mexico City. This turfgrass, known for its durability and quality, was selected by experts after extensive testing for the World Cup's demanding conditions. Ten out of the tournament's 16 stadiums will utilize these cultivars, while MetLife Stadium will employ a different grass variety. Rutgers' plant biologists are closely monitoring the turfgrass performance during the event, which begins on June 11 and continues until July 19, with 104 matches scheduled.
- •Rutgers turfgrass will be used in ten World Cup stadiums.
- •Cities include Philadelphia, Mexico City, and Vancouver.
- •Durability tests confirmed its suitability for intensive play.
- •104 matches are scheduled from June 11 to July 19.
- •MetLife Stadium will use a different grass variety.
- 8:26 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup matches will be played on turf developed at Rutgers
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Rutgers turfgrass powers pitches at most World Cup venues
"Rutgers-developed turfgrass will be used at most 2026 World Cup venues, from Philadelphia to Mexico City, after researchers tested durability and more
"Most World Cup venues are using Rutgers-bred turfgrasses for the match playing surfaces.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 8:26 AMWorld Cup matches will be played on turf developed at Rutgers
Most World Cup venues are using Rutgers-bred turfgrasses for the match playing surfaces.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 9:08 AMRutgers turfgrass powers pitches at most World Cup venues
Rutgers-developed turfgrass will be used at most 2026 World Cup venues, from Philadelphia to Mexico City, after researchers tested durability and more
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