SoFi testing 'hybrid' pitch ahead of '26 World Cup
Briefly

SoFi Stadium is set to unveil innovative 'hybrid carpet' grass technology during the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, which will be a precursor to the 2026 World Cup. This new field, featuring a combination of artificial turf and natural grass, is designed for optimal performance. It includes a superior aeration system, allowing better air circulation and moisture control for grass roots. SoFi Stadium aims to perfect these enhancements through upcoming matches, allowing for improved playing conditions for teams and an overall enhanced experience for spectators.
This is really a great opportunity for us to put together and test and learn and then apply those learnings to next year and really create an incredible experience.
If the field is too wet and the root zone is too wet, we can turn the machine on and it will suck air down through the grass to cool and dry the grass out.
You've got something that's more solid and essentially sewn in and the natural grass grows with
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