Chapter 1
Two teams under one roof
Chapter 2
The ultimate shape shifter
Chapter 3
The world's biggest stage
Chapter 4
The great grass gamble
YOUR GOAL
Master of MetLife Stadium
Ch 4 · The great grass gamble
diego MetLife Stadium Grass Transition
They rolled the real green carpet out for the final game, But the football stars are asking why they can't have the same.
Fun Fact
Seat removal: To fit the wider dimensions of a FIFA-regulation soccer pitch, MetLife Stadium had to temporarily remove 1,740 corner seats.
Glossary
bermudagrass (noun)
A resilient, warm-season turfgrass widely used for athletic fields and lawns in warm climates. Alan Ferguson chose this turf to withstand summer temperatures for the 2026 soccer final in New Jersey.
A resilient, warm-season turfgrass widely used for athletic fields and lawns in warm climates. Alan Ferguson chose this turf to withstand summer temperatures for the 2026 soccer final in New Jersey.
Quiz
What did engineers have to install on MetLife Stadium's concrete floor before laying the grass?
Quiz
Approximately how many seats had to be removed from MetLife Stadium to fit the FIFA soccer pitch?
Quiz
What happens to the multi-million-dollar natural grass field after the 2026 World Cup ends?
Quiz
What social media hashtag did NFL players use to demand permanent grass fields after seeing the World Cup setup?
Quiz
How was the natural grass for the 2026 World Cup grown before being brought to the stadium?