Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Developing the most consistent natural turfgrass playing surfaces takes time and expertise. Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have conducted nearly 200 experiments and invented technology, such as the fLEX Device, to help them perfect pitches for 16 stadiums in Canada, Mexico, and the United States for FIFA World Cup 26.
From finding the most suitable varieties of grass to harvesting and installing the sod in stadiums, get a behind-the-scenes look at the years-long process that has set the stage for the most-watched sporting event in the world.
Take an in-depth look at the turf systems and find out what makes each stadium different at https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/
Footage from stadiums produced before FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
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Developing the most consistent natural turfgrass playing surfaces takes time and expertise. Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have conducted nearly 200 experiments and invented technology, such as the fLEX Device, to help them perfect pitches for 16 stadiums in Canada, Mexico, and the United States for FIFA World Cup 26.
From finding the most suitable varieties of grass to harvesting and installing the sod in stadiums, get a behind-the-scenes look at the years-long process that has set the stage for the most-watched sporting event in the world.
Take an in-depth look at the turf systems and find out what makes each stadium different at https://www.utk.edu/turfgrass/
Footage from stadiums produced before FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
================
Go Vols!
#utknoxville is on your favorite social media channels:
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/utknoxville
X: twitter.com/UTKnoxville
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/UTKnoxville
See what’s happening at https://www.utk.edu.
MusicBed Sync ID:
MB01BRGHTP53BQK
MB0167TQYMUY5PA
MB01U8HCPIFEWXQ
MB01A8KNVSNIHMV
