See the major changes SoFi Stadium had to make for the World Cup
SoFi Stadium had to undergo some serious changes to host the World Cup, transforming from turf to grass and removing seats from the lower sections.
The World Cup kicks off next month across North America, and the Los Angeles Rams ' home stadium will be hosting games in Inglewood. SoFi Stadium is one of the premier venues in the country, so it makes sense that games will be played at Stan Kroenke's $5. 5 billion mecca.
In order for the stadium to host the World Cup, several changes needed to be made. The biggest overhaul? The playing field.
All World Cup games must be played on natural grass, and SoFi Stadium – like many other venues – features a turf field. Well, that turf has been stripped out and a grass pitch has been installed, which was no simple process. Additionally, field-level suites and seating sections had to be removed in order to meet FIFA guidelines regarding the field size.
SoFi Stadium's official account shared an awesome video showing these major changes that were made for the World Cup, with the field installation being especially fascinating. See how our Turf & Grounds team is transforming an NFL field into a world-class pitch 🌱🌎 Inside SoFi Stadium: The World Stage 🏟️ Turf & Grounds pic. twitter.