BC Place Turf Grown by Bert Bos Family for 2026 World Cup

Bert Bos, a sod farmer in British Columbia, has been growing turf since June 2024 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place in Vancouver. Despite not initially bidding, his farm—established in 1993—was selected to supply the pitch. The grass is a hybrid of Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and synthetic fibers (5% of the pitch), bedded in peat and sand from British Columbia to avoid US tariffs. The Bos family, including his three adult children, are among several sod farmers across North America providing pitches for the tournament, which will also take place in Miami, San Francisco, Guadalajara, Seattle, Toronto, and Monterrey. Bermuda grass was trialed during the 2025 Club World Cup but rejected due to player complaints about its putting-green feel. BC Place general manager Chris May noted FIFA's exacting standards for pitches.