NFL Takes Extra Measures for Super Bowl LVIII Grass Following Last Year's Criticism

A new hybrid Bermuda grass surface, currently resting in Las Vegas, will be installed for the game, with a dedicated team maintaining it in the lead-up.

• NFL Executive Vice President Peter O’Reilly has confirmed that a brand new natural grass surface has been installed for Super Bowl LVIII, following complaints about the quality of the grass at last year's game.
• The grass, a hybrid Bermuda type brought in from California, is currently sitting in a tray in Las Vegas, where it will rest for the next few weeks before being installed for the game.
• A team will be maintaining the surface leading up to the game, with standard testing procedures taking place from installation all the way up to the day before the game.
• Last year's Super Bowl saw many players, including Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, criticize the quality of the grass, with Reddick describing it as the 'worst field I’ve ever played on'.
• The grass for this year's Super Bowl will be housed in a field tray outside Allegiant Stadium, which allows the grass to move in and out of the stadium as needed.

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