A Bold Transformation
AT&T Stadium, known locally as Dallas Stadium during the World Cup, is being reshaped to satisfy FIFA’s exacting specifications for nine scheduled matches.
The centerpiece of the overhaul is the introduction of natural grass cultivated in Colorado, supported by a hidden network of ventilation ducts and an irrigation system designed to keep the turf healthy under intense stadium lights.
To achieve this, contractors have earmarked 45,000 man‑hours and mobilized roughly 15,000 tons of material, a logistical undertaking that dwarfs typical stadium renovations.
Although the grass will be removed after the tournament and the field will return to its synthetic predecessor, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has publicly championed the natural surface on social media, a stance that aligns with team owner Jerry Jones’s own endorsement of the players’ push for a grass field, contingent on the terms of the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The drive to install real grass reflects a broader trend among franchises that currently lack a natural playing surface, many of which are lobbying fiercely to secure it for future competitions.