THREE WAYS TO RENOVATE
The lowest-cost option. We plant, feed and grow in the field through to final preparation.
From goalmouth patches to full resurfacing, with our own crews and equipment.
Thick-cut, mature sod that can be played on the day it is laid.
WHAT A RENOVATION CAN INCLUDE
- Fraze mowing
- Aeration and decompaction
- Verticutting
- Laser grading
- Slit drainage
- Topdressing
- Sod replacement
- Sprigging and seeding
- Grow-in
- Complete resurfacing
- Synthetic field replacement on the existing base
TEST BEFORE YOU RENOVATE
New sod on a compacted, poorly drained field fails the same way the old one did. We test soil, compaction and drainage first.
RENOVATE OR REBUILD?
A field may need specialized maintenance, a new surface or a full profile rebuild. We show you the test results behind our recommendation.
PROVEN EXPERIENCE
Estadio Azteca (now Estadio Banorte), Mexico City — In 2018 the NFL moved its Mexico City game over field conditions. The stadium brought World Sports in to fix the problem. We project-managed the rebuild: hybrid surface out, natural grass in, with new drainage and irrigation. NFL games returned in 2019 and 2022, and we have been involved with the stadium ever since.
Cashman Field, Las Vegas — Ready-to-play turf: about 16,000 sq ft of mature bermudagrass laid for each Las Vegas Lights FC match, 14 changeovers between baseball and soccer in 2018.
Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo — Ready-to-play grass installed in 48 hours between events.
Morumbi, Sao Paulo — Full pitch renovation completed while the concert stage was still coming down.
Hillsborough County, FL — Sod, laser grading and infield renovation across county parks under two consecutive contracts.
Estadio Banorte
Late in 2018, the NFL game scheduled at Estadio Azteca was moved over field conditions, and the stadium invited World Sports in. We designed and built a new field from the ground up, and the partnership continues to this day at the historic stadium that hosted two FIFA World Cup finals. See what our client has to say.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I know if my field needs a renovation or a full rebuild?
We test first. Soil, compaction and drainage readings show whether the field needs specialized maintenance, a new surface or a full profile rebuild. We show you the test results behind our recommendation, so the scope follows the data and not a guess.
How fast can a renovated field be back in play?
It depends on the method. Sprigging and re-establishment need a growing season. Sod renovation brings the field back in weeks. Ready to play turf is thick cut, mature sod that can be played on the day it is laid, which is why we use it when the next event is days away.
What is the lowest cost way to renovate a natural grass field?
Sprigging and re-establishment. We plant, feed and grow in the field through to final preparation. It costs the least, but it needs time: plan it when you have a growing season without games.
Why not just lay new sod on a worn field?
New sod on a compacted, poorly drained field fails the same way the old one did. If the problem is below the surface, we fix the cause first with work such as aeration and decompaction, fraze mowing, laser grading or slit drainage, then resurface.
Can you renovate a stadium field between events?
Yes. At Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo we installed ready to play grass in 48 hours between events. At Cashman Field in Las Vegas we laid about 16,000 sq ft of mature bermudagrass for each Las Vegas Lights FC match, with 14 changeovers between baseball and soccer in 2018.
HOW FAST DOES YOUR FIELD NEED TO BE BACK?
Tell us the date. We plan backwards from it.
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