Levi's Stadium to Host Super Bowl 60 on Natural Grass Field

New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will play on hybrid Bermuda grass surface at neutral site.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 3:47am

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The NFL has ordered a special grass surface called "Ready Play" from West Coast Turf to be installed at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco for Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Levi's Stadium has traditionally used a natural grass playing field, unlike the home stadiums of both Super Bowl teams which feature artificial turf.

Why it matters

The playing surface is an important consideration for player safety, as grass fields can be more forgiving on joints and muscles compared to harder artificial turf. Both the Patriots and Seahawks will need to adjust to the grass field for the big game, as their home stadiums use FieldTurf.

The details

Levi's Stadium has used a hybrid Bermuda grass called Bandera Bermuda since 2014, which was selected for its durability and ability to withstand heavy use. For Super Bowl 60, the NFL ordered a special overseeded Bermuda grass called "Ready Play" from West Coast Turf to be installed weeks in advance of the game. This will mark the first time the Patriots and Seahawks have played on a natural grass field this season.

  • Levi's Stadium implemented the Bandera Bermuda grass field in 2014.
  • The NFL ordered the "Ready Play" grass surface for Super Bowl 60 several weeks before the game.

The players

Levi's Stadium

The home stadium of the San Francisco 49ers, which has featured a natural grass playing surface since 2014.

New England Patriots

The AFC champion team that plays its home games on artificial FieldTurf at Gillette Stadium.

Seattle Seahawks

The NFC champion team that plays its home games on artificial FieldTurf at Lumen Field.

West Coast Turf

The company that installed the hybrid Bermuda grass field at Levi's Stadium and is providing the special "Ready Play" grass for Super Bowl 60.

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What they’re saying

“The footing on the field was terrible.”

— Aqib Talib, Broncos cornerback

What’s next

The NFL will closely monitor the playing surface conditions at Levi's Stadium in the days leading up to Super Bowl 60 to ensure player safety.

The takeaway

The decision to use a natural grass field for the Super Bowl, rather than artificial turf, demonstrates the league's ongoing focus on player health and safety, even at its biggest event. Both the Patriots and Seahawks will need to adjust their gameplay to the grass surface, adding an extra strategic element to the championship matchup.