TN Turf Tuesdays

Author: UT Turfgrass

TN Turf Tuesdays is a monthly series during the growing season that is designed to provide individuals managing golf courses, sports fields, residential/commercial lawns, and sod farms with the latest research on optimizing turfgrass aesthetic and functional quality via sustainable cultural and pest management practices. Episodes feature work of University of Tennessee faculty, staff, and students in the Turfgrass Science & Management program, as well as other turfgrass scientists and industry partners from around the globe
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UT x FIFA - 2026 World Cup Update
Episode 30
Tuesday, 7 October, 2025

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Sorochan, Rhys Fielder, and Dillon McCallum from the University of Tennessee. Their team has been leading UT’s efforts in preparing surfaces for the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. They’ll share what they’ve learned over the past year regarding management of turfgrass to optimize playing quality and reduce pest incidence, particularly in stadium environments.