Greenhorizons Sod Farm Provides Turf for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto

Greenhorizons Sod Farms, a fourth‑generation family‑owned business in Burford, Ontario, supplied Kentucky Bluegrass for the playing surface at BMO Field—renamed Toronto Stadium—for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Vice‑president Mike Schiedel highlighted the company's 7,000‑acre operation with facilities in Burford, London, Hamilton and Cambridge, and its long‑standing relationship with the stadium spanning 15 years. The farm also provides sod for practice fields at New Tecumseh’s Nottawasaga Resort and has experience with high‑end sports venues such as the Pan Am Games. Schiedel argued that natural turf is preferred for player safety, citing injuries linked to artificial surfaces. Growing the grass requires a three‑year cycle and careful inventory management to ensure harvest‑ready rolls are available daily during the season.

The project underscores the role of local Canadian suppliers in supporting a major international sporting event and showcases the regional expertise in specialty turf production.