Football Pitch Surface: Hybrid Grass vs. Artificial Turf

The Real Estate Committee has responded to an inquiry from Henrik Virro (M) and others regarding the hybrid turf football pitches at Gärdet. The Real Estate Department explained that hybrid grass requires significantly more maintenance and has a shorter playing season (weeks 18-40) than artificial turf. A switch to artificial turf is not easily possible as the pitches are located in the National City Park, requiring approvals from the Royal Djurgården Administration and the County Administrative Board, and artificial turf was already rejected in 2021.