Cowboys show off grow structure for Copa America grass surface

The Dallas Cowboys had to install a real grass surface at AT&T Stadium ahead of Copa America, and the team shared its unique setup to get the surface ready.

Jun 21, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the field and the fans and the announced attendance during the game between Chile and Peru in a 2024 Copa America match at AT&T Stadium. / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys and AT&T Stadium will host a handful of games throughout the 2024 Copa América, the international men's soccer championship featuring teams from CONCACAF and South America's CONMEBOL.

AT&T Stadium hosts a pair of matches in the group stage, including the United States vs. Bolivia on Sunday, June 23. It will also host the quarterfinal clash between the Group B Winner and Group A Runner-up on Friday, July 5.

Because artificial turf is not allowed for major soccer tournaments, AT&T Stadium installed a temporary natural grass surface to bring it up to standard.

AT&T Stadium shared a video on social media of the natural grass being grown, with an intricate structure of grow lights that shows the hard work that went into the temporary makeover.

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Copa América is a test for AT&T Stadium ahead of the 2024 FIFA World Cup. The stadium will host nine games throughout the tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The United States vs. Bolivia airs on FOX at 6:00 p.m. ET. The USMNT is heavily favored (-570) entering the match.

The 2024 Copa América final is set for Sunday, July 14, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

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