A Maryport-based business has created pitch technology that is being used across the World Cup stadiums.
A spokesperson for the company said: "SIS Pitches’ technology will play a crucial role in maintaining consistent, world-class playing conditions throughout the tournament, despite the potential for extreme weather and the demands of an expanded fixture schedule."
Ivo Lamot, CEO of SIS Pitches, said: "Seeing our technology present at nine of the 16 stadiums being used this summer is a huge moment for SIS Pitches and a reflection of the reputation it has around the globe.
"Having been involved in the previous two tournaments in Russia and Qatar, we understand how important it is that our technology works alongside that of other partners to ensure each pitch system performs as intended.
"For this tournament in particular, expert grounds teams and the best companies in the industry have come together across the stadium network to transform multi-use NFL and MLS venues into high-quality hybrid surfaces for the world’s best players."
The 2026 tournament will feature 48 teams and matches spread across a range of climates and venues.
The company has supplied various combinations of its SIS Grass Hybrid system in addition to subsurface drainage and aeration infrastructure at nine of the host stadiums.
The hybrid pitch system uses stitched synthetic fibres designed to reinforce natural grass, enhancing durability and supporting deeper root growth.
According to the firm, this blend allows each pitch to recover quickly and perform reliably regardless of climate or grass variety.
The system supports transitions between bluegrass and Bermuda grass commonly used in North American stadiums.
SIS Pitches also provided its DrainTalent vacuum drainage system at stadiums in Guadalajara, Seattle, and Vancouver.
This technology is designed to rapidly remove excess water during downpours to minimise the risk of match delays.
SIS said DrainTalent can also deliver subsurface irrigation, delivering water directly to the roots to promote healthy growth while improving water efficiency and pitch resilience.
The pitch in Monterrey was built by SIS Pitches in 2025 and includes the company’s full suite of services.
That surface combines the SIS Grass Hybrid with SIS Heat Core undersoil heating and SIS Air Core subsurface aeration.
SIS Pitches' involvement in the World Cup spans nearly two decades, beginning with the 2006 tournament in Germany and more recently in Russia and Qatar.
The company’s tech has been integrated with products from other specialists in the industry.
In some venues, this even involved constructing hybrid surfaces over existing synthetic pitches.
According to a spokesperson, each host venue faced unique environmental challenges, from intense heat to potential heavy rainfall.
The company credits the efforts of the host nations’ ground staff for the successful implementation of its tech.
Venues using the SIS Grass Hybrid system include San Francisco, Miami, Kansas City, Toronto, Monterrey, and the New York New Jersey Stadium, which will host the final.
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