More than the score – Field of Dreams: How to prepare NFL turf for the Super Bowl

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Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will have an estimated global audience of more than 127 million. The field at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., must not only cater to the players and dozens of staff members, but also to cater to the pregame and halftime festivities that help make Super Bowl Sunday a massive cultural phenomenon. Jordan Ashai was part of the ground crew that handled the 2022 Super Bowl held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. John Bennett tells why turf preparation should start months, sometimes years, in advance. He also explains the challenges brought by the event’s popular halftime show — which this year features Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny. Former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Scheckter explains what coaches and players look for in a Super Bowl stadium. Every Monday to Friday, More Than the Score tells stories beyond the score from around the world of sports. From the Winter Olympics to the Super Bowl, from the Australian Open to the Diamond League, from netball to Formula 1. We’ve interviewed exceptional athletes such as Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure, boxing queen Cecilia Braijhus and cycling king Harry Lafresne, as well as the experts who work behind the scenes, from the referees who run VAR to the coaches who keep athletes at peak fitness. In addition, we have the experience of the BBC’s senior journalists, who share their insights from decades of covering sports at all levels. And if you have your own opinion on the stories we cover, we’d love to hear from you. Email morethanthescore@bbc.co.uk, or WhatsApp us on 0470 032 800 0044. You can find more information, as well as our privacy notice, on our website: www.bbcworldservice.com/morethanthescore

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