During spring, summer, and fall 2026, Uppsala municipality will renovate or replace several artificial turf football pitches. Material will be reused, and new pitches built on former natural grass areas. Clubs will receive redistributed training times during the works.
Uppsala municipality has announced major maintenance for football pitches in 2026. Artificial turf withstands more wear than natural grass but still needs upkeep and replacement after its lifespan. The work is limited to the summer half-year, impacting training and matches for local clubs. Material from higher-standard pitches is reused on lower ones, such as from Studenternas fotbollsarena to Österängens IP and from Valsätra IP to Lindbacken. Training slots are reassigned to available areas, though some clubs will play on alternative pitches while their home grounds are reworked. The artificial turf pitches to be relaid include Studenternas fotbollsarena, Bälinge IP, Årsta IP, Österängens IP, Lötens IP, Valsätra IP, and Lindbacken. Former natural grass sites will gain new artificial turf at Sunnersta IP, Kronåsen, and Gottsunda konstgräsplan. The municipality will keep affected clubs and uppsala.se updated on progress. Details are in the Lokalförsörjningsplan.