Bringing World Cup Soccer to the Pingry School

Selected as an official practice facility for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, The Pingry School is upgrading its athletic infrastructure to meet FIFA’s international standards. Key improvements include expanding the Miller A. Bugliari ’52 World Cup Field, adding a second World Cup practice field, and creating enhanced spectator facilities with elevated pavilions.

This transformative project reflects the seamless collaboration between Bohler’s planning, landscape architecture, and site civil engineering teams, showcasing their combined expertise in creating a design that balances functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability while delivering exceptional value.

Delivering on a Tight Timeline

Meeting FIFA’s rigorous standards for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Bohler is fast-tracking facility upgrades at The Pingry School for a Spring 2025 completion. This timeline ensures proper grass and plant establishment before international teams begin their training preparations.

 

Bohler’s proactive approach to meeting the accelerated timeline focused on streamlined permitting and expedited the design. Through close coordination with local authorities and school’s leadership, the team identified and resolved potential challenges before they could impact the project timeline. Key strategies included:

Accelerated Permitting and Construction Through Phased Implementation

By leveraging established relationships with regulatory agencies and the town, Bohler secured early approvals to begin construction on specific portions of the project that didn’t require full board approval. This innovative approach allowed construction to advance significantly, even before the final board presentation.

Integrated Design Approach

The early collaboration between Bohler’s site civil engineering, planning, and landscape architecture teams eliminated redundancies, streamlined design iterations and delivery — reducing added costs often associated with separate teams managing different aspects of a project.

Collaborative Project Management

Regular coordination with stakeholders and Pingry’s FIFA contact kept the project on track—enabling quick resolution of design and construction adjustments.

This streamlined approach ensures that The Pingry School’s facilities will not only meet FIFA’s standards but also stand as a testament to the region’s readiness to support the world’s largest sporting event.

 

Elevating the Design for Global Talent

Bohler’s design delivers FIFA-compliant facilities while maximizing site functionality. The project features two natural grass soccer fields for World Cup practice, enhanced terrace seating and an elevated spectator pavilion with dedicated spaces for team recognition.

To accommodate the new practice facilities, the varsity baseball field was relocated and redesigned with an all-synthetic turf infield and natural grass outfield. Updated dugouts, player seating, and storage areas ensure a modern, efficient layout for athletes. The design also integrates advanced drainage systems to optimize field performance and durability, combining precision engineering with an aesthetic appeal that reflects the school’s commitment to excellence.

 

Building on a Legacy at Pingry

Building on a successful longstanding partnership, Bohler continues to support The Pingry’s School evolution.  From 5,000-square-foot addition for classrooms and common space, to a 60,000-square-foot playground on the Short Hills campus, each project reflects our commitment to the school’s growth.

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