Pitch update at BBSP Stadium Rugby Park

Work is underway on the installation of a new hybrid, grass pitch at BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, Kilmarnock Football Club can confirm.

It’s an exciting time for Ayrshire’s only Premier club. This summer will see the return of a slick, grass park at the stadium, as everyone looks forward to watching Neil McCann’s Blue & White army take to the top-flight in the manager’s first full season in charge.

This ambitious project coincides with the construction of Bowie Park – the club’s brand-new training facility, which will be operational soon.

On Monday, May 18 CY Turf commenced the process by starting to lift the artificial surface, which was laid in 2019. This was the second astroturf pitch implemented by the club, with the initial artificial surface laid almost 12 years ago.

Upon the completion of this phase, principal contractor, The Malcolm Group, will continue the works.

Gregg McEwan, general manager said: “The agreed scope of works includes the reinstatement of the main playing surface incorporating the new hybrid natural grass system, associated rootzone constructor, irrigator upgrades, under-pitch heating, kerbing works, and pitch surround build-up and surfacing works.

“The club’s target remains to have the pitch completed and in a match-ready condition for the commencement of the 2026/27 season, with works programmed accordingly.”

The club are also pleased to announce that the old artificial surface will be donated to a charitable cause in Africa.

Further progress updates will be issued in due course as we approach a return to football in July.