There are also multiple types of turf and grass in use, perhaps further complicating matters. The league doesn’t have a specific regulation on the type of surfaces teams lay down. As of now, 15 ...

Tretter added that’s because grass had its highest injury rate of the past decade in 2023. But it’s worth pointing out, he said, that it’s still lower than turf.

This means the turf field was 69 degrees hotter than the grass surface, which means that can be the biggest difference between a heat-related illness and just a hot summer day.

The field will then be tested for traction and durability as well as health before being removed. A new field of Desert Green cool-season grass will then be installed for this summer’s CONCACAF ...

The Tennessee Titans debut their new turf field at Nissan Stadium Sunday. Here's how players and experts feel about the transition away from natural grass.

The Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. LAS VEGAS — For each of the first 57 Super Bowls, George Toma was contracted by the NFL to prepare the field. That tenure earned ...

According to the article, natural grass fields cost between $300,000 and $500,000. Then there are the infrastructure and annual maintenance costs that can reach upwards of $1,000,000 a year.