The Pontiac Silverdome, which opened in 1975, was home to the Detroit Lions for decades. The property sat on 199 acres of land. When the stadium opened, it featured a fiberglass fabric roof held up by air pressure. The Silverdome boasted a seating capacity of 82,666+, it was the largest stadium in the National Football […]
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The Pontiac Silverdome, which opened in 1975, was home to the Detroit Lions for decades. The property sat on 199 acres of land. When the stadium opened, it featured a fiberglass fabric roof held up by air pressure. The Silverdome boasted a seating capacity of 82,666+, it was the largest stadium in the National Football […]
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Valparaiso University won their home opening series on their new turf. Southern Illinois University couldn’t overcome the might of the Crusaders in the four game series. Breaking in the new turf at Emory G. Bauer Field was a big moment for the program, and they were excited to share it with the world. “The addition of the […]
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The College of New Jersey Lacrosse and Field Hockey teams are now playing on one of the most advanced field hockey surfaces in the world. Manufactured by AstroTurf®, the leading innovator in synthetic turf products, Poligras Platinum is a high-tech, tufted system designed to provide optimum ball surface interaction and deliver a consistent playing experience […]
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Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has entered a multi-year partnership with AstroTurf, a leader in synthetic turf. AstroTurf becomes the Official Synthetic Turf Field Building Partner and the preferred vendor for all future synthetic turf projects. “AstroTurf’s innovative products and top of the line resources provide the performance and quality that is […]
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Purdue University has chosen the inventor and leading innovator of artificial turf for their football practice field at the Bimel Outdoor Practice Complex, providing the players with a world-class athletic turf for the 2021 training season. AstroTurf® fields have traditionally been a top choice among Big Ten schools. The Bimel Complex, built in 2009, consists […]
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March 21, 2021 has been officially named AstroTurf Day in Dalton, Georgia, home to AstroTurf’s manufacturing facility since 1968. The Mayor of Dalton, David Pennington, made the proclamation to mark the 55th anniversary of the first major league game ever played on synthetic turf: the match-up between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers […]
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