Editor’s note: See more-current story: “Artificial turf making a comeback at NFL stadiums, MLB ballparks.”
During the 2015 season, a LawnStarter review showed that 17 NFL fields had natural grass surfaces and 14 had artificial turf surfaces.
In all, 32 teams compete in the NFL; the New York Giants and New York Jets share a stadium.
In May 2016, the Baltimore Ravens laid natural grass turf at M&T Bank Stadium.
Photo: Twitter/Jason Newton
The Baltimore Ravens were the last NFL team to switch when before the 2016 season, the Ravens’ M&T Bank Stadium replaced the artificial turf with natural grass.
According to BaltimoreRavens.com, players’ reviews of the new field have been “overwhelmingly positive.” For instance, fullback Kyle Juszczyk praised the natural grass as “top of the line.”
“It’s premium right now. I could go out and putt on this thing right now,” Juszczyk told BaltimoreRavens.com in August. “I’m very pro grass. My knees feel better after practice … .”
Here’s the rundown of natural grass surfaces vs. artificial turf surfaces at NFL stadiums.
Natural grass
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City Chiefs (Kansas City, MO)
Image: YouTube/Burgers R Tasty
Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers (Charlotte, NC)
Photo: Delaware North
FedEx Field
Washington Redskins (Washington DC)
Photo: Redskins.com
FirstEnergy Stadium
Cleveland Browns (Cleveland, OH)
Photo: Turner Construction
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Dolphins (Miami, FL)
Photo: Stadia
Heinz Field
Pittsburgh Steelers (Pittsburgh, PA)
Photo: Flickr/fatherspoon
Lambeau Field
Green Bay Packers
Photo: Event USA
Levi’s Stadium
San Francisco 49ers
Photo: Levi’s Stadium
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia Eagles (Philadelphia, PA)
Photo: Gensler
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Los Angeles Rams (Los Angeles, CA)
(Note: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is the temporary home of the Rams. Construction on a new stadium is scheduled to be completed in 2019; the field there will be made of artificial turf. In St. Louis, the Rams played on artificial turf.)
Photo: Facebook/Los Angeles Rams
M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore Ravens (Baltimore, MD)
Photo: BaltimoreRavens.com
Nissan Stadium
Tennessee Titans (Nashville, TN)
Photo: Athletic Turf
O.co Coliseum
Oakland Raiders
Photo: Flickr/Brian Cantoni
Qualcomm Stadium
San Diego Chargers (San Diego, CA)
Photo: Pyro Spectaculars by Souza
Raymond James Stadium
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Tampa, FL)
Photo: Foresite Group
Soldier Field
Chicago Bears (Chicago, IL)
Photo: Twitter/Soldier Field
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Denver Broncos (Denver, CO)
Photo: Flickr/Craig Hawkins
University of Phoenix Stadium
Arizona Cardinals
Photo: Ephesus Lighting
Artificial turf
AT&T Stadium
Dallas Cowboys (Dallas, TX)
Photo: Mail Systems Management Association
CenturyLink Field
Seattle Seahawks (Seattle, WA)
Photo: Seahawks.com
Ford Field
Detroit Lions (Detroit, MI)
Photo: Levy Restaurants
Georgia Dome
Atlanta Falcons (Atlanta, GA)
(Note: The Falcons’ new home, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, will have artificial turf. The stadium is set to open in 2017.)
Image: YouTube/Bossman Show
Gillette Stadium
New England Patriots
Photo: Rukkus
Lucas Oil Field
Indianapolis Colts (Indianapolis, IN)
Photo: Hunt Construction Group
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
New Orleans Saints (New Orleans, LA)
Photo: M-Communications
MetLife Stadium
New York Giants
New York Jets
Image: YouTube/Robin Fokker
NRG Stadium
Houston Texans (Houston, TX)
Photo: The Consulting Engineers Group
New Era Field
Buffalo Bills
Photo: Twitter/Buffalo Bills
Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati Bengals (Cincinnati, OH)
Photo: Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau
U.S. Bank Stadium
Minnesota Vikings (Minneapolis, MN)
Photo: Vikings.com
Data sources
http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/08/03/miami-dolphins-stadium-update-miami-hurricanes-2016-grass-installed/
http://www.athleticbusiness.com/industry-press-room/houston-texans-install-ubu-sports-synthetic-turf-system-at-nrg-stadium.html
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/02/07/what-itll-take-to-get-la-memorial-coliseum-ready-for-rams/
http://www.lasports.org/lafacilities/display.php?s=Stadium&id=8
http://www.kctv5.com/story/31767706/underground-upgrades-at-arrowhead-stadium-to-help-in-snowy-weather
http://www.matrix-turf.com/products/softtop-convertible-turf-system/
http://www.sportsauthorityfieldatmilehigh.com/stadium-information/about-us/facts-figures
http://heinzfield.com/stadium/heinz-field-facts/
http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/02/19/first-goal-inc-announces-new-fieldturf-centurylink-field
http://www.panthers.com/stadium/facts.html
http://www.universityofphoenixstadium.com/stadium/statistics
http://www.packers.com/lambeau-field/stadium-info/history/
https://www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com/sports-turf/baltimore-ravens-turf/
http://www.fieldturf.com/en/artificial-turf/artificial-turf-news/georgia-dome-atlanta-falcons-select-fieldturf
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/synthetic-turf-chosen-for-mercedes-benz-stadium/nqR96/
http://www.colts.com/stadium/lucas-oil-stadium.html
http://www.chargers.com/gameday/facts-and-stats
http://www.raiders.com/footer/contact-us.html
http://www.einpresswire.com/article/341375138/houston-texans-install-ubu-sports-synthetic-turf-system-at-nrg-stadium-home-of-super-bowl-li
Top photo: TheRichest.com
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