Northern Illinois University Elevates Its Athletics Programs with New AstroTurf Soccer, Baseball Fields

Northern Illinois University announces plans to replace two athletic fields on campus, taking an important step forward on the school’s quest to further support student-athletes and ensure the future success of NIL athletic programs. The university’s Board of Trustees recently approved the installation of new AstroTurf fields at the Northern Illinois University Soccer and Track […]

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AstroTurf Day Celebrates Sports History and Historic Milestones

On March 21, 1966, the first major league baseball game played on a synthetic surface took place. More than 55 years later, we continue to mark that historic day with the second annual AstroTurf Day. Established in 2021 in Dalton, Georgia, home to AstroTurf’s manufacturing facility since 1968, the company celebrates sports history and company […]

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AstroTurf and Polytan Produce Hockey Documentary; The Surface

AstroTurf and Polytan Produce Hockey Documentary; The Surface

Polytan and Astroturf have announced the digital release of ‘The Surface,’ a new hockey documentary which charts hockey’s turf transformation from grass players to turf-natives. The film was produced by Level Films. Directors and producers James Dean and Matt Crocker explore some of the most pivotal moments in hockey’s 45- year transformation since the First […]

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AstroTurf and Sport Group Working to Provide Stronger Recycling Solution

AstroTurf Corporation Celebrates Strong Year of High-Level Installs

With new turf installations at over a dozen top schools and revitalization projects with Major League Baseball, 2021 is turning out to be a standout year for AstroTurf®, the creator of world-class athletic surfaces. Throughout the spring season and summer training, AstroTurf® completed a large number of notable projects, ensuring football teams at schools across […]

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AstroTurf and Sport Group Working to Provide Stronger Recycling Solution

Sport Group, the parent company of AstroTurf, has signed a Letter of Intent to join forces in the development of artificial grass recycling infrastructure and technology throughout Europe. With their respective partners, both companies are already fully supported from leading artificial turf companies in Europe and demonstrate their commitment to provide suitable end-of-life recycling solutions for […]

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The Toronto Blue Jays Are Coming Home to a New World-Class AstroTurf Field

After 670 days away from the Rogers Centre in Toronto, the Blue Jays will return to their home field on July 30th. And they will play their first game north of the border since September 2019 on a newly installed AstroTurf baseball field, a project that has been in the works for more than a […]

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Washington Huskies Go All Out with New AstroTurf Installation at Husky Stadium

After a shortened four-game run in 2020, the Huskies are ready to reveal what they are capable of with a full 12-game season and a brand-new AstroTurf® home field. The University of Washington chose to install the most popular turf system developed by the leaders in high-performance synthetic sports surfaces, helping to kick off what […]

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WATCH: Valparaiso University Gets Incredible New Baseball Field

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 Ups Their Field Hockey Game with New AstroTurf

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 Announces New Partnership with AstroTurf 

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 Football Will Be Getting Game Ready on AstroTurf

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 21st Officially Proclaimed AstroTurf Day

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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