FieldTurf Remains the Leading Choice in the NFL

The NFL is back, and FieldTurf continues to be the top choice among NFL teams!

As the 2024 season kicks off, we're excited to watch the first game played at Paycor Stadium for the newest team to trust FieldTurf, the Cincinnati Bengals. This marks another milestone in our nearly 25-year journey in the NFL, which began in 2000 with the Seattle Seahawks.

Our partnership with Seattle was the first step in FieldTurf's path to becoming the NFL's top synthetic turf provider. This offseason, four NFL teams—Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, and Seattle Seahawks—chose to replace their existing FieldTurf surfaces, reaffirming their trust. These teams, along with current stadium installations for the Detroit Lions, New York Giants, and New York Jets, are part of the 11 NFL organizations that use FieldTurf across their facilities, and we are grateful for their continued confidence.

FieldTurf CORE, the world’s first super fiber, is installed at all the NFL stadium venues. Built from FieldTurf’s 25+ years of industry-leading innovation and unmatched expertise, CORE, rewrites the playbook for sports turf, reinvents the playing field, and redefines the player experience. CORE is designed to deliver a more realistic, textured, grass-like shape with optimal durability and resiliency.

Here's a quick look at FieldTurf’s busy offseason:

Cincinnati Bengals – Paycor Stadium
Making our installation at Cincinnati even more exciting is that we can join in celebrating the Bengals’ 25th season at Paycor Stadium. Only after a rigorous review process did the Hamilton County Commissioners approve the project for FieldTurf to replace its aged surface.

“Hamilton County and the Bengals are committed to providing a top-level playing surface for NFL games, and this step confirms that commitment,” said Paycor Stadium Managing Director Steve Johnson.

Atlanta Falcons – Mercedes Benz Stadium
We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United of Major League Soccer (MLS). The new installation marks the latest chapter in a relationship that began in 2017 during Atlanta United’s inaugural season. We’re proud to have remained the preferred surface option ever since.

Carolina Panthers – Bank of America
As we congratulate the Carolina Panthers on their 30th anniversary, we’re equally excited to mark FieldTurf’s fourth year at Bank of America Stadium, which is also home to Charlotte FC (MLS). This offseason, our team installed a new FieldTurf Vertex CORE system at the venue, also known for hosting top-tier college football action, like the Duke’s Mayo Bowl since 2002 and the ACC Championship Game since 2017.

New England Patriots – Gillette Stadium
The New England Patriots might not be as old as the NFL, which is entering its 105th season, but as the team prepares to turn 65, it’s among the league’s most iconic franchises. We’re proud to have been the preferred surface for a large part of that history, as this will be our 19th season at Gillette Stadium. We look forward to seeing the Patriots in action on their new field, which is also used by the New England Revolution (MLS).

“FieldTurf has been trusted at Gillette Stadium for almost 20 years, and we’re happy to see that tradition continue with this latest installation. We know that FieldTurf is an industry leader that continues to innovate and provide new and improved products that we love to feature at Gillette Stadium.” said Jim Nolan, Chief Operating Officer of Kraft Sports + Entertainment.

Seattle Seahawks – Lumen Field
The year’s field replacement at Lumen Field builds on a nearly 25-year relationship. Our installation at the University of Washington’s Husky Stadium in 2000 made the Seahawks the first NFL team to play its home games on FieldTurf. With Lumen Field’s continued use of our artificial turf, we have the privilege of providing elite surfacing for the Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC (MLS), and Seattle Reign FC (National Women's Soccer League).

"We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with FieldTurf as the industry leader in excellence and durability in new turf technology," said Zach Hensley, Seahawks VP of Operations and General Manager, Lumen Field

About FieldTurf

FieldTurf is part of Tarkett Sports, one of the nation's largest sports construction and manufacturing companies, is the industry leader in artificial turf, running tracks, athletic flooring, post-tensioned concrete, and hybrid grass surfaces. With over 25 years of experience and more than 80,000 installations worldwide, Tarkett Sports is dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance athletic performance and safety.