NFL players overwhelmingly find grass to be the better choice over artificial turf
Summary
NFL players prefer natural grass fields over artificial turf, citing injuries and discomfort from turf surfaces. Despite the players' support for grass, many NFL stadiums continue to use artificial turf mainly because it costs less to install and maintain.Key Facts
- Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen prefers grass because artificial turf caused painful burns on his legs.
- The NFL and its players' union have set rules for playing surfaces to meet safety and performance standards by 2028.
- Sixteen of 30 NFL stadiums will have grass fields this season, including Green Bay’s Lambeau Field with mostly grass reinforced by fibers.
- Newer NFL stadiums tend to use artificial turf; 11 out of 18 stadiums built since 2000 have turf surfaces.
- Artificial turf lasts 3 to 7 years and needs some maintenance, while grass requires ongoing care and usually lasts for about seven events before resodding.
- Players and the NFL Players Association want more grass fields, following a FIFA World Cup decision that required grass at NFL stadiums used during the tournament.
- The NFL’s director of field surfaces says modern artificial turf is much better than the older AstroTurf, with new standards focusing on safety, impact, and traction.
- Cost and maintenance play a major role in whether a stadium uses grass or turf, rather than climate or location.
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