The Soldier Field Grounds Crew Solved Their Biggest Turf Headache
/When football season kicks off in Chicago, there’s no margin for error on the field. Natural turf crews are under relentless pressure to deliver a flawless, TV-ready surface — one that performs under the pounding of 300-pound linemen and still looks perfect for national broadcasts.
For the team at Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, one of the biggest game-day frustrations wasn’t the weather, the schedule, or the wear and tear. It was the seams — the narrow gaps that appear after re-sodding. Every time new turf was installed, the grounds crew had to walk the entire field, checking each seam by hand. It was slow, labor-intensive, and stressful, especially with kickoff looming.
That’s where SIDEKICK stepped in.
Using Sidekick’s internationally-patented compression technology, the Soldier Field crew found a way to lock turf together more securely than ever. The system compresses and tightens each roll of sod with precision, creating a seamless surface that stays flat and firm — even under heavy use.
The results speak for themselves:
✅ 95-99% fewer seam issues
✅ Less time spent on post-installation walkthroughs
✅ A safer, more consistent playing field
With Sidekick, the crew can finally shift their focus from patching and checking to optimizing playability and performance.
And it’s not just the pros seeing the difference. From local parks and high school stadiums to professional sports venues, SIDEKICK is changing the standard for turf installation and maintenance — saving time, reducing labor, and delivering pro-level results at every level of play.
Because when the field performs flawlessly, the game does too.
Contact us to learn more or see SIDEKICK in action here.
