Why the Biggest Sporting Events Trust Sidekick Equipment

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Preparing fields for the world’s biggest sporting events leaves no room for delays. From Olympic venues and World Cup stadiums to Football’s Biggest Bowl fields and professional baseball parks, turf crews depend on equipment that can deliver precision, speed, and reliability under pressure.

Sidekick equipment has been used by crews working on some of the most demanding field transformations in professional sports. These projects often require stadium pitches to be installed or converted in extremely tight windows while meeting the highest performance standards for players and broadcasters alike.

Innovations like Sidekick DUO continue to push field preparation forward, giving grounds crews a more versatile system that helps them work efficiently while maintaining elite playing conditions.

Whether preparing a championship venue or maintaining a professional facility, Sidekick helps crews keep fields ready for the biggest moments in sport. Contact us to learn more.

Introducing the SIDEKICK DUO: A New Era in Turf Installation

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We’re excited to announce the launch of the SIDEKICK DUO! Our all-new, dual-use sod installer that’s set to revolutionize the turf industry. Building on our internationally patented SIDEKICK attachment, the DUO combines innovative engineering with user-focused design to make turf installation faster, easier, and more precise than ever before.

The SIDEKICK DUO features a six-wheel design for unmatched efficiency and the lightest possible footprint. With its dual functionality, it allows groundskeepers and contractors to unroll and compress thick-cut sod seamlessly with a single machine. By streamlining the entire installation process, the DUO saves valuable time and labor while ensuring a flawless, ready-to-play surface.

Here’s what sets the SIDEKICK DUO apart:

Ready in Record Time: Complete full-field replacements in just one day, freeing up turf teams for other critical tasks.

Innovative Design: The SIDEKICK DUO’s compression plate ensures that turf rolls fit together seamlessly, creating a uniform playing surface that’s ready for use the same day.

Versatility & Portability: Designed for easy transport and storage, the DUO’s expandable and collapsible design makes it practical for a wide range of applications.

This new innovation reflects our ongoing commitment to creating solutions that benefit turf managers, contractors, and athletes alike. Whether you’re managing a stadium, concert venue, or sports field, the SIDEKICK DUO offers unparalleled performance and reliability.

Contact us to learn more. See the full SIDEKICK DUO press release here.

Experience the SIDEKICK DUO at TPI 2026 Conference in Tucson

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This week, the turfgrass industry converges on Tucson, Arizona for the TPI 2026 International Education Conference, and we're excited to be part of it. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sonoran desert at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, this year's conference promises to be an exceptional gathering of sod producers, contractors, and turf professionals from across the country.

Live Demo at Evergreen Turf Field Day

We're thrilled to showcase the SIDEKICK DUO at the Evergreen Turf Field Day – one of the conference's most anticipated events. This is your opportunity to see our innovative sod installation equipment in action and understand why it's becoming the go-to solution for producers and installers nationwide.

Why the SIDEKICK DUO Matters for Sod Producers

The turfgrass industry is evolving, and efficiency has never been more critical. The SIDEKICK DUO addresses the challenges sod producers and installers face daily:

Speed and Efficiency: Complete full-field sod installations in a single day. The dual-functionality design allows you to unroll and compress thick-cut sod with one machine, dramatically reducing installation time and labor costs.

Superior Results: The six-wheel design creates the lightest possible footprint while the compression plate ensures seamless turf roll placement. The result? A uniform, ready-to-play surface that meets the highest quality standards your customers expect.

Versatility for Your Business: Whether you're installing sod at sports fields, golf courses, commercial properties, or residential projects, the SIDEKICK DUO adapts to your needs. Its expandable and collapsible design makes it easy to transport between job sites, maximizing your operational efficiency.

Reduced Labor, Increased Productivity: In an industry facing labor challenges, the SIDEKICK DUO allows smaller crews to accomplish more. Your team can complete installations faster and move on to the next project, increasing your overall productivity and profitability.

More Than Just Equipment

The TPI Conference is where innovation meets community. This year's program features industry experts discussing emerging trends, new technologies, and policy developments affecting sod producers. Topics include using weather data to mitigate risk, sod as agriculture policy, and the latest production techniques.

The Evergreen Turf Field Day brings all these elements together – live equipment demonstrations, supplier networking, and hands-on learning about technologies that are shaping the future of sod production.

Join Us in Tucson

If you're attending TPI 2026, we'd love to kick it with you. See the SIDEKICK DUO for yourself, ask questions, and talk with our team about how this equipment can transform your sod installation process.

The conference offers the perfect environment to learn, network, and discover solutions that can take your business to the next level. From the luxury accommodations and desert scenery to the wealth of industry knowledge being shared, TPI 2026 is where the turfgrass community comes together.

We look forward to seeing you at the Evergreen Turf Field Day and throughout the conference. Come see for yourself why the SIDEKICK DUO is revolutionizing sod installation at the TPI 2026 International Education Conference.

The Soldier Field Grounds Crew Solved Their Biggest Turf Headache

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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.