Real Grass vs. Artificial Turf — The Debate Is Back. #WorthTheCost
/The natural grass vs. artificial turf debate is back in the spotlight after several NFL stadiums converted to natural grass for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Those temporary conversions have renewed questions about why more NFL venues don’t use grass year-round.
NFL players have been among the most vocal advocates for natural surfaces, pointing to comfort, footing, and concerns about how artificial turf affects the body over a full season. The World Cup conversions have added fuel to the conversation by showing that natural grass can be installed in venues that typically use synthetic turf.
But choosing natural grass is only part of the equation. At the professional level, the surface has to be installed quickly, consistently, and to exacting standards—especially when stadium schedules leave little room for error.
That’s where SIDEKICK comes in. Powered by our internationally-patented compression technology, SIDEKICK helps crews create tighter seams, consistent compression, and cleaner turf installs from start to finish. The grass-vs.-turf debate isn’t going away. But when natural turf is the choice, getting the install right matters.
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