Patriots to Replace Recently Installed Turf Field Before Exhibition Opener

Here’s why Gillette Stadium is swapping out its turf surface again so soon after the World Cup - The Boston Globe

After swapping out the natural grass, Gillette Stadium will see its second turf playing surface installation of the summer due to a specific NFL policy.

Patriots' Artificial Turf Ruled 'Noncompliant' After Gillette Stadium Replaced Grass from World Cup

Ahead of the New England Patriots' preseason home game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, new artificial turf is being installed at Gillette Stadium.

Patriots to replace recently installed turf field before exhibition opener - Regional Media News

Another new turf field is being installed at Gillette Stadium in time for the New England Patriots' preseason opener, set for Thursday against the Indianapolis Colts. The stadium in Foxborough, Mass., had a natural grass surface installed for recent FIFA World Cup matches hosted there, as was required under FIFA specifications. After France defeated Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal match on July 9, the grass was removed and a new turf field p…

Patriots to replace recently installed turf field before exhibition opener

Here's why Gillette Stadium is swapping out its turf surface again so soon after the World Cup

After swapping out the natural grass, Gillette Stadium will see its second turf playing surface installation of the summer due to a specific NFL policy. The post Here’s why Gillette Stadium is swapping out its turf surface again so soon after the World Cup appeared first on Boston.com.

‘Dumbest Thing in American Culture’ — Ex-NFL QB Slams Patriots for Installing Artificial Turf After Using Grass in World Cup

The NFL playing surface issues continue to be a debate, and now it is the Patriots who may not have their surface up to league standard.