Giants, Jets' MetLife Stadium to Replace Turf with New Artificial Grass in 2023

The current turf at the stadium will be replaced with artificial grass.

Despite calls from players to replace the turf with natural grass, the stadium is considering options for a new synthetic surface.

Every 3-4 years, we replace our playing surface. The field at the stadium will be replaced in 2023 and the stadium is currently reviewing proposals from multiple vendors for a new synthetic surface.

Most of the players in the National Football League prefer a natural grass field, according to the Giants safety.

Part of the challenge is the two teams and all of the events that happen on that field, and so we would love grass, but if that is not feasible, the new state-of-the-art turf that is available will have to go down. There is a push to make everyone the same as the Giants are on that type of thing.

There are a number of teams that still play on artificial turf.

The statement was made by the NFLPA in response to the stadium announcement.

It's good to hear the players say that change needs to be made. For players who will be at greater risk the rest of the season the change won't come soon. We expect the surface to meet the highest safety and performance standards.

Since it was installed in 2020, the field at the stadium has been criticized by players and teams.

The 49ers played the Giants and Jets in back-to-back games at the stadium. Nick Bosa and Solomon Thomas were both injured and Jimmy Garoppolo had a high ankle injury.

The Giants lost a player to an injury. The turf was criticized by Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh after a player tore his knee in the season opener.

The recent rate of non-contact injuries to the knee, ankle and foot is roughly the same on natural and artificial playing surfaces.

It's clear that a change is needed with the complaints about the field.