TORONTO, ON | AstroTurf.com | April 8th, 2024 — AstroTurf is proud to celebrate its role in the remarkable renovation of Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays, as the stadium opens its doors for the 2024 home opener. The latest phase of improvements, including a fully reimagined 100-level seating area, modernized dugouts, premium fan spaces, and a new premium AstroTurf Diamond Series playing surface, are all part of the Blue Jays’ continued commitment to providing a first-class experience for fans and athletes alike.
This season also marks a significant milestone — 2024 is the 30th year the Toronto Blue Jays have played on AstroTurf. It’s been a long-standing partnership built on trust between the club and the leader in synthetic turf innovation. The transformation is part of the Rogers Centre’s transition from a multipurpose facility to a true baseball-first venue. With enhanced sightlines, increased legroom, additional cup holders, and closer proximity to the action, fans will enjoy a ballpark experience like never before.
Central to this renovation is the installation of AstroTurf’s Diamond Series — the most advanced synthetic baseball system on the market today.
The Diamond Series is engineered to deliver the most natural play possible, replicating the performance of natural grass and clay through a combination of proprietary fiber technology and innovative infill solutions. From true bounces to authentic sliding distances and natural ball speeds, the Diamond Series ensures consistent playability and maximized safety for athletes. Customization options allow clubs like the Blue Jays to create a home-field advantage that suits their unique style of play.
“The Diamond Series represents our dedication to innovation and excellence,” said Aaron Klotz, AstroTurf Director of Baseball. “We are honored to contribute to this iconic stadium’s next chapter and provide a field that reflects Major League standards in both performance and aesthetics.”
The Rogers Centre renovations, part of a nearly $400 million privately funded investment, required extraordinary precision and planning. More than 32 million pounds of materials were removed and recycled during the renovation, and over 6,500 cubic meters of concrete and 3.3 million pounds of structural steel were installed to reshape the ballpark’s lower bowl and fan amenities.
As the Blue Jays return home after a 10-game road trip to open the season, Rogers Centre is ready to welcome fans back to a dynamic and modernized baseball environment.
To learn more about AstroTurf and the Diamond Series, visit astroturf.com.
About AstroTurf® Corporation
AstroTurf® is the Original Synthetic Turf Brand and the leader in baseball-specific turf innovation. The AstroTurf Diamond Series sets the benchmark for high-performance baseball and softball surfaces and are engineered for true playability, safety, and long-term durability. Designed with input from players, coaches, and groundskeepers, the Diamond Series delivers elite-level performance from the first pitch to the final out.
AstroTurf also offers top-tier surfacing solutions across multiple sports, including football, baseball, softball, field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse, along with industry-leading brands such as Rekortan® for track, Laykold® for court systems, and SYNLawn® for landscaping.
From major league stadiums to neighborhood ballfields, AstroTurf is elevating the game one field at a time. For more information, visit astroturf.com.
About Sport Group
Sport Group is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of artificial surfaces serving the global sports flooring, leisure and landscaping and industrial markets to over 70 countries globally. Headquartered in Burgheim, Germany, the company’s brand portfolio includes AstroTurf® (the iconic brand that invented the industry), Polytan®, SYNLawn®, LigaTurf®, Poligras®, Rekortan®, and Laykold®.
Sport Group is an industry leader in green technologies, pioneering sustainable products and services such as the world’s first carbon neutral soccer turf, the world’s first carbon zero field hockey turf and development of the industry’s first, and only, turf recycling facility capable of recycling EPDM rubber.
The company has approximately 2,400 employees and operates nine vertically integrated manufacturing facilities and 31 distribution centers across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For additional information about Sport Group, please visit sportgroup-holding.com.
