Opening Day has a way of resetting everything. New rosters, new expectations, and a fresh calendar that quickly turns into a daily grind. For Major League Baseball organizations, that grind starts well before the first pitch of the regular season. It begins in spring training, continues through relentless travel and repetition, and ends only when October baseball is decided. Across that entire lifecycle, one thing has become increasingly important to clubs, facility operators, and the communities that surround them: a playing surface that performs consistently, stands up to heavy use, and keeps baseball moving even when conditions do not cooperate.
That is why AstroTurf remains trusted and chosen by Major League Baseball. As the Official Synthetic Turf Partner of MLB, AstroTurf is proud to support the game at every level, not through slogans, but through real-world performance that teams rely on every day. When athletes train and compete at full speed, surface consistency matters. When schedules tighten and weather changes fast, reliability matters. When facilities are asked to host continuous activity, durability matters. These are the exact demands modern baseball places on a field, and they are the standards AstroTurf is built to meet.
One of the clearest examples of that trust is in Toronto. The Toronto Blue Jays play on an AstroTurf system from Spring training to late October and is expected to perform under one of the most visible spotlights in the sport. The season is long, the home schedule is demanding, the weather is cold and the field must provide predictable footing and true ball response across every inning. A club does not choose a surface for a major-league environment unless it is confident the field will hold up through the intensity and repetition of a full season.
That same expectation applies in spring training, where clubs need surfaces that can withstand constant daily workload. The Baltimore Orioles have made a broad investment in AstroTurf across their spring training footprint, including a field installation and additional turf applications supporting training environments. Spring training is fast paced by design. Workloads are high, player groups rotate continuously, and practice schedules often must adapt around Florida weather. A surface that drains efficiently, stays consistent, and reduces maintenance burden can be the difference between losing valuable reps and keeping the full plan intact.
AstroTurf’s presence in baseball is not limited to professional venues. It extends into the wider baseball ecosystem through community fields and youth development environments tied to professional organizations. These are the fields that host tournaments, daily training, and long stretches of scheduled activity where durability and
field availability are critical. In many regions, baseball is not seasonal anymore. It is year-round. Field reliability is what keeps teams practicing, communities hosting events, and young athletes developing without constant interruptions.
At the center of AstroTurf’s baseball performance is the Diamond Series lineup, engineered specifically for the demands of baseball and softball play. The goal is simple: deliver consistent play characteristics that athletes and coaches can trust. True hops. Predictable footing. Durable base paths and high-traffic areas that do not break down after weeks of use. Systems designed to limit infill movement and reduce splash, so the field stays uniform and playable from the first inning to the last. Baseball is a game of inches and timing. Surface consistency helps protect both.
As the 2026 season approaches, AstroTurf is proud to open the year supporting Major League Baseball in a way that reflects what the modern game needs. From elite professional environments to spring training intensity and the community fields that build the sport’s future, AstroTurf remains committed to advancing durability, performance, and athlete-focused consistency. Opening Day is where the season begins. AstroTurf is proud to be part of what helps it run
About AstroTurf® Corporation
AstroTurf® Corporation is the original inventor and innovator of synthetic sports surfacing, leading the industry for 60 years. Known for pioneering surfacing solutions, AstroTurf® Corporation delivers cutting-edge products focused on performance, safety, and sustainability.
The company’s portfolio includes AstroTurf® fields, the trusted name in synthetic turf; Rekortan® tracks, the benchmark for elite running surfaces; Laykold® courts, the premier choice for tennis and multi-sport court play; and SYNLawn®, the industry leader in residential and commercial landscaping solutions. These products are the original brands in their respective categories and set the standard for quality and innovation in sports and recreational surfacing.
AstroTurf® is dedicated to creating world-class sports and recreational environments that inspire athletes and elevate communities. 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.
