BOULDER, Color. | AstroTurf.com | June 20th, 2025 — The University of Colorado has a brand new AstroTurf system at historic Folsom Field. The CU Athletic Department confirmed in March that the university would replace the natural grass with a new state-of-the-art artificial turf system ahead of the upcoming football season.
The new surface features the AstroTurf Diamond Series, a premium synthetic turf system known for its player safety, durability, and natural look. The installation is being handled by United Turf and Track, a trusted leader in sports surface construction and proud partner of AstroTurf.
In Folsom Field’s 101 seasons of football, the playing surface has been artificial turf for just 28 seasons. The stadium originally transitioned from natural grass to AstroTurf in 1971 before reverting back to grass in 1999.
CU Athletic Director Rick George told 9 News the new artificial turf will allow Folsom Field to host more non-football events, such as concerts, while maintaining optimal field conditions for game days.
The south end zone will feature “Buffaloes” in gold lettering on a black background, while the iconic “Ralphie” logo will appear at midfield along with Big 12 logos.
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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.
