Steelers upgrade playing surface at Acrisure Stadium for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have completed a major upgrade to the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium, ahead of the 2026 NFL season. The new installation features Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass, a change from the previous Kentucky bluegrass, aimed at addressing concerns over player injuries and field conditions. Steelers president Art Rooney II previously confirmed the need for this upgrade due to ongoing issues raised by players and the NFL Players Association. The effectiveness of the new surface will be monitored as the Pittsburgh Panthers also continue to host games at the venue.
- •Acrisure Stadium's surface changed to Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass.
- •Steelers president Art Rooney II confirmed the upgrade plans.
- •Installation completed just in time for the NFL season.
- •Panthers will continue to use the upgraded field.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers install new grass field at Acrisure Stadium after NFLPA survey graded previous surface poorly
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers' Acrisure Stadium receives huge playing surface upgrade
"The previous field at Acrisure Stadium received an F-minus grade in the NFLPA report cards and was called "borderline unplayable" by Aaron Rodge
"The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally upgraded the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium, just in time for the 2026 NFL season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:39 PMSteelers install new grass field at Acrisure Stadium after NFLPA survey graded previous surface poorly
The previous field at Acrisure Stadium received an F-minus grade in the NFLPA report cards and was called "borderline unplayable" by Aaron Rodge
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:05 PMSteelers' Acrisure Stadium receives huge playing surface upgrade
The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally upgraded the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium, just in time for the 2026 NFL season.
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