\n Ohio State is installing new turf at Ohio Stadium for the 2026 season. <\/p>\n
\n\tOSU announced Friday that it will install a new playing surface at Ohio Stadium ahead of the 2026 season. The playing surface will feature Shaw Sports Turf\u2019s Forge Series system, \u201ca system-level product line designed to meet\u00a0NFL standards, featuring Game ON\u00a0technology that integrates field markings directly into the turf,\u201d according to an Ohio State news release.\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\tUpdated and improved<\/p>\n
New turf at Ohio Stadium delivers enhanced branding opportunities, a fresh look, and is designed to meet NFL standards.<\/p>\n
Read More: https:\/\/t.co\/5a60TORngC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Zu66asRimy<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \t\u2014 Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) May 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe new turf is a welcomed\u202fupgrade\u202fto Ohio Stadium\u202fto\u00a0maintain\u00a0the safety\u202fand performance of our players on gamedays,\u201d Ryan Day said in a statement.\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe announcement of the new turf comes on the same week Ohio State unveiled its new uniforms for the 2026 season, including updated home and away uniforms<\/a> with silver sleeve stripes along with new all-black \u201cTunnel Vision\u201d uniforms<\/a>. Ohio State says the new turf will allow Ohio State to change the design of the turf for themed games.\n<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cOhio State football and Nike represent two of the most iconic brands in sports, and this partnership has delivered uniform enhancements that honor our championship traditions while equipping our student-athletes with cutting-edge performance technology. Additionally, the new surface at Ohio Stadium takes this vision further \u2014 providing a dynamic playing surface that provides latest advancements in performance and safety and meets NFL standards and our staff will now be able to\u00a0utilize customizable end zones that amplify themed game atmospheres and elevate the experience for fans inside the stadium and watching nationwide,\u201d Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said in a statement.\n<\/p>\n \n\tOhio State previously replaced the turf at Ohio Stadium in 2022, but is now replacing that turf after just four years. Ohio Stadium\u2019s turf has drawn scrutiny in recent years as players have been seen slipping on the turf during games, leading to concerns about the playing surface causing more injuries for players.\n<\/p>\n \n\tWhile there\u2019s been a push from players at the NFL level for stadiums to replace turf with grass, Ohio State has no plans to switch back to grass inside Ohio Stadium due to the maintenance challenges associated with grass. The turf field allows Ohio State to use Ohio Stadium for non-football events such as concerts \u2013 even during the football season, as Ohio State announced Thursday that Twenty One Pilots will headline a concert at the Shoe on Oct. 17, the same weekend Ohio State will play Indiana on the road.\n<\/p>\n \n\t\tJUST ANNOUNCED: @twentyonepilots<\/a> at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, October 17th with special guest @dcfc<\/a>. Don’t miss the biggest U.S. headline performance of their career. Sign up now for the artist presale: https:\/\/t.co\/llEtzshiPX<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8T56TvyzVC<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \t\u2014 The Schott (@TheSchott) May 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n