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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Georgia Tech Upgrades to FieldTurf Vertex CORE at Historic Bobby Dodd Stadium
Yellow Jackets football joins other top NCAA programs in trusting FieldTurf artificial turf on its game field CALHOUN, GEORGIA / / August 19, 2025 / As the 2025 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football season nears, the team is preparing to host its first game on a brand-new FieldTurf Vertex CORE system. The new artificial turf, already installed at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, will see its first action on September 6th, with Georgia Tech marking its 113th season at the venue. Bobby Dodd Stadium, the oldest on-campus stadium in the NCAA Division I FBS, is the latest venerated college football facility to trust FieldTurf's innovative surfacing. With the Vertex CORE turf system, one of FieldTurf's most popular, the Yellow Jackets have embraced a solution that is used at the highest levels of play. "We're proud that FieldTurf is the new surface of choice at Bobby Dodd Stadium-a monument to the rich history of college football that has stood for well over a century," said Josh Keown, Regional Sales Manager, FieldTurf. "It's a privilege to be trusted with Georgia Tech's home field surfacing, and we can't wait to see the team kick off on this elite system designed for performance and safety." Georgia Tech replaced its previous natural grass surface with artificial turf ahead of the 2020 season. This most recent installation of FieldTurf Vertex CORE ensures that the school can continue to use Bobby Dodd as a year-round facility capable of hosting a wider variety of football and non-football activities. The project is also close to home for FieldTurf, which is proudly based in Calhoun, GA. Only a one-hour drive from Georgia Tech, the Calhoun facility is where the same artificial turf used at the stadium is manufactured. Trusted at the Highest Level FieldTurf Vertex CORE is the same system used at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the home of the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United FC (MLS), and host of the SEC Championship Game since 2017. It will also be the site of this year's inaugural Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic, when Georgia Tech plays host to the University of Georgia on November 28th. Georgia Tech's new Vertex CORE was designed to deliver the perfect combination of performance and beauty. Equipped with two legendary FieldTurf fibers, the Classic HD slit-film fiber and the CORE monofilament super fiber, the system delivers leading agility, durability, and aesthetics. Vertex CORE demonstrates FieldTurf's unwavering dedication to quality and strive to Change the Game. Vertex CORE is designed using FieldTurf's heavyweight 3-layer infill technology, which has shown a significantly lower incidence of injuries per research by Michael C. Meyers, a Professor in the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education at Idaho State University. The Leading Choice in College Football FieldTurf is a long-recognized leader in delivering synthetic sports surfaces that provide an unmatched combination of performance, safety, and durability. Over 1,500 NCAA athletics programs trust FieldTurf. This reputation has helped to make FieldTurf the leading choice among elite college football programs, including these other top Division-I NCAA teams: Notre Dame, Oregon, Oregon State, Texas, Texas State, Indiana, Houston, Illinois, Illinois State, Michigan, Oklahoma State, Arizona, and Rutgers, to name of few. For more information about FieldTurf artificial turf, visit About FieldTurf FieldTurf is part of Tarkett Sports, a world leader in sports construction and surfacing. Providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions, Tarkett Sports delivers a seamless turnkey experience for its clients. Learn more about FieldTurf at more about Tarkett Sports at Contact Information: Iannick Di SanzaDirector of 375 2646 ### SOURCE: FieldTurf View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Pair of Georgia rivalry games gets major sponsorship
Pair of Georgia rivalry games gets major sponsorship The Georgia Bulldogs have already announced that they will play a rivalry game at Mercedes Benz Stadium for each of the next two seasons. However, AMB Sports and Entertainment announced that Mercedes Benz will host more college games in the future. This series of college games will be called the "Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic", and the 2025 Georgia versus Georgia Tech game will be the start of it. The aim is to "host powerhouse college football programs and storied rivalries on one of college football's biggest stages." Georgia's game against Georgia Tech in 2025 will mark a memorable moment. It will be the first time the rivalry of "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate" has taken place in a neutral site. The matchup will occur on Black Friday, Nov. 28. Additionally, The Bulldogs have never played the Florida Gators in Mercedes-Benz before. The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party has taken place in Jacksonville for the past 18 years. Following the 2026 matchup in Atlanta, the two teams will meet again in Raymond James Stadium in 2027 before returning to Jacksonville, which is undergoing stadium renovations for the next couple of years, in 2028. Georgia will earn $17.5 million in the next two years from this series. The Bulldogs will earn $10 million from the 2025 game versus Georgia Tech and $7.5 million for the 2026 game against Florida. Kirby Smart is currently 7-4 all-time in Mercedes-Benz, but in 2024, he went 2-0, winning the season opener against Clemson and the SEC championship against Texas.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New college football series coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
A new college football series is on its way to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. AMB Sports and Entertainment announced the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic on Wednesday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] They say the annual series will feature some of the strongest programs and the most iconic rivalries from across the country. Advertisement 'Atlanta and Mercedes-Benz Stadium have long been recognized as a premier destination for college football, and the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic is the latest opportunity for us to continue to build on our legacy of hosting world-class events,' said Vice President of Stadium Events and Premium Sales for AMB Sports and Entertainment, Doug Roberts. TRENDING STORIES: The inaugural classic will be played later this year between Georgia and Georgia Tech. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29. The annual Georgia-Florida rivalry game in 2026 will also be part of the series. The game's date has not yet been announced. Advertisement Tickets for the inaugural game between Georgia and Georgia Tech are currently only being offered to Georgia Tech season ticket holders. Officials say tickets will soon be offered to Atlanta Falcons PSL holders and UGA football season ticket holders. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
