Vikings' Stadium to Replace Turf with Safer Version

The new turf, approved by the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, is expected to reduce injury risk and is more like natural grass.

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority has approved a $1.3 million project to replace the current artificial turf at U.S. Bank Stadium with a safer version before the 2024 season.
The new turf, a monofilament surface, has been determined by league and union data to be safer and more like natural grass compared to the current slit film turf.
The NFL Players Association has been advocating for all stadiums to switch to grass, citing safety concerns.
Several high-profile players, including Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, have been injured on the current turf.
Only the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals are left playing on the slit film turf, with the Colts also planning to change their turf in 2024.