Last Updated on January 20, 2021 by ReTurf

Answer: The simple reasons include maintenance cost, not being as affected by severe weather (allowing continued gameplay), and over-all wear.

The longer answer involves some opinions about playing on the surface aside from the above qualities. When playing soccer on artificial turf the ball speed is increased, as well as its rebound energy. Many soccer players suggest this negatively affects the gameplay – making the game harder.

However, artificial turf for soccer fields has many positive attributes.

Natural grass fields simply wear too quickly. While fresh prepared natural grass soccer fields have the best initial gameplay they quickly deteriorate. Artificial turf does not wear in this way.

Artificial turf has the lowest long-term cost. This is when considering the long-term maintenance costs of natural grass.

Artificial turf fields have consistent gameplay, as the surface retains its characteristics over time.

Finally, artificial turf allows for indoor gameplay. Soccer being played indoors is becoming more and more commonplace. Artificial turf creates the most realistic and manageable play surface in these situations.