MLB grass vs. turf
MLB stadiums with artificial turf in 2026: all 5 parks
Five current MLB home stadiums use artificial turf in 2026: Chase Field, Rogers Centre, loanDepot park, Globe Life Field, and Tropicana Field. The other 25 current MLB home parks use natural grass.
Sources and resources
- Chase Field surface facts — The Diamondbacks list Shaw B1K synthetic grass as Chase Field's playing surface.
- Rogers Centre turf update — The Blue Jays describe the permanent turf system used after the 2024 field rebuild.
- Tropicana Field 2026 turf installation — The Rays document the new Shaw Sports Turf installed for their 2026 return.
- Sutter Health Park grass decision — MLB explains the joint decision to keep natural grass at the Athletics' temporary home.
MLB stadiums with artificial turf in 2026
Five current MLB home parks use artificial turf. The other 25 use natural grass.
| Ballpark | Team | Surface | Current system since | Current detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Field | Arizona Diamondbacks | Shaw B1K synthetic grass | 2019 | The park changed from natural grass to a baseball-specific dual-fiber synthetic system. | MLB |
| Rogers Centre | Toronto Blue Jays | Permanent artificial turf system | 2022 | The permanent system debuted in 2022, with new turf fitted to the rebuilt field angles in 2024. | MLB |
| loanDepot park | Miami Marlins | Shaw B1K synthetic grass | 2020 | Miami replaced the natural grass used from the park's 2012 opening with B1K turf. | MLB |
| Globe Life Field | Texas Rangers | Shaw B1K synthetic grass | 2020 | The dual-fiber system uses coconut-husk and fiber infill above shock and drainage layers. | MLB |
| Tropicana Field | Tampa Bay Rays | Shaw Sports Turf | 2026 | The rebuilt field has more than 137,000 square feet of turf with coconut-and-sand infill. | MLB |
Which MLB stadiums have artificial turf?
The five artificial-turf parks are Chase Field, Rogers Centre, loanDepot park, Globe Life Field, and Tropicana Field. All five have a fixed or retractable covering, but a roof does not always mean turf: T-Mobile Park, Daikin Park, and American Family Field use natural grass.
The exact product and installation date differ by park. The table uses each club's current description rather than calling every synthetic surface AstroTurf.
Which American League stadiums use natural grass?
Twelve American League home parks use natural grass in 2026. Toronto, Tampa Bay, and Texas are the AL clubs whose home parks use artificial turf.
- AL East: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Fenway Park, and Yankee Stadium.
- AL Central: Comerica Park, Rate Field, Progressive Field, Kauffman Stadium, and Target Field.
- AL West: Angel Stadium, Daikin Park, Sutter Health Park, and T-Mobile Park.
Which National League stadiums use natural grass?
Thirteen National League home parks use natural grass in 2026. Arizona and Miami are the NL clubs whose home parks use artificial turf.
- NL East: Citi Field, Citizens Bank Park, Nationals Park, and Truist Park.
- NL Central: American Family Field, Busch Stadium, Great American Ball Park, PNC Park, and Wrigley Field.
- NL West: Coors Field, Dodger Stadium, Oracle Park, and Petco Park.
Is artificial turf the same as AstroTurf?
No. AstroTurf is a brand name, not the general name for every synthetic baseball surface. Current parks use newer systems with longer fibers, padding, drainage layers, and infill designed to look and play more like grass.
Use artificial turf or synthetic grass for the category unless the club names a specific brand or product.
Keep the playing surface with the game you attended
Grass and turf can change the look, bounce, and feel of a park visit. Save the surface in your game note when it mattered to the memory, especially if a park changed fields between visits.
Gamebook keeps that note with the game, park, seat, score, players, photos, and companions.
Common questions
How many MLB stadiums have artificial turf in 2026?
Five current MLB home parks use artificial turf. The other 25 use natural grass.
Which MLB stadiums have artificial turf?
Chase Field, Rogers Centre, loanDepot park, Globe Life Field, and Tropicana Field.
How many MLB stadiums have natural grass?
Twenty-five of the 30 current MLB home parks use natural grass in 2026.
Does every domed MLB stadium use turf?
No. Several covered parks, including T-Mobile Park, Daikin Park, and American Family Field, use natural grass.
Does Sutter Health Park use grass or turf?
Sutter Health Park uses natural grass. MLB, the Athletics, and the players' association agreed to keep grass for the Athletics' temporary home.
Is AstroTurf the name for every artificial baseball field?
No. AstroTurf is one brand. Artificial turf and synthetic grass are the general terms.
Can I track grass and turf visits in Gamebook?
Yes. Add the playing surface to your game note with the park, score, seat, players, photos, and companions.