TULSA, Oklahoma – During annual maintenance of the FieldTurf at H.A. Chapman Stadium, unexpected concerns with the playing surface were discovered and have convinced FieldTurf professionals that replacement of the entire field is prudent and necessary.
Removal of the current surface will begin on July 27, and installation of the new turf is expected to be complete by August 20. Tulsa opens the home season on Sept. 9 against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Chapman Stadium.
"FieldTurf was cleaning and performing preventive maintenance on the field when several concerns were identified, including an unforeseen reaction between the rubber infill and the cleaning chemical that was used," said Brian Scislo, Tulsa's senior associate athletic director.