Hall of Fame Village Brings Next-Level Turf to its Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
Installation of ForeverLawn SportsGrass to be completed in time for the upcoming USFL season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CANTON, OHIO – Feb. 23, 2023 – Hall of Fame Village (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) today announces that it will be replacing the turf at its Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium with a new synthetic turf application from the ForeverLawn SportsGrass line of products. The high-performance turf will provide a more versatile playing surface for all athletes as well as fans who take part in the wide array of events and activities that take place on the field.
The new turf has been approved for use in NFL and USFL games, as well as other sports that require the high standards approved by these leagues, such as NCAA, OHSAA, and other professional sporting events.
“Updating our stadium turf with this high-quality product will not only provide a better playing surface for our athletes, but it will also give us the ability to host a wider range of sporting events," said Mike Levy, HOFV President of Operations.
"ForeverLawn is proud to have worked closely with the Village over the years to cultivate our shared commitment to excellence. Bringing SportsGrass high-performance athletic turf to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium further strengthens this valued partnership and we're excited to get the project underway," said Derek Karmie, SportsGrass Brand Leader.
This project will include complete tear out and removal of the existing turf surface, re-grade of the edges to accommodate for the installation of ProPlay 20 pad by Shmitz Foam Products and SportsGrass Max with T˚Cool Infill System installation.
The installation of the new SportsGrass turf begins today and will be completed in time for the upcoming USFL season. The first NFL game played on the new field will be The 2023 Hall of Fame Game during Enshrinement Week.
For more information about Hall of Fame Village and its facilities, please visit www.hofvillage.com.
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About Hall of Fame Village:
Hall of Fame Village is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus in Canton, Ohio. Owned by the Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the Village currently has over $250 million worth of assets under management and is one of the largest ongoing construction projects in Ohio. Phase I of the project entailed the construction of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, a world-class 20,000 seat, sports and entertainment stadium, and the ForeverLawn Sports Complex. Phase II added the Constellation Center for Excellence, Center for Performance, Fan Engagement Zone, Play-Action Plaza, and will add a football-themed indoor waterpark and a Hilton Tapestry Hotel. Phase III is currently in planning stages. For more information, visit www.HOFVillage.com.
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HOFV MEDIA CONTACT:
john.lytell@hofvillage.com
330.591.4986