Report: NFL Takes Extensive Measures to Prevent Recurrence of Last Year's Super Bowl Disaster
The stage is set at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the 2024 Super Bowl showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
As Super Bowl 58 approaches, there are concerns about a repeat of last year's issues, where players from the Chiefs and Eagles faced challenges with slipping and sliding on the field. Many encountered difficulties with traction, prompting some, like Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, to switch cleats due to upturned divots on the field. This problem stemmed from the field's treatment in the week leading up to the game.
The condition of the field at Allegiant Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday is a significant concern, echoing the troubles of the previous year. However, the league is taking thorough measures to ensure history doesn't repeat itself.
Allegiant Stadium employs a tray system similar to State Farm Stadium, where the field is treated and prepared outside the venue before being slid into place on a massive tray. This time, the league is confident that there won't be any issues.
NFL Executive Vice President Peter O'Reilly, speaking via ProFootballTalk, provided insight into the preparations: "We have brought in, as we do each year, a brand new natural grass surface that is currently installed in the field tray outside Allegiant Stadium... Those adjustments and a core maintenance program are in place so we'll have an optimal field on game day."
One notable difference between the Arizona and Las Vegas systems is that Allegiant Stadium's tray is equipped with heating coils, which simulate warmth to encourage grass growth.
Additionally, the league's field maintenance specialists have been closely monitoring the field for weeks leading up to the game, ensuring that everything is in top condition for Super Bowl Sunday.
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