On March 21, 1966, the Houston Astrodome hosted a game between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, the first Major League Baseball game played on synthetic turf. That milestone is why AstroTurf recognizes March 21 as AstroTurf Day.
2026 marked the 60th anniversary of that historic first. What began as a practical innovation for an indoor venue became a global category and a solution across professional, collegiate, scholastic, and community athletics. Over six decades, AstroTurf has advanced synthetic turf technology with a focus on performance, safety and sustainability.
According to AstroTurf, as it celebrates 60 years, its focus remains forward. “The same spirit that created the first synthetic field continues to drive what comes next: surfaces engineered for athlete experience, built for long-term use, and designed to meet the expectations of the modern sports world,” the company stated.