Giants to play most turf games in NFL in 2026, fueling grass bebate

The New York Giants are scheduled to play the most games on turf in the NFL in 2026.

The Athletic's Chad Graff notes that the Giants are set to play 15 games on artificial turf fields next season.

The Tennessee Titans are the only other team that will play as many games on turf.

The Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints will play the second-most games on turf, with 13 each.

Here's a look at how many games each NFL team will play on grass this season amid the ongoing debate between grass and turf.

pic.twitter.com/pYVVFYcHQk Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) July 20, 2026 This years FIFA World Cup added to the ongoing debate over whether it is feasible for the NFL to fully transition to grass fields for games.

The tournament was played at 11 NFL stadiums in the United States, each of which installed grass surfaces for the matches.

With half of the leagues 30 stadiums still using turf, the World Cups successful use of grass in those venues raises questions about why the NFL has not made a full switch.

The Giants schedule could serve as a data point in the broader discussion about moving all stadiums toward natural grass surfaces in the future.

The debate has intensified locally around MetLife Stadium, where the turf-to-grass switch for the World Cup drew pointed criticism from Giants players.

Offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor described the impending return to artificial turf as a sucky feeling , noting that grass feels significantly better on the body after nearly a decade in the league.

He argued that the NFLs profitability should allow players more influence over field conditions and that the higher maintenance costs of grass would be worthwhile for player safety and comfort.

A players union poll showed 92 percent of members prefer grass.

Even with grass installed, international soccer stars also voiced frustrations with MetLifes pitch during World Cup matches.

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot called the surface hard and rigid, likening it to artificial turf, while Brazils Vinicius Junior noted how quickly it dried out in the heat, making play sluggish.

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