FOOTBALL rolling into two NFL games to open the season on Sunday and Monday . These changeover situations take even more careful planning and execution from multiple groups . We typically divide and conquer to ensure that we can accomplish everything . For example , as the concert flooring was removed , and as soon as the endzones and other paintable areas were uncovered , our painters jumped into action to make sure any touchups were completed with enough time to dry before warmups . For this specific changeover , the concert setups were completely removed by Saturday around 6 p . m .; the concert decking was removed overnight until completion around 2 a . m . Sunday ; and the full field cleaned , repainted and set up for the NFL game by 10 a . m . Sunday .
With special attention to all the details and steps of the process , we ensured that not only were our staff members on site at the correct times , but that our subcontractors who complete the turf cleaning were on site at the right time as well . Following the game on Sunday night we rolled right into preparing for a second game in the same number of days , bringing its own set of challenges as we dealt with rain and high winds trying to prepare for the Jets home opener .
Overall , our stadium changeovers have been successful , and I attribute that to my team ’ s willingness to work in all conditions and work together for one common goal . Without the team of people around me at MetLife Stadium , we could not accomplish the tight back-to-back events we do .
Tyler Morris , CSFM , is sports field manager , facility operations and events , MetLife Stadium , East Rutherford , New Jersey . sportsfieldmanagementonline . com March 2025 | SportsField Management
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