Synthetic Turf Repurposed to Support Youth Sports and Community Spaces
CALHOUN, Ga., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and community impact through their Playoff Green program, the College Football Playoff (CFP), in partnership with Shaw Sports Turf, announced they have donated the synthetic turf fields used at fan events in Miami to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. The donated fields were featured at Playoff Fan Central and the Allstate Championship Tailgate during the 2026 College Football Playoff.
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