MANHATTAN, Kan., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas State Athletics has made the decision to replace their playing surface with Hellas' Matrix Helix® turf system at Bill Snyder Family Stadium and their practice facilities.
"Hellas' Matrix Helix turf system is trusted at every level of football because it provides the best traction and playability for athletes," said Jeff N. Smith, President of Hellas. "We are excited to begin this new partnership with K-State and honored to be selected for this project. With one of our regional offices in Wichita, we look forward to maintaining a strong relationship with the Wildcats and supporting their athletic programs with the highest quality playing surfaces."
Hellas is a vertically integrated sports construction firm that handles every step of the process - from manufacturing to installation and maintenance, ensuring unmatched quality, consistency, and reliability. By controlling the entire supply chain, Hellas provides a seamless experience, timely execution, and long-term performance for every project, giving programs like K-State confidence in their playing surface for years to come.
"We are excited to install this product in our football facilities," said Gene Taylor, Director of Athletics at K-State. "Hellas' single-source model provides us a top-tier playing surface installed by the same company that designed and built it."
Why Matrix Helix Turf?
Kansas State's new Matrix Helix turf system will feature:
"Our team has played on a Hellas surface several times – at the 2022 Big 12 Championship in Arlington at AT&T Stadium and the 2021 Texas Bowl in Houston at NRG," said K-State Head Coach Chris Klieman. "The fields were top-notch, and I know our players and staff will see the benefits from this new surface."
The Matrix Helix monofilament system is engineered for performance, durability, and safety. Monofilament fibers maintain their integrity for a more consistent, high-quality playing experience. The Helix technology creates a more realistic ball roll, improved foot control, and better energy restitution, helping athletes perform at their best while reducing injury risks. Hellas' Matrix Helix turf is the preferred synthetic turf system of 14 NFL teams, including the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, and Los Angeles Rams. With more NFL facilities featuring Matrix Helix turf than any other synthetic system, K-State is aligning with the highest standards of professional football.
"As a K-State alumna, this project is especially meaningful to me," said Michelle Kuhns, Regional Vice President for Hellas' Central Region. "I'm thrilled to see the Wildcats join Texas Tech as Big 12 programs that have chosen Matrix Helix turf. We're excited to bring our flagship system to Manhattan." With installation scheduled for completion ahead of the 2025 season, the Wildcats will take the field on a turf system designed for durability, safety, and game-day performance for years to come.
About Hellas - Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hellas is America's largest sports contractor specializing in the manufacturing, construction, and installation of sports surfaces and amenities. By owning and operating its entire supply chain from turf fiber extrusion to full installation—Hellas ensures unmatched quality, reliability, and performance. Hellas has installed Matrix Helix turf in more NFL stadiums than any other system, including fields for the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, Tennessee Titans, and Houston Texans, as well as SoFi Stadium (LA Rams & Chargers) and Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders). Hellas' expertise extends across K-12, collegiate, and professional sports, with projects at Texas Tech, Baylor, Clemson, and Georgia. For more information, visit Hellas.com.
About K-State Football - Kansas State is one of the winningest programs in Big 12 history and the only Big 12 school - and one of only five Power 4 teams - to win at least nine games each of the last three seasons with at least one conference championship in that timeframe, joining Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Oregon. The Wildcats' three-straight seasons of at least nine wins are the most since an eight-year streak from 1993 through 2000. The Wildcats have sent numerous players to the NFL and continue to be a force in college football under Head Coach Chris Klieman.
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