Hellas Transforms IU's Memorial Stadium with NFL-Caliber Turf and Track Upgrades

BLOOMINGTON, Ind., July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana University's Memorial Stadium has a new Matrix Helix^® artificial turf field and resurfaced track installed by Hellas, A TenCate Company. This renovated facility will deliver a state-of-the-art playing surface and enhanced track perimeter for the Hoosiers athletic program.

"Installing our Matrix Helix turf system for another legendary Big Ten stadium is thrilling," said Jeff N. Smith, president of Hellas. "Being able to upgrade Memorial Stadium to provide elite-level products will help with both performance and safety for the Hoosiers."

The old turf at Memorial Stadium was removed and replaced with Matrix^® Helix turf with RealFill^® infill and a Cushdrain^® 19mm shock pad underneath, a proven combination for durability, safety, and natural grass-like performance. The game field complements Mellencamp Pavilion, the indoor football practice facility, where Matrix ^® Helix was installed by Hellas in June 2024.

"We put [Matrix ^® Helix] into our indoor [facility] last year and had great feedback so it was important to get it on the game field," said Derek Owings, director of strength and conditioning for Indiana University. "It's a great field to play on. The players really enjoy how their cleat interacts with the surface."

Hellas's premium Q3000 track surface was used to resurface the existing track perimeter and also added to the south side of the stadium. Q3000 is a multi-layered, poured-in-place system, which is durable, resilient, all-weather surface providing both consistency and high-performance.

The Matrix Helix® turf system is trusted by 14 NFL teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, and Los Angeles Rams, for its durability, playability, and consistent performance. Cushdrain® enhances safety and field longevity by absorbing impact and protecting the underlying subgrade, while Realfill® provides optimal traction and shock absorption. 

"Partnering with Indiana University on another exceptional facility for their athletes is an honor," said Jimmy Redovian, business development manager for Hellas. "Delivering a facility that meets the highest standards of performance and safety will take the Hoosier football program to the next level."

Hear more about how Matrix^® Helix has taken the facilities at Indiana University to the next level here: https://youtu.be/nPkY4s2467w

About Hellas Construction Inc. – Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hellas is America's largest sports contractor specializing in the manufacturing, construction, and installation of sports surfaces and amenities. Hellas is a single-source provider of turf, tracks, courts, sports lighting, and sports amenities projects. In addition to hundreds of K-12 and collegiate sports projects across the nation, many NFL teams play or practice on Hellas turf. For more information, visit www.hellasconstruction.com.

Hellas is a TenCate company. With more than 300 years of expertise and nearly 5,000 employees worldwide, TenCate is a global company with strong local roots. TenCate provides high-performance turf systems for sports, landscaping, and outdoor living in more than 60 countries.

For more information on TenCate, please visit www.tencategrass.us.

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