Nissan Stadium Turf Hits 157 Degrees as Eagles Battle Melting Cleats

By Tim McManus · ESPN · 2026-09-21

ESPN reports that extreme heat during Sunday's Philadelphia Eagles victory over the Tennessee Titans caused footwear to disintegrate on the field. The artificial surface at Nissan Stadium reached a staggering 157 degrees Fahrenheit, forcing equipment staff to perform emergency re

ESPN reports that extreme heat during Sunday's Philadelphia Eagles victory over the Tennessee Titans caused footwear to disintegrate on the field. The artificial surface at Nissan Stadium reached a staggering 157 degrees Fahrenheit, forcing equipment staff to perform emergency re