Possible additions of Chapecoense and Athletico could lead to a league record for artificial turf stadiums

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Currently, Palmeiras (Allianz Parque), Botafogo (Nilton Santos) and Atlético MG (Arena MRV) are already using this system. The group will expand if Atlético (Arena da Baixada) and Chapecoense (Arena Conda) are promoted. Vasco, which plans to host matches at Nilton Santos during renovations at Sant Januario, will also help increase the number of matches played on synthetic pitches.

However, the growth of this technology has reignited debate about its impact on athlete performance and club finances. The debate gained new momentum on Monday night when Flamengo published a document titled “Financial Fair Play” proposing the abolition of artificial pitches in the country and restrictions for clubs undergoing judicial recovery.

In a letter to the CBF, the club argues that “plastic pitches should be immediately excluded from all professional national tournaments. The difference in maintenance costs between natural and artificial pitches causes financial imbalances between clubs and harms the physical health of players and athletes.”

The topic was discussed at the federation’s meeting on Monday this week, which also included topics such as semi-automatic disabilities.

While Flamengo and some athletes remain tolerant of artificial turf, experts defend its use as a viable and sustainable solution. According to Sergio Schilt, president of Recoma, the company responsible for the sports arena project, maintenance costs for natural turf are up to 10 times higher than for synthetic turf.

— Artificial turf can be a viable solution for many clubs, especially in areas with extreme weather and demanding schedules. The initial investment is R$7 million to R$9 million, but the maintenance costs are much lower – explains Schild.