Audience of over 40,000 with each issue
SportsField Management is the official magazine of the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) and the sports field industry’s leading media brand. SportsField Management provides the latest trends in turf grass-related research, maintenance practices, equipment updates, and development advice from industry professionals.
Reach over 40,000 engaged audience
2024 Content Calendar
January
Ad Close: 12/5/2023 | Ad Material Due: 12/12/2023 | Deployment Date: 12/22/2023
- SPOTLIGHT: Turf Pests and Diseases
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Best Management Practices
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Blowers, Sweepers and Vacuums
- SPECIAL DISTRIBUTIONS: Bonus distribution: 2024 SFMA Conference and Exhibition, Jan. 22-25, Daytona Beach, Florida
February
Ad Close: 1/16/2024 | Ad Material Due: 1/23/2024 | Deployment Date: 2/2/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: Softball
- SPECIAL FEATURE: SFMA President Profile
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Trimmers and Edgers
March
Ad Close: 2/12/2024 | Ad Material Due: 2/20/2024 | Deployment Date: 3/1/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: Baseball
- SPECIAL FEATURE: SFMA Conference Recap
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Sprayers and Spreaders
April
Ad Close: 3/19/2024 | Ad Material Due: 3/26/2024 | Deployment Date: 4/5/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: Safety and Security
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Landscape Plants
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Mowers
May
Ad Close: 4/16/2024 | Ad Material Due: 4/23/2024 | Deployment Date: 5/3/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: Sporting Grounds
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Field Renovation
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Battery-powered OPE
June
Ad Close: 5/13/2024 | Ad Material Due: 5/20/2024 | Deployment Date: 5/31/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: Parks and Recreation
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Infields
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: UTVs
July
Ad Close: 6/18/2024 | Ad Material Due: 6/25/2024 | Deployment Date: 7/8/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: Football
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Sod and Seed
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Paints and Marking
August
Ad Close: 7/16/2024 | Ad Material Due: 7/23/2024 | Deployment Date: 8/2/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: Soccer
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Technological Advancements
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Field Groomers
September
Ad Close: 8/13/2024 | Ad Material Due: 8/20/2024 | Deployment Date: 8/30/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: Water Management/Irrigation
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Synthetic Turf
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Aerators
October
Ad Close: 9/10/2024 | Ad Material Due: 9/17/2024 | Deployment Date: 9/27/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: SportsField Management Rising Star Award winners
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Preparing for Winter
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Dethatchers and Verticutters
November
Ad Close: 10/15/2024 | Ad Material Due: 10/22/2024 | Deployment Date: 11/1/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: SFMA Conference Preview
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Field Lighting
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Robotics
December
Ad Close: 11/19/2024 | Ad Material Due: 11/24/2024 | Deployment Date: 12/3/2024
- SPOTLIGHT: Sports Field Design and Construction
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Turfgrass Math
- EQUIPMENT AND TECH: Topdressers
Ads Sizes & Specs
Magazine Ads (starting at $1,500)
| Ad Zone | Ad Size |
|---|---|
| 2 Page Spread (includes .125″ bleed) | 16.25 x 11″ (10 x 10.75 trim) |
| Full Bleed (includes .125″ bleed) | 8.25 x 11″ (8 x 10.75 trim) |
| 2/3 Page | 4.5 x 10″ |
| 1/2 Page Vertical | 3.375 x 10″ |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal | 7 x 4.875″ |
| 1/3 Page Vertical | 2.25 x 10″ |
| 1/3 Page Square | 4.5 x 4.875″ |
| 1/4 Page Vertical | 3.375 x 4.875″ |
| 1/6 Page Marketplace | 2.125 x 4.875″ |
Digital Edition Announcement Email*
| Ad Zone | Ad Size |
|---|---|
| Sponsorship | 700×300 |
*Must accompany an ad in the host magazine to qualify
FINAL BOOK TRIM SIZE: 8″ x 10.75″
BLEED: Allow .125” for bleed to be trimmed off all sides
Full page and spreads ONLY.
CROP MARKS: Please submit artwork WITHOUT crop marks.
