BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference announced today that Shaw Sports Turf will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2026 OVC Football Media Day, which will take place July 17 in Nashville.

As presenting sponsor, Shaw Sports Turf will receive prominent visibility throughout the event, including integration into event branding, media coverage, social content, and on-site signage. The agreement was secured by OVC Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield, the leading media and technology company powering college athletics and the Conference’s exclusive multimedia rights partner.

“We are excited to welcome Shaw Sports Turf as the presenting sponsor of OVC Football Media Day,” said OVC Commissioner Matt Wilson. “Their commitment to athletic performance and facility excellence makes them a strong fit for an event that helps launch the college football season across the OVC.”

“We are honored to partner with the Ohio Valley Conference as the presenting sponsor of the 2026 OVC Football Media Day,” said Chuck McClurg, President of Shaw Turf. “We look forward to celebrating the spirit of college football with the OVC and to supporting the programs and individuals who make this event so special.”

The 2026 OVC Football Media Day will feature head coaches and student-athletes from OVC football programs previewing the upcoming season, participating in media interviews, and helping build excitement for another year of conference football.

About Shaw Sports Turf: 
As a premier North-American synthetic turf brand, Shaw Sports Turf® has demonstrated industry leadership for more than two decades, delivering innovative playing surfaces for football, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and other sports. We are driven by innovation, quality, people and planet. Behind every product is our commitment to science and the athletes who train, compete, and recover on our surfaces. By studying athlete data, we can engineer smarter, high-performing, surfaces and champion a culture of progress. Our products are trusted by recreational, K-12, collegiate and high-profile professional sports facilities. We believe every field is a high-profile feature and point of pride for its community – no matter the size or scope. Visit shawsportsturf.com or call 866.703.4004 for information or connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.  Shaw Sports Turf is a registered trademark of Shaw Integrated And Turf Solutions, Inc.