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What's The Best Dugout Flooring?

By Lisa Hobbie

Created: Apr, 2021 - Modified: Apr, 2025

Believe it or not, dugout flooring is one of the more important aspects to consider when planning or updating a baseball field! It really sets the tone and creates the first impression of the overall field or diamond.

It is also the area where players, coaches, and support staff and volunteers spend a great deal of time, so having a quality in place will keep them clean and comfortable and help keep teams coming back to your field or complex.

Although there are different things you can do with the dugout flooring, choosing a rubber product has become the most common and successful choice for dugouts in a baseball or softball field or stadium.

Greatmats offers numerous types of rubber tiles, mats and rolls that would look and perform really well. Although there are hundreds of rubber flooring manufacturers available, the Greatmats’ products listed are top notch. They will endure abuse from dropped bats, helmets, and other baseball stuff, and they are made to withstand the players’ cleats.

Rubber Tile Dugout Flooring

Recycled Tire Rubber Floor Tiles 25 per CartonRecycled Tire Rubber Floor Tiles 25 per Carton are one of the best dugout options as it is made for indoor and outdoor use. Made to perform in heavy foot traffic settings, they provide a non-slip surface to cover your dugout. Made from 100 percent recycled rubber tiles for lasting durability, they offer ADA compliant traction. Designed to endure cleats and spikes while providing low maintenance comfort, these tiles will keep your teams safe, clean, and comfortable.

These tiles require a glue down installation over a hard surface such as concrete or asphalt.



UltraTile Rubber Weight Floor Black 1 Inch x 2x2 Ft.UltraTile Rubber Weight Floor 1 Inch x 2x2 Ft. offers a surface that is designed to be installed indoor or outdoors. Made in the USA with quality craftsmanship and recycled materials, these tiles are beneficial for the environment by keeping tires out of landfills. They would also look and perform extremely well in your dugout.

The UltraTiles connect together via Quad Blok connectors. When installed outdoors, these rubber tiles require a full glue-down installation over concrete or asphalt.



Geneva Rubber Tile 1/2 Inch 10% ColorGeneva Rubber Tile 3/8 Inch 10% Color is a budget-friendly rubber tile option. The ⅜ inch thick tiles have a 10 percent distribution of color flecks throughout the tile. It’s a made-in-the-USA solution that is a breeze to assemble and install without adhesive. It's important to note that this type of rubber tile is not made specifically for outdoor use. Baseball cleats will cause premature damage to the rubber material, shortening the lifespan of the product.

This product will expand and contract in weather conditions like all puzzle-type interlocking rubber tiles. When installed wall-to-wall, these rubber tiles will need an expansion gap.

Rubber Roll Dugout Flooring

Please note: Rolled rubber flooring is not made specifically for outdoor use, and baseball cleats can cause damage to the rubber material, shortening the lifespan of the product.


Rubber Flooring RollsWhile not made specifically for outdoor use, the Rubber Flooring Rolls Sport 1/2 Inch per SF is a great option if you want to roll out a single piece of flooring. At 4 feet wide, this rolled rubber flooring is available in custom lengths. This flooring can be rolled back up in the offseason.

Install over a hard, flat surface for best results. This product may expand and contract in outdoor weather conditions.


Rubber Flooring Rolls 1/2 Inch Regrind Per SFAnother rubber roll option, Rolled Rubber Sport 1/2 Inch Regrind Per SF, is an economical option. The rolls are 4 feet wide, and they can be cut to any length over 15 feet long. This roll has a 1/2 inch thickness and flecks of random color throughout. Manufactured from second run material made from scrap material, this green product is eco-friendly and budget-friendly.

Install over a hard, flat surface for best results. This product may expand and contract in outdoor weather conditions.

Greatmats - For The Best Rubber Flooring Options for Dugouts

Whether one of the options listed will suit your needs and preferences, or, whether you want to explore other rubber flooring options available at Greatmats, there really are many different types of flooring to choose from that would look and perform well in a baseball or softball dugout.

Regardless of the product you select, it’s important to find one that will keep your dugout attractive, dry, safe, and comfortable. Think about other aspects of a flooring solution that are important to you - the ease of installation, cost, material, and comfort, and one of the Greatmats’ helpful customer service representatives will be able to assist you with choosing the option that best suits your preferences.