Gatorade's Turf Finder addresses recreational space scarcity, uses data to unlock urban playgrounds

Gatorade, PepsiCo India’s hydration brand, has introduced its ‘Turf Finder’ initiative aimed at promoting the love and will for playing sports, amidst the hustle and bustle of India's metropolitan areas, in partnership with Leo Burnett India. Gatorade seeks to inspire young individuals to embrace physical activity as a key part of their daily lives.

Addressing the scarcity of recreational space in urban India, Gatorade's ‘Turf Finder’ initiative aims to find places to play, wherever and whenever space permits in the city. Utilising historical maps data, Gatorade will pinpoint locations, including vacant parking lots or empty streets, and transform them into accessible playing areas for citizens across India’s metropolitan cities. The first Turf will be launched in Mumbai, with releases planned for other metropolitan cities, including Bengaluru.

To launch the initiative, Gatorade has released a compelling film that depicts the chaotic and fast-paced lifestyle of city dwellers. Amidst the frenzy of bustling schedules and cramped quarters, the film delivers a reminder that all one needs is the will to play and the brand wil find them the place.

Speaking on the initiative, Ankit Agarwal, Associate Director, Energy and Hydration, PepsiCo India, said, “Gatorade has consistently championed the importance of fitness and an active lifestyle as integral components of well-being. However, in today's fast-paced and chaotic society, finding both time and a suitable space for physical activity poses a significant challenge. We firmly believe that this initiative will make sport accessible to a lot more people, thereby cultivating a healthier lifestyle. By providing convenient and inviting spaces for play, we hope to inspire communities to embrace the intrinsic value of staying active amidst the demands of modern life.”

Adding further, Rajdeepak Das, CCO, Publicis Groupe – South Asia and Chairman, Leo Burnett - South Asia, said, “This is a true HumanKind idea where we are using technology to find solutions for modern day problems. Our cities are temporal in nature, they behave differently by day and different by night. We have validated this spirit and used historic Google map data to find empty spaces at specific times which can be made into a turf. The most exciting part is that this campaign can be scaled across the country and not only promote an active lifestyle but also make a cultural impact in communities making sport an equaliser.”

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