Several venues share the name “Tiger Stadium”.
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Venue Information
Year Opened
1912
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Detroit Lions
Previously:
University of Detroit Stadium
(1934–1937)
Moved to:
Pontiac Silverdome
(1975–2001)
|
NFL | 1938 - 1974 |
| Detroit Panthers | NFL | 1925 - 1926 |
|
Detroit Heralds
Detroit Tigers
(1921–1921)
Detroit Heralds
(1905–1920)
|
APFA | 1920 - 1921 |
|
Detroit Tigers
Previously:
Bennett Park
(1901–1911)
Moved to:
Comerica Park
(2000–present)
|
MLB | 1912 - 1999 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Briggs Stadium built?
Briggs Stadium opened in 1912.
Where did the Detroit Lions play before Briggs Stadium?
Before moving to Briggs Stadium in 1938, the Detroit Lions played at University of Detroit Stadium from 1934 to 1937.
Where did the Detroit Lions play after Briggs Stadium?
After leaving Briggs Stadium in 1974, the Detroit Lions moved to Pontiac Silverdome in 1975. They played there until 2001.
Where did the Detroit Tigers play before Briggs Stadium?
Before moving to Briggs Stadium in 1912, the Detroit Tigers played at Bennett Park from 1901 to 1911.
Where did the Detroit Tigers play after Briggs Stadium?
After leaving Briggs Stadium in 1999, the Detroit Tigers moved to Comerica Park in 2000.
Historical Names
Location
Coordinates:
42.3319, -83.0689
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