About Downing Stadium
Downing Stadium was a College Football stadium in New York, New York. It opened in 1936 and closed in 2002. It was designed by Robert Moses. Its last recorded capacity was 22,000. Its only tenant was New York University (College Football, 1951–1952). It has also been known as Randall's Island Stadium (1936–1948).
Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Year Closed
Location
Architect
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
New York University
Previously:
Yankee Stadium I
(1926–1948)
|
College Football | 1951 - 1952 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Downing Stadium?
The capacity of Downing Stadium is 22,000.
When was Downing Stadium built?
Downing Stadium opened in 1936.
Who designed Downing Stadium?
Downing Stadium was designed by Robert Moses.
Where did the New York University play before Downing Stadium?
Before moving to Downing Stadium in 1951, the New York University played at Yankee Stadium I from 1926 to 1948.
Historical Names
Randall's Island Stadium
1936 - 1948
Downing Stadium
Unknown - Present
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References
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.