About Forbes Field
Forbes Field was a College Football, MLB and NFL stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1909 and closed in 1971. It was designed by Charles Wellford Leavitt. Its last recorded capacity was 23,000. Tenants included Pittsburgh Panthers (College Football, 1909–1924), Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB, 1909–1970) and Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL, 1933–1957). In all, 3 teams from 3 leagues have called it home.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
(1940–present)
Pittsburgh Pirates
(1933–1939)
Moved to:
Pitt Stadium
(1958–1969)
|
NFL | 1933 - 1957 |
|
Pittsburgh Pirates
Previously:
Exposition Park III
(1891–1909)
Moved to:
Three Rivers Stadium
(1970–2000)
|
MLB | 1909 - 1970 |
|
Pittsburgh Panthers
Previously:
Recreation Park
(1902–1903)
Moved to:
Pitt Stadium
(1925–1999)
|
College Football | 1909 - 1924 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Forbes Field?
The capacity of Forbes Field is 23,000.
When was Forbes Field built?
Forbes Field opened in 1909.
Who designed Forbes Field?
Forbes Field was designed by Charles Wellford Leavitt.
Where did the Pittsburgh Steelers play after Forbes Field?
After leaving Forbes Field in 1957, the Pittsburgh Steelers moved to Pitt Stadium in 1958. They played there until 1969.
Where did the Pittsburgh Pirates play before Forbes Field?
Before moving to Forbes Field in 1909, the Pittsburgh Pirates played at Exposition Park III from 1891 to 1909.
Where did the Pittsburgh Pirates play after Forbes Field?
After leaving Forbes Field in 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates moved to Three Rivers Stadium in 1970. They played there until 2000.
Where did the Pittsburgh Panthers play before Forbes Field?
Before moving to Forbes Field in 1909, the Pittsburgh Panthers played at Recreation Park from 1902 to 1903.
Where did the Pittsburgh Panthers play after Forbes Field?
After leaving Forbes Field in 1924, the Pittsburgh Panthers moved to Pitt Stadium in 1925. They played there until 1999.
Location
References
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.