Venue Information
Year Opened
1909
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
(1940–present)
Pittsburgh Pirates
(1933–1939)
Moved to:
Pitt Stadium
(1958–1969)
|
NFL | 1933 - 1957 |
|
Pittsburgh Panthers
Previously:
Exposition Park
(1896–1915)
Moved to:
Pitt Stadium
(1971–1999)
|
College Football | 1916 - 1970 |
|
Pittsburgh Pirates
Previously:
Exposition Park III
(1891–1909)
Moved to:
Three Rivers Stadium
(1970–2000)
|
MLB | 1909 - 1970 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Forbes Field built?
Forbes Field opened in 1909.
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 Panthers play before Forbes Field?
Before moving to Forbes Field in 1916, the Pittsburgh Panthers played at Exposition Park from 1896 to 1915.
Where did the Pittsburgh Panthers play after Forbes Field?
After leaving Forbes Field in 1970, the Pittsburgh Panthers moved to Pitt Stadium in 1971. They played there until 1999.
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.
Location
Coordinates:
40.4419, -79.9542
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