About Ford Field
Ford Field is an NFL stadium in Detroit, Michigan. It opened in 2002. It was designed by Rossetti Architects. It seats 65,000. Its current tenant is Detroit Lions (NFL), since 2002. By capacity it ranks 29th of 32 current NFL venues, counting only venues with a known capacity.
Venue Information
Year Opened
Address
Architect
Operator
Address derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.
Capacity by layout
| Layout | Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 65,000 |
| Basketball | 78,000 |
| Football | 65,000 |
Seating capacity depends on how the building is laid out for each event. Figures are the best sourced claim per layout.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Detroit Lions
Previously:
Pontiac Silverdome
(1975–2001)
|
NFL | 2002 - Present |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Ford Field?
The capacity of Ford Field is 65,000.
When was Ford Field built?
Ford Field opened in 2002.
Who designed Ford Field?
Ford Field was designed by Rossetti Architects.
Who operates Ford Field?
Ford Field is operated by Detroit Lions.
Who plays at Ford Field?
Ford Field is the home venue of Detroit Lions.
Where did the Detroit Lions play before Ford Field?
Before moving to Ford Field in 2002, the Detroit Lions played at Pontiac Silverdome from 1975 to 2001.
Location
References
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.