Harvard Stadium

Opened in 1903

About Harvard Stadium

Harvard Stadium is a College Football and NFL stadium in Boston, Massachusetts. It opened in 1903. It seats 37,289. Former tenants include Harvard Crimson (College Football, 1903–1991) and Boston Patriots (NFL, 1970).

Venue Information

Capacity

37,289

Year Opened

1903

Location

Boston, Massachusetts 02163

Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

Teams

Home seasons at Harvard Stadium by team, 1903–1991. Bars use each team's colors at the time; the table below lists every season.

Team	League	Years
Harvard Crimson College Football · 1903–1991 Ivy Group 1956–1991 · Independent 1903–1955 · FCS (Division I-AA) Home venue unknown 1875–1897 Soldier's Field 1898–1902 Harvard Stadium 1903–1991	College Football	1903–1991
Boston Patriots NFL · 1970 Territory map on ImperialismMap Boston University Field 1960–1962 Fenway Park 1963–1968 Alumni Stadium 1969 Harvard Stadium 1970 Foxboro Stadium 1971–2001 Gillette Stadium 2002–present	NFL	1970

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Harvard Stadium?

The capacity of Harvard Stadium is 37,289.

When was Harvard Stadium built?

Harvard Stadium opened in 1903.

Where did the Boston Patriots play before Harvard Stadium?

Before moving to Harvard Stadium in 1970, the Boston Patriots played at Alumni Stadium in 1969.

Where did the Boston Patriots play after Harvard Stadium?

After leaving Harvard Stadium in 1970, the Boston Patriots moved to Foxboro Stadium in 1971. They played there until 2001.

Where did the Harvard Crimson play before Harvard Stadium?

Before moving to Harvard Stadium in 1903, the Harvard Crimson played at Soldier's Field from 1898 to 1902.

Location

Coordinates: 42.3669, -71.1261

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References

Teams on Wikipedia

Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.