About Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was a College Football, MLB, NBA and NFL stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It opened in 1982 and closed in 2014. It was designed by Leo A Daly. Its last recorded capacity was 64,121. Tenants included Minnesota Golden Gophers (College Football, 1982–2008), Minnesota Twins (MLB, 1982–2009), Minnesota Vikings (NFL, 1982–2013) and Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA, 1990). In all, 4 teams from 4 leagues have called it home. On our ranked lists it ranks 9th for most tenants among 67 venues with 3 or more teams and 115th shortest-lived of 272 stadiums and arenas with known opening and closing years.
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- 9th for most tenants among 67 venues with 3 or more teams
- 115th shortest-lived of 272 stadiums and arenas with known opening and closing years
- 42nd shortest-lived of 139 football stadiums with known opening and closing years
- 17th shortest-lived of 46 basketball arenas with known opening and closing years
- 15th shortest-lived of 55 NFL stadiums with known opening and closing years
- 17th longest single tenancy (31 years) of the 101 longest on record in NFL stadiums
- 32nd shortest-lived of 107 College Football stadiums with known opening and closing years
- 16th shortest-lived of 43 NBA arenas with known opening and closing years
- 47th shortest-lived of 82 MLB stadiums with known opening and closing years
- 41st longest single tenancy (27 years) of the 100 longest on record in MLB stadiums
Venue Information
Year Opened
Year Closed
Location
Elevation
257 m above sea level
Architect
Operator
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence (ODbL).
Elevation of the venue's coordinates from USGS and NASA SRTM elevation data, via Open Topo Data.
Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.
Capacity by layout
| Layout | Seats | Source |
|---|---|---|
| General | 64,121 | Wikidata |
| Football | 64,121 | Wikipedia |
| Concert | 60,000 | Wikipedia |
| Basketball | 50,000 | Wikipedia |
| Baseball | 46,564 | Wikipedia |
Seating capacity depends on how the building is laid out for each event. Figures are the best sourced claim per layout.
The site today
- US Bank Stadium now stands on or beside the site.
From OpenStreetMap data near the venue's recorded coordinates, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Maps show what is there now, not the old footprint.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
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Minnesota Vikings While based here: 32 seasons · 264-239-1 regular season · 16 postseason trips
NFL · 1982–2013
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NFL | 1982–2013 |
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Minnesota Twins While based here: 28 seasons · 2196-2272-1 regular season · 7 postseason trips (postseason results on record for 27 of 28 seasons)
MLB · 1982–2009
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MLB | 1982–2009 |
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Minnesota Golden Gophers While based here: 27 seasons · 127-174-2 regular season · 10 postseason trips
College Football · 1982–2008
Big Ten Conference 1982–2008 · FBS (Division I-A)
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College Football | 1982–2008 |
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Minnesota Timberwolves While based here: 1 season · 22-60 regular season · no postseason trips
NBA · 1990
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NBA | 1990 |
Records are each team's full-season results while it was based here, home and away games alike, from final scores. They are not records of games played at this venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome?
The capacity of Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome is 64,121.
When was Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome built?
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome opened in 1982.
What is on the site of Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome today?
US Bank Stadium now stands on or beside the site.
Who designed Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome?
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was designed by Leo A Daly.
Who operates Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome?
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome is operated by Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission.
Where did the Minnesota Timberwolves play after Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome?
After leaving Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in 1990, the Minnesota Timberwolves moved to Target Center in 1991.
Where did the Minnesota Vikings play before Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome?
Before moving to Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in 1982, the Minnesota Vikings played at Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981.
Where did the Minnesota Vikings play after Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome?
After leaving Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in 2013, the Minnesota Vikings moved to TCF Bank Stadium in 2014. They played there until 2015.
Where did the Minnesota Twins play before Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome?
Before moving to Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in 1982, the Minnesota Twins played at Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981.
Where did the Minnesota Twins play after Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome?
After leaving Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in 2009, the Minnesota Twins moved to Target Field in 2010.
Where did the Minnesota Golden Gophers play before Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome?
Before moving to Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in 1982, the Minnesota Golden Gophers played at Memorial Stadium from 1924 to 1981.
Where did the Minnesota Golden Gophers play after Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome?
After leaving Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in 2008, the Minnesota Golden Gophers moved to Huntington Bank Stadium in 2009.
Sources
Where the facts on this page were read from. How VenueStats compiles them.
- Open Topo Data (Public domain): Elevation.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL): What stands on the site today.
- OpenStreetMap Nominatim (ODbL): Location.
- VenueStats compilation: Opening and closing years, name history and teams (compiled by VenueStats from Sports Reference and Wikipedia).
- Wikidata (CC0): Capacity, Coordinates (Wikidata places the building within 0 m of this point), Architect and operator.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY): Photograph.
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA): Capacity, football layout, Capacity, concert layout, Capacity, basketball layout, Capacity, baseball layout.
Location
Nearby Venues
| Venue | Years | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Stadium | 2016– | 0.1 mi |
| Minneapolis Auditorium | 1927–1989 | 0.8 mi |
| Athletic Park | 1889–1896 | 0.9 mi |
| Target Center | 1990– | 1.0 mi |
| Target Field | 2010– | 1.1 mi |
| Northrop Field | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance between the venues' coordinates.
References
Teams on Wikipedia
Every source for the facts on this page is listed under Sources.