Municipal Grant Park Stadium

Opened in 1924

NFL AAFC College Football

Venue Information

Capacity

61,500

#32 in NFL of 32

Year Opened

1924

Year Closed

2002

Teams

Team	League	Years
Chicago Cardinals Previously: Wrigley Field (1931–1939) Moved to: Busch Stadium (1960–1965)	NFL	1959 - 1959
Chicago Rockets	AAFC	1946 - 1949
Troy Trojans Moved to: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Larry Blakeney Field (1977–present)	College Football	1935 - 1935
Chicago Bears Previously: Wrigley Field (1921–1923)	NFL	1924 - Present

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Municipal Grant Park Stadium?

The capacity of Municipal Grant Park Stadium is 61,500.

When was Municipal Grant Park Stadium built?

Municipal Grant Park Stadium opened in 1924.

Who plays at Municipal Grant Park Stadium?

Municipal Grant Park Stadium is the home venue of Chicago Bears.

Where did the Chicago Cardinals play before Municipal Grant Park Stadium?

Before moving to Municipal Grant Park Stadium in 1959, the Chicago Cardinals played at Wrigley Field from 1931 to 1939.

Where did the Chicago Cardinals play after Municipal Grant Park Stadium?

After leaving Municipal Grant Park Stadium in 1959, the Chicago Cardinals moved to Busch Stadium in 1960. They played there until 1965.

Where did the Troy Trojans play after Municipal Grant Park Stadium?

After leaving Municipal Grant Park Stadium in 1935, the Troy Trojans moved to Veterans Memorial Stadium, Larry Blakeney Field in 1977.

Where did the Chicago Bears play before Municipal Grant Park Stadium?

Before moving to Municipal Grant Park Stadium in 1924, the Chicago Bears played at Wrigley Field from 1921 to 1923.

Historical Names

Soldier Field

1926 - Present