Navin Field

Opened in 1912

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About Navin Field

Navin Field is a former name of Tiger Stadium, used 1912–1937. Tiger Stadium was an APFA, MLB and NFL stadium in Detroit, Michigan. It opened in 1912 and closed in 2009. It was designed by Osborn Engineering. Its last recorded capacity was 23,000. Tenants included Detroit Tigers (MLB, 1912–1999), Detroit Heralds (APFA, 1920–1921), Detroit Panthers (NFL, 1925–1926) and Detroit Lions (NFL, 1938–1974). In all, 4 teams from 3 leagues have called it home. On our ranked lists it ranks 59th for most name changes among 121 venues with 3 or more names, 9th for most tenants among 67 venues with 3 or more teams, 267th shortest-lived of 272 stadiums and arenas with known opening and closing years and 64th longest single tenancy (87 years) of the 100 longest on record. It has also been known as Briggs Stadium (1938–1960).

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Photo of Navin Field
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Venue Information

Capacity

23,000

Source: Wikidata

Year Opened

1912

Year Closed

2009

Location

Detroit, Michigan

Elevation

599 ft

183 m above sea level

Architect

Osborn Engineering

Operator

Mike Ilitch

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.

The site today

From OpenStreetMap data near the venue's recorded coordinates, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Maps show what is there now, not the old footprint.

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Teams

Home seasons at Navin Field by team, 1912–2009. Bars use each team's colors at the time; the table below lists every season.
Team League Years
Detroit Tigers
While based here: 88 seasons · 6976-6701-65 regular season · 8 postseason trips (postseason results on record for 87 of 88 seasons)
MLB · 1912–1999
  1. Bennett Park 1901–1911
  2. Tiger Stadium 1912–1999
  3. Comerica Park 2000–present
MLB 1912–1999
Detroit Lions
While based here: 37 seasons · 220-218-22 regular season · 5 postseason trips
NFL · 1938–1974
  1. Universal Stadium 1930–1933
  2. University of Detroit Stadium 1934–1937
  3. Tiger Stadium 1938–1974
  4. Pontiac Silverdome 1975–2001
  5. Ford Field 2002–present
NFL 1938–1974
Detroit Panthers
While based here: 2 seasons · 12-8-4 regular season
NFL · 1925–1926
NFL 1925–1926
Detroit Heralds
While based here: 2 seasons · 2-8-1 regular season
APFA · 1920–1921
APFA 1920–1921

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Navin Field?

The capacity of Navin Field is 23,000.

When was Navin Field built?

Navin Field opened in 1912.

What is on the site of Navin Field today?

The Corner Ballpark now stands on or beside the site.

Who designed Navin Field?

Navin Field was designed by Osborn Engineering.

Who operates Navin Field?

Navin Field is operated by Mike Ilitch.

Where did the Detroit Lions play before Navin Field?

Before moving to Navin Field in 1938, the Detroit Lions played at University of Detroit Stadium from 1934 to 1937.

Where did the Detroit Lions play after Navin Field?

After leaving Navin Field in 1974, the Detroit Lions moved to Pontiac Silverdome in 1975. They played there until 2001.

Where did the Detroit Tigers play before Navin Field?

Before moving to Navin Field in 1912, the Detroit Tigers played at Bennett Park from 1901 to 1911.

Where did the Detroit Tigers play after Navin Field?

After leaving Navin Field in 1999, the Detroit Tigers moved to Comerica Park in 2000.

Sources

Where the facts on this page were read from. How VenueStats compiles them.

Historical Names

Tiger Stadium

1961 - 2008

Briggs Stadium

1938 - 1960

Navin Field

1912 - 1937

Current

Location

Coordinates: 42.3319, -83.0689
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Nearby Venues

VenueYearsDistance
Bennett Park 1896–1911 Same site
Little Caesars Arena 2017– 0.9 mi
Joe Louis Arena 1979–2019 1.0 mi
Comerica Park 2000– 1.1 mi
Huntington Place 1960– 1.2 mi
Ford Field 2002– 1.3 mi

Straight-line distance between the venues' coordinates.

References

Read more on Wikipedia

Teams on Wikipedia

Every source for the facts on this page is listed under Sources.

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