Venue Information
Capacity
16,700
Year Opened
1927
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Detroit Pistons
Previously:
War Memorial Coliseum
(1953–1957)
Moved to:
Huntington Place
(1962–1978)
|
NBA | 1958 - 1961 |
| Detroit Falcons | NBA | 1947 - 1947 |
|
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
(1932–present)
Detroit Falcons
(1930–1931)
Detroit Cougars
(1926–1929)
Previously:
Border Cities Arena
(1927–1927)
Moved to:
Joe Louis Arena
(1980–2017)
|
NHL | 1928 - 1979 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Olympia Stadium?
The capacity of Olympia Stadium is 16,700.
When was Olympia Stadium built?
Olympia Stadium opened in 1927.
Where did the Detroit Pistons play before Olympia Stadium?
Before moving to Olympia Stadium in 1958, the Detroit Pistons played at War Memorial Coliseum from 1953 to 1957.
Where did the Detroit Pistons play after Olympia Stadium?
After leaving Olympia Stadium in 1961, the Detroit Pistons moved to Huntington Place in 1962. They played there until 1978.
Where did the Detroit Red Wings play before Olympia Stadium?
Before moving to Olympia Stadium in 1928, the Detroit Red Wings played at Border Cities Arena in 1927.
Where did the Detroit Red Wings play after Olympia Stadium?
After leaving Olympia Stadium in 1979, the Detroit Red Wings moved to Joe Louis Arena in 1980. They played there until 2017.
Location
Coordinates:
42.3544, -83.1006
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