About Philadelphia Municipal Stadium
Philadelphia Municipal Stadium is a former name of John F. Kennedy Stadium, used 1927–1963. John F. Kennedy Stadium was an NFL stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1926 and closed in 1992. Its last recorded capacity was 102,000. Its only tenant was Philadelphia Eagles (NFL, 1936–1939). It has also been known as Sesquicentennial Stadium (1926).
Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Year Closed
Location
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Philadelphia Eagles
NFL · 1936–1939
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NFL | 1936–1939 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Philadelphia Municipal Stadium?
The capacity of Philadelphia Municipal Stadium is 102,000.
When was Philadelphia Municipal Stadium built?
Philadelphia Municipal Stadium opened in 1926.
Where did the Philadelphia Eagles play before Philadelphia Municipal Stadium?
Before moving to Philadelphia Municipal Stadium in 1936, the Philadelphia Eagles played at Baker Bowl from 1933 to 1935.
Where did the Philadelphia Eagles play after Philadelphia Municipal Stadium?
After leaving Philadelphia Municipal Stadium in 1939, the Philadelphia Eagles moved to Shibe Park in 1940. They played there until 1957.
Historical Names
John F. Kennedy Stadium
1964 - 1992
Philadelphia Municipal Stadium
1927 - 1963
CurrentSesquicentennial Stadium
1926 - 1926
Location
References
Teams on Wikipedia
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.