Polo Grounds

Opened in 1890

About Polo Grounds

Polo Grounds was an MLB stadium in New York, New York. It opened in 1890 and closed in 1911. Its last recorded capacity was 34,000. Its only tenant was New York Giants (MLB, 1890, 1891–1910). It has also been known as Brotherhood Park (1890).

Photo of Polo Grounds
Photo by David Shapinsky from Washington, D.C., United States. License: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Venue Information

Capacity

34,000

Year Opened

1890

Year Closed

1911

Location

New York, New York

Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

Teams

Team League Years
New York Giants
Previously: Manhattan Field (1889–1890)
Moved to: Polo Grounds (1911–1957)
MLB 1891 - 1910
New York Giants MLB 1890 - 1890

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Polo Grounds?

The capacity of Polo Grounds is 34,000.

When was Polo Grounds built?

Polo Grounds opened in 1890.

Where did the New York Giants (MLB) play before Polo Grounds?

Before moving to Polo Grounds in 1891, the New York Giants (MLB) played at Manhattan Field from 1889 to 1890.

Where did the New York Giants (MLB) play after Polo Grounds?

After leaving Polo Grounds in 1910, the New York Giants (MLB) moved to Polo Grounds in 1911. They played there until 1957.

Historical Names

Polo Grounds

1891 - 1910

Current

Brotherhood Park

1890 - 1890

Location

Coordinates: 40.8317, -73.9372
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References

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Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.