Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Detroit Pistons
Previously:
Huntington Place
(1962–1978)
Moved to:
The Palace of Auburn Hills
(1989–2017)
|
NBA | 1979 - 1988 |
|
Detroit Lions
Previously:
Navin Field
(1938–1974)
Moved to:
Ford Field
(2002–present)
|
NFL | 1975 - 2001 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Pontiac Silverdome?
The capacity of Pontiac Silverdome is 33,000.
When was Pontiac Silverdome built?
Pontiac Silverdome opened in 1975.
Where did the Detroit Pistons play before Pontiac Silverdome?
Before moving to Pontiac Silverdome in 1979, the Detroit Pistons played at Huntington Place from 1962 to 1978.
Where did the Detroit Pistons play after Pontiac Silverdome?
After leaving Pontiac Silverdome in 1988, the Detroit Pistons moved to The Palace of Auburn Hills in 1989. They played there until 2017.
Where did the Detroit Lions play before Pontiac Silverdome?
Before moving to Pontiac Silverdome in 1975, the Detroit Lions played at Navin Field from 1938 to 1974.
Where did the Detroit Lions play after Pontiac Silverdome?
After leaving Pontiac Silverdome in 2001, the Detroit Lions moved to Ford Field in 2002.
Historical Names
Pontiac Silverdome
1976 - 2013
CurrentPontiac Metropolitan Stadium
1975 - 1975