Rubber Bowl

Opened in 1940

About Rubber Bowl

Rubber Bowl was a College Football stadium in Akron, Ohio. It opened in 1940 and closed in 2008. It was designed by Osborn Engineering. Its last recorded capacity was 35,202. Its only tenant was Akron Zips (College Football, 1940–2008).

Venue Information

Capacity

35,202

Year Opened

1940

Year Closed

2008

Location

Akron, Ohio

Architect

Osborn Engineering

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

Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.

Teams

Team League Years
Akron Zips
Previously: Elks' Field (1913–1913)
Moved to: InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field (2009–present)
College Football 1940 - 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Rubber Bowl?

The capacity of Rubber Bowl is 35,202.

When was Rubber Bowl built?

Rubber Bowl opened in 1940.

Who designed Rubber Bowl?

Rubber Bowl was designed by Osborn Engineering.

Where did the Akron Zips play before Rubber Bowl?

Before moving to Rubber Bowl in 1940, the Akron Zips played at Elks' Field in 1913.

Where did the Akron Zips play after Rubber Bowl?

After leaving Rubber Bowl in 2008, the Akron Zips moved to InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field in 2009.

Location

Coordinates: 41.0394, -81.4561
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References

Read more on Wikipedia

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