Venue Information
Year Opened
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
New York Giants
Previously:
Yale Bowl
(1973–1974)
Moved to:
Giants Stadium
(1976–2009)
|
NFL | 1975 - 1975 |
|
New York Yankees
Previously:
Yankee Stadium
(1923–present)
|
MLB | 1974 - 1975 |
|
New York Jets
Moved to:
Giants Stadium
(1984–2009)
|
NFL | 1968 - 1983 |
|
New York Mets
Previously:
Polo Grounds III
(1962–1963)
Moved to:
Citi Field
(2009–present)
|
MLB | 1964 - 2008 |
|
New York Jets
Previously:
Polo Grounds III
(1960–1963)
|
AFL | 1964 - 1969 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shea Stadium built?
Shea Stadium opened in 1964.
Where did the New York Giants play before Shea Stadium?
Before moving to Shea Stadium in 1975, the New York Giants played at Yale Bowl from 1973 to 1974.
Where did the New York Giants play after Shea Stadium?
After leaving Shea Stadium in 1975, the New York Giants moved to Giants Stadium in 1976. They played there until 2009.
Where did the New York Yankees play before Shea Stadium?
Before moving to Shea Stadium in 1974, the New York Yankees played at Yankee Stadium since 1923.
Where did the New York Jets (NFL) play after Shea Stadium?
After leaving Shea Stadium in 1983, the New York Jets (NFL) moved to Giants Stadium in 1984. They played there until 2009.
Where did the New York Mets play before Shea Stadium?
Before moving to Shea Stadium in 1964, the New York Mets played at Polo Grounds III from 1962 to 1963.
Where did the New York Mets play after Shea Stadium?
After leaving Shea Stadium in 2008, the New York Mets moved to Citi Field in 2009.
Where did the New York Jets (AFL) play before Shea Stadium?
Before moving to Shea Stadium in 1964, the New York Jets (AFL) played at Polo Grounds III from 1960 to 1963.