Venue Information
Year Opened
1922
Year Closed
1971
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Wayne State
Moved to:
Wayne State University
(1982–1985)
|
College Football | 1936 - 1954 |
|
Detroit Lions
Previously:
Spartan Municipal Stadium
(1930–1933)
Moved to:
Navin Field
(1938–1974)
|
NFL | 1934 - 1937 |
| Detroit Wolverines | NFL | 1928 - 1928 |
| Detroit Mercy | College Football | 1922 - 1964 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was University of Detroit Stadium built?
University of Detroit Stadium opened in 1922.
Where did the Wayne State play after University of Detroit Stadium?
After leaving University of Detroit Stadium in 1954, the Wayne State moved to Wayne State University in 1982. They played there until 1985.
Where did the Detroit Lions play before University of Detroit Stadium?
Before moving to University of Detroit Stadium in 1934, the Detroit Lions played at Spartan Municipal Stadium from 1930 to 1933.
Where did the Detroit Lions play after University of Detroit Stadium?
After leaving University of Detroit Stadium in 1937, the Detroit Lions moved to Navin Field in 1938. They played there until 1974.
Location
Coordinates:
42.4158, -83.1368
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References
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