Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Year Closed
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Temple Owls
Previously:
Temple Stadium
(1929–1977)
Moved to:
Lincoln Financial Field
(2003–present)
|
College Football | 1978 - 2002 |
|
Philadelphia Phillies
Previously:
Shibe Park / Connie Mack Stadium
(1938–1970)
|
MLB | 1971 - 2003 |
|
Philadelphia Eagles
Previously:
Franklin Field
(1958–1970)
Moved to:
Lincoln Financial Field
(2003–present)
|
NFL | 1971 - 2002 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Veterans Stadium?
The capacity of Veterans Stadium is 62,306.
When was Veterans Stadium built?
Veterans Stadium opened in 1971.
Where did the Temple Owls play before Veterans Stadium?
Before moving to Veterans Stadium in 1978, the Temple Owls played at Temple Stadium from 1929 to 1977.
Where did the Temple Owls play after Veterans Stadium?
After leaving Veterans Stadium in 2002, the Temple Owls moved to Lincoln Financial Field in 2003.
Where did the Philadelphia Phillies play before Veterans Stadium?
Before moving to Veterans Stadium in 1971, the Philadelphia Phillies played at Shibe Park / Connie Mack Stadium from 1938 to 1970.
Where did the Philadelphia Eagles play before Veterans Stadium?
Before moving to Veterans Stadium in 1971, the Philadelphia Eagles played at Franklin Field from 1958 to 1970.
Where did the Philadelphia Eagles play after Veterans Stadium?
After leaving Veterans Stadium in 2002, the Philadelphia Eagles moved to Lincoln Financial Field in 2003.
Location
References
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.