About War Memorial Stadium
War Memorial Stadium was an AAFC and NFL stadium in Buffalo, New York. It opened in 1937 and closed in 1989. Its last recorded capacity was 46,206. Tenants included Buffalo Bisons (AAFC, 1946–1949) and Buffalo Bills (NFL, 1960–1972). It has also been known as Roesch Memorial Stadium (1937), Grover Cleveland Stadium (1938) and Civic Stadium (1939–1959).
Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Year Closed
Location
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Buffalo Bills
AFL, NFL · 1960–1972
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AFL, NFL | 1960–1972 |
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Buffalo Bisons
AAFC · 1946–1949
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AAFC | 1946–1949 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of War Memorial Stadium?
The capacity of War Memorial Stadium is 46,206.
When was War Memorial Stadium built?
War Memorial Stadium opened in 1937.
Where did the Buffalo Bills play after War Memorial Stadium?
After leaving War Memorial Stadium in 1972, the Buffalo Bills moved to Highmark Stadium in 1973.
Historical Names
War Memorial Stadium
1960 - 1989
CurrentCivic Stadium
1939 - 1959
Grover Cleveland Stadium
1938 - 1938
Roesch Memorial Stadium
1937 - 1937
Location
References
Teams on Wikipedia
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.