Baker Field
Baker Field was the home field of the Columbia Lions in New York, New York. It opened in 1923 and held 32,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1982).
Columbia's home at Broadway and West 218th Street in Inwood; the team began playing there in 1923 and the 32,000-seat wooden stadium dated from 1928. It was demolished after 1982 and replaced on the same site by Lawrence A. Wien Stadium, which opened in 1984; coordinates are those of the site and are approximate.
Stadium facts
- Location
- New York, New York
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1923
- Closed
- 1982
- Capacity
- 32,000
- Teams
- Columbia Lions (1923–1982)
- Other names
- Baker Field stadium
Teams that played here
- Columbia Lions (FCS), 1923–1982
Stadiums near Baker Field10
- 1FormerFordham Field — Fordham Rams 2 mi
- 2FCSCoffey Field — Fordham Rams 3 mi
- 3FormerPolo Grounds — New York Giants, New York Titans/Jets and others same city
- 4FormerYankee Stadium (1923) — New York Giants same city
- 5FormerShea Stadium — New York Jets & New York Giants same city
- 6NFLMetLife Stadium — New York Giants & New York Jets 9 mi
- 7FormerGiants Stadium — New York Giants, New York Jets and others 9 mi
- 8FCSBethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium — LIU Sharks 16 mi
- 9FCSWagner College Stadium — Wagner Seahawks 23 mi
- 10FBSBlaik Field at Michie Stadium — Army Black Knights 36 mi
Questions about Baker Field
Who played at Baker Field?
Baker Field was home to the Columbia Lions (1923–1982).
When did Baker Field open?
Baker Field opened in 1923.
Is Baker Field still standing?
No. Baker Field has been demolished.
How many fans did Baker Field hold?
Baker Field held about 32,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near Baker Field today?
Coffey Field (Fordham Rams) is about 3 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org.