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City Stadium was the home field of the Richmond Spiders in Richmond, Virginia. It opened in 1929 and seats 22,611 fans. It still stands today, used for other events.

City-owned stadium that was Richmond's football home for 81 seasons before the Spiders moved to on-campus Robins Stadium in 2010. It is still standing and is now a soccer venue, home of the Richmond Kickers.

Stadium facts

Location
Richmond, Virginia
Status
Standing, used for other events
Opened
1929
Closed
2009
Capacity
22,611
Teams
Richmond Spiders (1929–2009)
Other names
University of Richmond Stadium; UR Stadium

Teams that played here

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Stadiums near City Stadium10

  1. 1FCSE. Claiborne Robins Stadium — Richmond Spiders (Richmond, Virginia)same city
  2. 2FCSZable Stadium — William & Mary Tribe (Williamsburg, Virginia)44 mi
  3. 3FBSCarl Smith Center, Home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium — Virginia Cavaliers (Charlottesville, Virginia)64 mi
  4. 4FormerLambeth Field — Virginia Cavaliers (Charlottesville, Virginia)65 mi
  5. 5FCSArmstrong Stadium — Hampton Pirates (Hampton, Virginia)71 mi
  6. 6FormerForeman Field — Old Dominion Monarchs & Norfolk State Spartans (Norfolk, Virginia)81 mi
  7. 7FBSKornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium — Old Dominion Monarchs (Norfolk, Virginia)81 mi
  8. 8FCSWilliam "Dick" Price Stadium — Norfolk State Spartans (Norfolk, Virginia)81 mi
  9. 9FBSArthur L. Williams Stadium — Liberty Flames (Lynchburg, Virginia)92 mi
  10. 10FormerCity Stadium — Liberty Flames (Lynchburg, Virginia)93 mi

Questions about City Stadium

Who played at City Stadium?

City Stadium was home to the Richmond Spiders (1929–2009).

When did City Stadium open?

City Stadium opened in 1929.

Is City Stadium still standing?

Yes. City Stadium is standing and used for other events.

How many fans did City Stadium hold?

City Stadium held about 22,611 fans.

What football stadiums are near City Stadium today?

E. Claiborne Robins Stadium (Richmond Spiders) is in the same city. 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.