Memorial Stadium

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Memorial Stadium was the home field of the Baltimore Colts and the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Maryland. It opened in 1950 and held 60,586 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1997).

Colts home until their 1984 move to Indianapolis, then the Ravens' temporary home for two seasons while their downtown stadium was built; demolished in 2001, now a YMCA, youth field and senior housing. Capacity is the 1981-95 table figure; Ravens' first two seasons after moving from Cleveland, while their downtown stadium was built; demolished in 2001. Also the Colts' former home (see defunct list); capacity is the 1981-95 figure.

Stadium facts

Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Status
Demolished
Opened
1950
Closed
1997
Capacity
60,586
Teams
Baltimore Colts (1953–1983)
Baltimore Ravens (1996–1997 (temporary))
Baltimore Ravens (1996–1997)
Other names
Baltimore Memorial Stadium; Municipal Stadium; Babe Ruth Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Memorial Stadium10

  1. 1FCSHughes Stadium — Morgan State Bears (Baltimore, Maryland)same city
  2. 2NFLM&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore Ravens (Baltimore, Maryland)same city
  3. 3FCSJohnny Unitas Stadium — Towson Tigers (Towson, Maryland)5 mi
  4. 4FBSNavy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)24 mi
  5. 5FormerThompson Stadium — Navy Midshipmen (Annapolis, Maryland)24 mi
  6. 6FormerOld Byrd Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)30 mi
  7. 7FBSSECU Stadium — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)32 mi
  8. 8NFLNorthwest Stadium — Washington Commanders (Landover, Maryland)32 mi
  9. 9FormerBoundary Field — Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)36 mi
  10. 10FormerGriffith Stadium — Washington Redskins & Georgetown Hoyas (Washington, Washington, D.C.)36 mi

Questions about Memorial Stadium

Who played at Memorial Stadium?

Memorial Stadium was home to the Baltimore Colts (1953–1983); the Baltimore Ravens (1996–1997 (temporary)); the Baltimore Ravens (1996–1997).

When did Memorial Stadium open?

Memorial Stadium opened in 1950.

Is Memorial Stadium still standing?

No. Memorial Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did Memorial Stadium hold?

Memorial Stadium held about 60,586 fans.

What football stadiums are near Memorial Stadium today?

Hughes Stadium (Morgan State Bears) 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, en.wikipedia.org.