Memorial Stadium

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Memorial Stadium was the home field of the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It opened in 1924 and held 56,652 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1981).

Minnesota's horseshoe stadium until the team moved to the Metrodome in 1982; capacity 1970-81 (temporary bleachers allowed crowds up to 66,284), and the Vikings played one game there in 1969. It was demolished in 1992; the McNamara Alumni Center, which preserves its brick arch, and the Aquatic Center now occupy the site.

Stadium facts

Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Status
Demolished
Opened
1924
Closed
1981
Capacity
56,652
Teams
Minnesota Golden Gophers (1924–1981)
Other names
Brick House

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Memorial Stadium10

  1. 1FormerNorthrop Field — Minnesota Golden Gophers (Minneapolis, Minnesota)same city
  2. 2NFLU.S. Bank Stadium — Minnesota Vikings (Minneapolis, Minnesota)same city
  3. 3FormerHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome — Minnesota Vikings & Minnesota Golden Gophers (Minneapolis, Minnesota)same city
  4. 4FBSHuntington Bank Stadium — Minnesota Golden Gophers (Minneapolis, Minnesota)same city
  5. 5FCSO'Shaughnessy Stadium — St. Thomas Tommies (Saint Paul, Minnesota)6 mi
  6. 6FormerMetropolitan Stadium — Minnesota Vikings (Bloomington, Minnesota)8 mi
  7. 7FCSUNI-Dome — Northern Iowa Panthers (Cedar Falls, Iowa)176 mi
  8. 8FormerCoughlin–Alumni Stadium — South Dakota State Jackrabbits (Brookings, South Dakota)180 mi
  9. 9FCSDana J. Dykhouse Stadium — South Dakota State Jackrabbits (Brookings, South Dakota)181 mi
  10. 10FBSJack Trice Stadium — Iowa State Cyclones (Ames, Iowa)204 mi

Questions about Memorial Stadium

Who played at Memorial Stadium?

Memorial Stadium was home to the Minnesota Golden Gophers (1924–1981).

When did Memorial Stadium open?

Memorial Stadium opened in 1924.

Is Memorial Stadium still standing?

No. Memorial Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did Memorial Stadium hold?

Memorial Stadium held about 56,652 fans.

What football stadiums are near Memorial Stadium today?

U.S. Bank Stadium (Minnesota Vikings) 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.