Metropolitan Stadium
Metropolitan Stadium was the home field of the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington, Minnesota. It opened in 1956 and held 48,446 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1981).
Vikings home until the Metrodome opened; demolished in 1985 and the Mall of America now stands on the site. The Chicago Cardinals also played two 1959 games here.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1956
- Closed
- 1981
- Capacity
- 48,446
- Teams
- Minnesota Vikings (1961–1981)
- Other names
- The Met
Teams that played here
- Minnesota Vikings (NFL), 1961–1981
Stadiums near Metropolitan Stadium10
- 1FormerHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome — Minnesota Vikings & Minnesota Golden Gophers 8 mi
- 2NFLU.S. Bank Stadium — Minnesota Vikings 8 mi
- 3FormerMemorial Stadium — Minnesota Golden Gophers 8 mi
- 4FormerNorthrop Field — Minnesota Golden Gophers 8 mi
- 5FBSHuntington Bank Stadium — Minnesota Golden Gophers 9 mi
- 6FCSO'Shaughnessy Stadium — St. Thomas Tommies 10 mi
- 7FCSUNI-Dome — Northern Iowa Panthers 168 mi
- 8FormerCoughlin–Alumni Stadium — South Dakota State Jackrabbits 178 mi
- 9FCSDana J. Dykhouse Stadium — South Dakota State Jackrabbits 178 mi
- 10FBSJack Trice Stadium — Iowa State Cyclones 196 mi
Questions about Metropolitan Stadium
Who played at Metropolitan Stadium?
Metropolitan Stadium was home to the Minnesota Vikings (1961–1981).
When did Metropolitan Stadium open?
Metropolitan Stadium opened in 1956.
Is Metropolitan Stadium still standing?
No. Metropolitan Stadium has been demolished.
How many fans did Metropolitan Stadium hold?
Metropolitan Stadium held about 48,446 fans.
What football stadiums are near Metropolitan Stadium today?
U.S. Bank Stadium (Minnesota Vikings) is about 8 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, en.wikipedia.org.