Municipal Stadium
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Municipal Stadium was the home field of the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Missouri. It opened in 1923. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1972).
Chiefs home until Arrowhead Stadium opened in 1972 (site of the longest NFL game, 1971); demolished in 1976. Capacity not verified;
Stadium facts
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1923
- Closed
- 1972
- Teams
- Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1971)
- Other names
- Kansas City Municipal Stadium; Ruppert Stadium; Blues Stadium
Teams that played here
- Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), 1963–1971
Stadiums near Municipal Stadium10
- 1NFLArrowhead Stadium — Kansas City Chiefs same city
- 2TemporaryChildren's Mercy Park — Kansas Jayhawks 14 mi
- 3FormerMcCook Field — Kansas Jayhawks 38 mi
- 4FBSDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium — Kansas Jayhawks 38 mi
- 5FormerWorld War I Memorial Stadium — Kansas State Wildcats 109 mi
- 6FormerAhearn Field — Kansas State Wildcats 109 mi
- 7FBSBill Snyder Family Football Stadium — Kansas State Wildcats 111 mi
- 8FormerRollins Field — Missouri Tigers 120 mi
- 9FBSFaurot Field at Memorial Stadium — Missouri Tigers 121 mi
- 10FBSRobert W. Plaster Stadium — Missouri State Bears 146 mi
Questions about Municipal Stadium
Who played at Municipal Stadium?
Municipal Stadium was home to the Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1971).
When did Municipal Stadium open?
Municipal Stadium opened in 1923.
Is Municipal Stadium still standing?
No. Municipal Stadium has been demolished.
What football stadiums are near Municipal Stadium today?
Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Chiefs) 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.