Northrop Field
Northrop Field was the home field of the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It opened in 1899 and held 20,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1923).
Minnesota's on-campus football field from 1899 until Memorial Stadium opened in 1924, expanded from about 3,000 to as many as 20,000 seats after 1902. The present use of the site is not documented in the source.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1899
- Closed
- 1923
- Capacity
- 20,000
- Teams
- Minnesota Golden Gophers (1899–1923)
- Other names
- Greater Northrop Field; Northrup Field
Teams that played here
- Minnesota Golden Gophers (FBS), 1899–1923
Stadiums near Northrop Field10
- 1FormerMemorial Stadium — Minnesota Golden Gophers same city
- 2NFLU.S. Bank Stadium — Minnesota Vikings same city
- 3FormerHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome — Minnesota Vikings & Minnesota Golden Gophers same city
- 4FBSHuntington Bank Stadium — Minnesota Golden Gophers same city
- 5FCSO'Shaughnessy Stadium — St. Thomas Tommies 6 mi
- 6FormerMetropolitan Stadium — Minnesota Vikings 8 mi
- 7FCSUNI-Dome — Northern Iowa Panthers 177 mi
- 8FormerCoughlin–Alumni Stadium — South Dakota State Jackrabbits 180 mi
- 9FCSDana J. Dykhouse Stadium — South Dakota State Jackrabbits 180 mi
- 10FBSJack Trice Stadium — Iowa State Cyclones 204 mi
Questions about Northrop Field
Who played at Northrop Field?
Northrop Field was home to the Minnesota Golden Gophers (1899–1923).
When did Northrop Field open?
Northrop Field opened in 1899.
Is Northrop Field still standing?
No. Northrop Field has been demolished.
How many fans did Northrop Field hold?
Northrop Field held about 20,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near Northrop Field 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.