Pitt Stadium

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Pitt Stadium was the home field of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Panthers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1925 and held 56,500 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1999).

University of Pittsburgh stadium shared with Forbes Field by the Steelers (exclusively from 1964) until Three Rivers opened; demolished in 1999-2000, and the Petersen Events Center is on the site. Capacity and Pitt's on-campus stadium, opened in 1925 with 69,400 seats, which hosted its last game in November 1999 before the Panthers moved to the new Steelers stadium. It was demolished starting in December 1999 and the Petersen Events Center and student housing now occupy the site.

Stadium facts

Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Status
Demolished
Opened
1925
Closed
1999
Capacity
56,500
Teams
Pittsburgh Steelers (1958–1969)
Pittsburgh Panthers (1925–1999)

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Pitt Stadium10

  1. 1FormerForbes Field — Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers, Duquesne Dukes and others (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)same city
  2. 2NFLAcrisure Stadium — Pittsburgh Panthers & Pittsburgh Steelers (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)same city
  3. 3FCSArthur J. Rooney Athletic Field — Duquesne Dukes (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)same city
  4. 4FormerThree Rivers Stadium — Pittsburgh Steelers & Pittsburgh Panthers (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)same city
  5. 5FormerMoon Stadium — Robert Morris Colonials (Moon Township, Pennsylvania)14 mi
  6. 6FormerOld Mountaineer Field — West Virginia Mountaineers (Morgantown, West Virginia)56 mi
  7. 7FBSMountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium — West Virginia Mountaineers (Morgantown, West Virginia)56 mi
  8. 8FormerRayen Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins (Youngstown, Ohio)58 mi
  9. 9FCSStambaugh Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins (Youngstown, Ohio)58 mi
  10. 10FormerMemorial Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes (Kent, Ohio)87 mi

Questions about Pitt Stadium

Who played at Pitt Stadium?

Pitt Stadium was home to the Pittsburgh Steelers (1958–1969); the Pittsburgh Panthers (1925–1999).

When did Pitt Stadium open?

Pitt Stadium opened in 1925.

Is Pitt Stadium still standing?

No. Pitt Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did Pitt Stadium hold?

Pitt Stadium held about 56,500 fans.

What football stadiums are near Pitt Stadium today?

Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh Panthers & Pittsburgh Steelers) 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.