Polo Grounds

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Polo Grounds was the home field of the New York Giants, the New York Titans/Jets and the Fordham Rams in New York, New York. It opened in 1911 and held 56,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1963).

Manhattan ballpark that housed the Giants for 31 seasons and the Titans/Jets for four; demolished in 1964 for the Polo Grounds Towers housing project. Capacity is the overall 1953-63 figure. Upper Manhattan ballpark that served as Fordham's home during the Rams' 1930s and 1940s glory years and until the program was dropped after the 1954 season. It was demolished in 1964 and replaced by public housing.

Stadium facts

Location
New York, New York
Status
Demolished
Opened
1911
Closed
1963
Capacity
56,000
Teams
New York Giants (1925–1955)
New York Titans/Jets (1960–1963)
Fordham Rams (late 1920s–1954)

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Polo Grounds10

  1. 1FormerYankee Stadium (1923) — New York Giants (New York, New York)same city
  2. 2FormerBaker Field — Columbia Lions (New York, New York)same city
  3. 3FCSCoffey Field — Fordham Rams (Bronx, New York)3 mi
  4. 4FormerFordham Field — Fordham Rams (Bronx, New York)3 mi
  5. 5FormerShea Stadium — New York Jets & New York Giants (New York, New York)same city
  6. 6NFLMetLife Stadium — New York Giants & New York Jets (East Rutherford, New Jersey)7 mi
  7. 7FormerGiants Stadium — New York Giants, New York Jets and others (East Rutherford, New Jersey)7 mi
  8. 8FCSBethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium — LIU Sharks (Brookville, New York)17 mi
  9. 9FCSWagner College Stadium — Wagner Seahawks (Staten Island, New York)20 mi
  10. 10FormerNeilson Field — Rutgers Scarlet Knights (New Brunswick, New Jersey)35 mi

Questions about Polo Grounds

Who played at Polo Grounds?

Polo Grounds was home to the New York Giants (1925–1955); the New York Titans/Jets (1960–1963); the Fordham Rams (late 1920s–1954).

When did Polo Grounds open?

Polo Grounds opened in 1911.

Is Polo Grounds still standing?

No. Polo Grounds has been demolished.

How many fans did Polo Grounds hold?

Polo Grounds held about 56,000 fans.

What football stadiums are near Polo Grounds today?

Coffey Field (Fordham Rams) is about 3 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, en.wikipedia.org.