Pontiac Silverdome
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Pontiac Silverdome was the home field of the Detroit Lions in Pontiac, Michigan. It opened in 1975 and held 80,311 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2013).
Lions home until Ford Field opened in 2002; demolished 2017-18 and replaced by an Amazon distribution center.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Pontiac, Michigan
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1975
- Closed
- 2013
- Capacity
- 80,311
- Teams
- Detroit Lions (1975–2001)
- Other names
- Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium
Teams that played here
- Detroit Lions (NFL), 1975–2001
Stadiums near Pontiac Silverdome10
- 1FormerUniversity of Detroit Stadium — Detroit Lions 17 mi
- 2NFLFord Field — Detroit Lions 24 mi
- 3FormerTiger Stadium — Detroit Lions 24 mi
- 4FBSRynearson Stadium — Eastern Michigan Eagles 33 mi
- 5FormerBriggs Field — Eastern Michigan Eagles 33 mi
- 6FormerFerry Field — Michigan Wolverines 36 mi
- 7FormerRegents Field — Michigan Wolverines 36 mi
- 8FBSMichigan Stadium — Michigan Wolverines 37 mi
- 9FBSSpartan Stadium — Michigan State Spartans 62 mi
- 10FormerOld College Field — Michigan State Spartans 63 mi
Questions about Pontiac Silverdome
Who played at Pontiac Silverdome?
Pontiac Silverdome was home to the Detroit Lions (1975–2001).
When did Pontiac Silverdome open?
Pontiac Silverdome opened in 1975.
Is Pontiac Silverdome still standing?
No. Pontiac Silverdome has been demolished.
How many fans did Pontiac Silverdome hold?
Pontiac Silverdome held about 80,311 fans.
What football stadiums are near Pontiac Silverdome today?
Ford Field (Detroit Lions) is about 24 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.