Rubber Bowl
Rubber Bowl was the home field of the Akron Zips in Akron, Ohio. It opened in 1940 and held 35,202 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2008).
Off-campus stadium that was Akron's home for 69 seasons until InfoCision Stadium opened in 2009; it also hosted Cleveland Browns preseason games and occasional Kent State and NFL games. Partial demolition began in 2018 and the rest was razed in 2023.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1940
- Closed
- 2008
- Capacity
- 35,202
- Teams
- Akron Zips (1940–2008)
Teams that played here
- Akron Zips (FBS), 1940–2008
Stadiums near Rubber Bowl10
- 1FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips same city
- 2FBSDix Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes 9 mi
- 3FormerMemorial Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes 10 mi
- 4FormerRockwell Field — Kent State Golden Flashes 10 mi
- 5FormerLeague Park — Cleveland Rams 34 mi
- 6NFLHuntington Bank Field — Cleveland Browns 35 mi
- 7FormerCleveland Municipal Stadium — Cleveland Rams & Cleveland Browns 35 mi
- 8FormerShaw Stadium — Cleveland Rams 35 mi
- 9FormerRayen Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins 41 mi
- 10FCSStambaugh Stadium — Youngstown State Penguins 41 mi
Questions about Rubber Bowl
Who played at Rubber Bowl?
Rubber Bowl was home to the Akron Zips (1940–2008).
When did Rubber Bowl open?
Rubber Bowl opened in 1940.
Is Rubber Bowl still standing?
No. Rubber Bowl has been demolished.
How many fans did Rubber Bowl hold?
Rubber Bowl held about 35,202 fans.
What football stadiums are near Rubber Bowl today?
InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field (Akron Zips) 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.