Rutgers Stadium (1938)

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Rutgers Stadium (1938) was the home field of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, New Jersey. It opened in 1938 and held 31,219 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1993).

WPA-built horseshoe stadium (peak capacity 31,219) that was Rutgers' home until it was torn down; Rutgers played 1993 at Giants Stadium while a new stadium was built on the same site. The current SHI Stadium opened there in 1994.

Stadium facts

Location
Piscataway, New Jersey
Status
Demolished
Opened
1938
Closed
1993
Capacity
31,219
Teams
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1938–1992)
Other names
Rutgers Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Rutgers Stadium (1938)10

  1. 1FormerNeilson Field — Rutgers Scarlet Knights (New Brunswick, New Jersey)1 mi
  2. 2FBSSHI Stadium — Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Piscataway, New Jersey)same city
  3. 3FormerPalmer Stadium — Princeton Tigers (Princeton, New Jersey)15 mi
  4. 4FCSPowers Field at Princeton Stadium — Princeton Tigers (Princeton, New Jersey)16 mi
  5. 5FCSWagner College Stadium — Wagner Seahawks (Staten Island, New York)17 mi
  6. 6FCSKessler Field — Monmouth Hawks (West Long Branch, New Jersey)28 mi
  7. 7FormerGiants Stadium — New York Giants, New York Jets and others (East Rutherford, New Jersey)29 mi
  8. 8NFLMetLife Stadium — New York Giants & New York Jets (East Rutherford, New Jersey)29 mi
  9. 9FormerPolo Grounds — New York Giants, New York Titans/Jets and others (New York, New York)35 mi
  10. 10FormerYankee Stadium (1923) — New York Giants (New York, New York)36 mi

Questions about Rutgers Stadium (1938)

Who played at Rutgers Stadium (1938)?

Rutgers Stadium (1938) was home to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1938–1992).

When did Rutgers Stadium (1938) open?

Rutgers Stadium (1938) opened in 1938.

Is Rutgers Stadium (1938) still standing?

No. Rutgers Stadium (1938) has been demolished.

How many fans did Rutgers Stadium (1938) hold?

Rutgers Stadium (1938) held about 31,219 fans.

What football stadiums are near Rutgers Stadium (1938) today?

SHI Stadium (Rutgers Scarlet Knights) 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.