Tiger Stadium

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Tiger Stadium was the home field of the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan. It opened in 1912 and held 54,418 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1999).

Lions home until the move to the Pontiac Silverdome in 1975; demolished 2008-09, and The Corner Ballpark youth field now occupies the site.

Stadium facts

Location
Detroit, Michigan
Status
Demolished
Opened
1912
Closed
1999
Capacity
54,418
Teams
Detroit Lions (1938–1974)
Other names
Navin Field; Briggs Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Tiger Stadium10

  1. 1NFLFord Field — Detroit Lions (Detroit, Michigan)same city
  2. 2FormerUniversity of Detroit Stadium — Detroit Lions (Detroit, Michigan)same city
  3. 3FormerPontiac Silverdome — Detroit Lions (Pontiac, Michigan)24 mi
  4. 4FBSRynearson Stadium — Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, Michigan)28 mi
  5. 5FormerBriggs Field — Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, Michigan)29 mi
  6. 6FormerFerry Field — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)35 mi
  7. 7FormerRegents Field — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)35 mi
  8. 8FBSMichigan Stadium — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)36 mi
  9. 9FBSGlass Bowl — Toledo Rockets (Toledo, Ohio)51 mi
  10. 10FBSDoyt L. Perry Stadium — Bowling Green Falcons (Bowling Green, Ohio)72 mi

Questions about Tiger Stadium

Who played at Tiger Stadium?

Tiger Stadium was home to the Detroit Lions (1938–1974).

When did Tiger Stadium open?

Tiger Stadium opened in 1912.

Is Tiger Stadium still standing?

No. Tiger Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did Tiger Stadium hold?

Tiger Stadium held about 54,418 fans.

What football stadiums are near Tiger Stadium today?

Ford Field (Detroit Lions) 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.