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Pontiac Silverdome

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Pontiac

Stadium information

Type
stadium
Capacity
80,311
Opened
1975
Closed
2001
Roof
dome (air-supported)
Surface
turf
League
NFL|NBA
Sports
Football
Categories
Football, Basketball
Timezone
America/Detroit
Status
demolished
Address
1200 Featherstone Rd, Pontiac, MI (demolished)
Location
Pontiac
Historic
Yes

Pontiac Silverdome was a demolished historic stadium in Pontiac that hosted NFL / NBA events from 1975–2001. Home to Detroit Lions (1975–2001), Detroit Pistons (1978–1988). Use this profile when checking in to games played here during its active years.

Former names

  • Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium

Parking

Demolished in 2017-2018.

Transit

Was car-dependent.

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Location map

1200 Featherstone Rd, Pontiac, MI (demolished) · Pontiac

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Naming rights history

  1. Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium

    1975

  2. Pontiac Silverdome

    1975-2002

Home team history

  1. Detroit Lions

    1975-2001 · NFL

  2. Detroit Pistons

    1978-1988 · NBA

Notable events

  1. Super Bowl XVI

    1982

  2. WrestleMania III (93,173 attendance)

    1987

  3. Pope John Paul II visit

    1987

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