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Coordinates: 42°38′45″N 83°15′18″W. The Pontiac Silverdome (also known as the Silverdome) was a stadium in Pontiac, Michigan. It opened in 1975 and sat on 199 acres (51 ha) of land. When the stadium opened, it featured a fiberglass fabric roof held up by air pressure, the first use of the architectural technique in a major athletic facility.
Sep 23, 2023 · The Silverdome, erected in 1975 and christened originally as the Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium, stood as a testament to Davidson’s dedication. With an investment of $55.7 million, it boasted seating for 80,311 spectators, including 102 opulent luxury suites and 7,384 premium club seats.
Feb 27, 2017 · The Pontiac Silverdome was the former home of the Detroit Lions. The stadium, built in 1975, pioneered a new type of stadium ceiling: domed fiberglass held up by air pressure.
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Pontiac Silverdome (Google Maps). Former home of the Detroit Lions. Demolished in Dec, 2016.
SILVERDOME. Pontiac, MI. Home of the Detroit Lions for more than 25 years, the Silverdome was one of the largest stadiums in the NFL. Prior to moving into the Silverdome, the Detroit Lions had played at Tiger Stadium since 1938, that was also the home of the Detroit Tigers (MLB).
The Pontiac Silverdome was a stadium in Pontiac, Michigan. It opened in 1975 and sat on 199 acres of land. When the stadium opened, it featured a fiberglass fabric roof held up by air pressure, the first use of the architectural technique in a major athletic facility. Map. Directions.
This domed stadium was built for football (Detroit Lions) in 1975 (but also hosted the basketball team Detroit Pistons in the off-season from 1978-1988) as the "Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium" before becoming the Pontiac Silverdome.
