National Football League Stadiums Quiz

Answer: Pontiac Silverdome

The Lions played at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, from 1975-2001. It had a dome, AstroTurf, and an official seating capacity of 80,311. Ford Field, also domed and with artificial turf, seats 65,000. The Lions did play at Tiger Stadium (formerly Briggs Stadium) from 1938-1974. TCF Bank Stadium was once home to the Minnesota Vikings (2014-2015). Sun Devil Stadium hosted the Arizona Cardinals (1988-2005).

Answer: Indianapolis Colts

The Colts played at the RCA Dome (formerly the Hoosier Dome) from 1984-2007. The Houston Texans played in NRG Stadium (formerly Reliant Stadium) beginning in 2002. The Dallas Cowboys began play at AT&T Stadium in 2009. And the Jets began play at MetLife Stadium in 2010.

Answer: Astrodome

The Astrodome, home of the Houston Oilers from 1968 to 1996, was the first stadium employing AstroTurf instead of grass. It was also the first domed NFL stadium. In 1969, Franklin Field (Philadelphia Eagles) switched to artificial turf. And in 1970, the Orange Bowl (Miami Dolphins), Cotton Bowl (Dallas Cowboys), Three Rivers Stadium (Pittsburgh Steelers), and Busch Stadium (St. Louis Cardinals) all made the transition from grass to artificial turf.

Answer: CenturyLink Field

CenturyLink Field was the third name of the same stadium. The first was Seahawks Stadium (2002-2004), followed by Qwest Field (2004-2011). The Green Bay Packers began playing at New City Stadium in 1957; the name was changed to Lambeau Field in 1965. The stadium for the Tennessee Titans had its named changed to Nissan Stadium in 2016.

Answer: MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium (New York Giants & New York Jets) had 82,500 official seats. FedEx Field (Washinton Redskins) followed with 82,000. Next was Lambeau Field (Green Bay Packers) with 81,435. AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys) and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles Rams) each had 80,000.

Answer: Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium

The Falcons were at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium from 1966-1991. Arrowhead Stadium hosted the Kansas City Chiefs beginning in 1972. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started playing in Raymond James Stadium in 1998. Levi's Stadium became home to the San Francisco 49ers in 2014.

Answer: Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles were at Veterans Stadium from 1971-2002, at Franklin Field from 1958-1970, and at Connie Mack Field (formerly Shibe Park) from 1942-1957. Giants Stadium hosted the New York Giants from 1976-2009 and the New York Jets from 1984-2009.

Answer: Bears Stadium

The name of Bears Stadium was changed to Mile High Stadium in 1969. The Broncos played there through 2000. They then moved to INVESCO Field at Mile High in 2001. The name of that stadium changed in 2012 to Sports Authority Field At Mile High. In 1999 the Cleveland Browns moved to Cleveland Browns Stadium, renamed First Energy Stadium in 2013. Three Rivers Stadium was home to the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1970-2000.

The Chicago Bears (earlier Chicago Staleys) were hosted by Wrigley Field 1921-1970.

Answer: CMGi Field

The Patriots played at Foxboro Stadium from 1971-2001; Foxboro Stadium was named Schaefer Stadium from 1971-1982 and Sullivan Stadium from 1983-1989. It became Foxboro Stadium in 1990. The Patriots then moved to a new facility, CMGi Field, in 2002. CMGi Field was renamed Gillette Stadium in 2003.

Answer: Oakland Alameda Coliseum

Oakland Alameda Coliseum, home of the Oakland Raiders, had the lowest capacity with 56,063 seats. Soldier Field (Chicago Bears) could seat 61,500, University Of Phoenix Stadium (Arizona Cardinals) 63,400, and Ford Field (Detroit Lions) 65,000.