7 Super Bowl Stadiums that have been demolished

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest and most anticipated events in American sports. The event is always staged at one of the biggest and most iconic stadiums across the country. Over the years, many iconic stadiums have played host to this championship game.

However, as time went on, the facilities became outdated. Some of these stadiums have been demolished, marking the end of an era for sports fans and those who have memories tied to these sites. In this article, we will take a look back at seven Super Bowl stadiums that have been demolished.

1. Miami Orange Bowl - Super Bowl II, III, V, X, and XIII

The Miami Orange Bowl was located in Miami, Florida. The stadium was the host to five Super Bowls, including the 1968 and 1969 editions. The famous arena was the home ground of the Miami Dolphins for 20 years. The capacity varied over time due to several phases of expansion. The Orange Bowl was finally demolished in 2008.

2. Tulane Stadium - Super Bowl IV, VI, and IX

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tulane Stadium was once one of the largest stadiums in the South. The stadium was the host to Super Bowls IV, VI, and IX in 1970, 1972, and 1975 respectively. The stadium was expanded in phases over time to a capacity of 80,985. The Tulane University-owned stadium was closed in 1975 and was eventually demolished in 1980.

3. San Diego Stadium - Super Bowl XXII, XXXII, and XXXVII

The San Diego Stadium was located in California. The stadium hosted three Super Bowls, including the 1998 and 2003 editions. It was the home of the San Diego Chargers for over three decades. The stadium was once known as Jack-Murphy Stadium, Qualcomm Stadium, and Snapdragon Stadium. It was later renamed SDCCU Stadium until its demolition in 2020.

4. Tampa Stadium - Super Bowl XVIII and XX

The Tampa Stadium was located in Tampa, Florida. The open-air stadium was the host of Super Bowl XVIII and XXV. It served as the home stadium of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for over two decades and had a maximum capacity of 74,000. Opened in 1967, the stadium was demolished in 1999 after the Buccaneers moved to the Raymond James Stadium.

5. Georgia Dome - Super Bowl XXVIII and XXXIV

The Georgia Dome was located in Atlanta, Georgia. The domed stadium opened in 1992 at a construction cost of $214 million. It hosted the 1994 and 2000 editions of the Super Bowl. The stadium had a capacity of 80,000 and was home to the Atlanta Falcons. The stadium was demolished in 2017 after the Falcons moved into a new stadium.

6. Pontiac Silverdome - Super Bowl XVI

Rams v Lions X

Simply known as the Silverdome, the stadium was located in Pontiac, Michigan. It was the host of Super Bowl XVI and had a capacity of more than 82,000. It was the home stadium of the Detroit Lions for over two decades. The Pontiac Silverdome was eventually demolished in 2017 after years of abandonment.

7. Hubert H. Humphreys Metrodome - Super Bowl XXVI

New Orleans Saints v Minnesota Vikings

The stadium was commonly referred to as the Metrodome and was located in downtown Minneapolis. With a capacity of 64,121 for football games, it hosted the 1992 edition of the Super Bowl. The stadium was home to the Minnesota Vikings for over three decades. The stadium was demolished in early 2014 after the Vikings moved to a new stadium.