City Stadium (Green Bay)

City Stadium was a stadium located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and served as the home of the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League from 1925 to 1956.

History

The Packers had previously played at various fields, including Hagemeister Park, but needed a larger, dedicated facility. City Stadium opened in 1925 with a capacity of approximately 25,000 spectators. It was financed in part by the city of Green Bay and local supporters to provide a permanent home for the team.

The stadium featured wooden bleachers and a natural grass playing surface. It hosted both home games and practices for the Packers and became a central gathering place for football fans in the city.

Tenants

Notable events

City Stadium hosted numerous significant Packers games, including early NFL championship runs. It was known for its intimate atmosphere and close proximity of fans to the field, which contributed to the team’s strong home-field advantage.

Replacement

By the 1950s, City Stadium had become outdated and unable to accommodate the growing number of fans. The Packers and city leaders planned a replacement stadium, which led to the construction of Lambeau Field, originally known as New City Stadium, in 1957. The team played its first game there on September 29, 1957.

Legacy

City Stadium is remembered as the birthplace of modern Green Bay Packers football and an important part of NFL history. The original stadium site is now used for other community purposes, but it remains a landmark in the team’s history.


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