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To ready the stadium for the Twins, a $9 million renovation increased the seating capacity from about 22,000 to over 30,000 by the completion of the Twins' inaugural season. During the Twins' first ten seasons at the Met, they outdrew the average American League team each year.
The stadium had a capacity of 20,000 spectators upon its closure and re-opened with a seating capacity of 68,456 after renovation. By September 2023, this had been adjusted to a capacity of 70,460. [5]
MetLife Stadium hosted Super Bowl XLVIII and will host multiple matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the final. It is the largest stadium in New Jersey with a capacity of over 80,000.
The capacity of Metropolitan Stadium grew from 18,200 to over 40,000. By 1965, a double decked grandstand was added along the south sidelines, replacing the bleachers and increasing the seating capacity to 45,919. The scoreboard was located beyond the east end zone.
The stadium originally had a seating capacity of 18,200 that included a towering three tier grandstand that extended from behind homeplate to the first and third base dugouts. The press box was at the top of the upper deck and huge lights stood above the rim of the upper deck.
Sep 27, 2016 · At the team’s request, stadium capacity increased to 40,000 seats for the inaugural season. On April 21, 1961, with 24,606 fans in the stands, the Twins played the new Washington Senators in...
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At the team's request, stadium capacity increased to 40,000 seats for the inaugural season. On April 21, 1961, with 24,606 fans in the stands, the Twins played the new Washington Senators in the first American League game at the Met.
