40 Photos of Abandoned Stadiums That Are So Decrepit, You Won’t Even Recognize Them
Stadiums used to be the heart of any huge event whether it be for sports or concerts. It brings people together and is known to be the pride of city it was erected in.
We are going to see what happened to these enormous structures after their glory days. People can’t imagine what becomes of these multi-million-dollar venues after it is used. What happens to the gigantic stadium once it gets abandoned?
Here are some of the world’s most creepy and spooky abandoned stadiums.
Tiger Stadium
Opened in 1912, The Tiger Stadium is the former home of the Detroit Tigers. They have been in search for a World Series victory since 1984. With a seating capacity of nearly 50,000 at its max, the Tiger Stadium was a true sight to behold.
The last game of the tigers on the stadium was in 1999. After several preservation and redevelopment plans were rejected, the demolition was finally completed at September 21, 2009. In 2018, the stadium was repurposed for youth sports.
Athens Olympics Beach Volleyball
Opened in the 2nd of August 2004, the Athens Olympics Beach Volleyball Stadium was made to host the beach volleyball competition for the 2004 Summer Olympics. The stadium was built in Athens Greece and has an individual seating capacity of 9,600.
However, during the Summer Olympics itself the capacity was limited too 7,300 individuals. This huge stadium has not been used since August of 2014.
It is now covered with overgrown plants which makes this abandoned stadium even more creepy and spooky.
Rio Olympics
For the first time in history, the Olympic Games were to be held in South America, Rio de Janeiro specifically. The structure is a true sight to behold. It is the largest stadium in Brazil and the second largest in South America.
In multiple occasions, the stadium has been filled with more than 100,000 occasion. Brazil was faced with its fair share of issues during the Olympics, but the Summer Olympics was a success despite it.
Brazil brought home 7 gold medals, but a majority of the venues and stadiums were abandoned after the huge event.
Astrodome
Dubbed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” by its fans, the Astrodome was truly a jewel of the state of Texas.
This $35 million stadium was home to the Houston Astros as well as the Houston Oilers and even a part-time home for the Houston Rockets. The Astrodome became the first major sports venue to install artificial turf, eventually called AstroTurf.
This huge stadium can sit up to 60,000 fans during a game. In 2014, the Astrodome was registered to the National Registry of Historic Places. Unfortunately, the stadium was heavily damaged due to hurricane Katrina.
Today, it remains is decrepit and unused.