Retro-Classic Stadiums
Open-air stadiums with modern luxuries and classic brick and painted steel aesthetics

Stadiums Retro-Classic Stadiums

Beginning with Camden Yards in 1992, retro-classic ballparks were introduced with all the luxuries of the modern parks along with the aesthetics of jewel box conventions: green seats, bricks, painted exposed steel, and quirky outfield dimensions. The upper deck was drawn back and indoor concourses were often added to induce an open-air feel that the previous generation of parks lacked. The retro-classic parks were loved by teams and their fans, sparking a wave of new ballpark construction across the league. In 1992, going in a different direction from the multi-purpose and modern ballparks, Camden Yards harkened back to the old jewel box parks. This began the building of a series of parks known as the retro-classic ballparks. Teams with multi-purpose and indoor parks longed for this beautiful and classic look, and began systematically demolishing them and moving to either retro-classic, retractable roof, or retro-modern parks.| The retro parks were built with all the luxuries of the newer parks, such as luxury boxes and more restrooms and concession areas, along with new additions, such as indoor concourses that are open to the field, allowing fans to always have a view of the game. However, the aesthetics shifted back to jewel box conventions, which included the use of green seats, bricks, stone, and green-painted exposed steel. A major divergence from jewel boxes was the layout of the grandstand. The focus was now on everyone in the park having a good view. Columns were missing as with the modern parks, but the upper deck was drawn back and shrunk, while the middle tiers grew in size, causing a stepped effect. The cantilevered upper deck was no longer a large necessity. However, since these new upper decks were drawn back, the shape of the inclined seating was clearly expressed on the exterior, a feature that is a hallmark of modern parks. Like the jewel box parks, the outfield fences were angled rather than the gradual curve of the newer parks, and often had quirky dimensions.

Beginning with Camden Yards in 1992, retro-classic ballparks were introduced with all the luxuries of the modern parks along with the aesthetics of jewel box conventions: green seats, bricks, painted exposed steel, and quirky outfield dimensions. The upper deck was drawn back and indoor concourses were often added to induce an open-air feel that the previous generation of parks lacked. The retro-classic parks were loved by teams and their fans, sparking a wave of new ballpark construction across the league. In 1992, going in a different direction from the multi-purpose and modern ballparks, Camden Yards harkened back to the old jewel box parks. This began the building of a series of parks known as the retro-classic ballparks. Teams with multi-purpose and indoor parks longed for this beautiful and classic look, and began systematically demolishing them and moving to either retro-classic, retractable roof, or retro-modern parks.| The retro parks were built with all the luxuries of the newer parks, such as luxury boxes and more restrooms and concession areas, along with new additions, such as indoor concourses that are open to the field, allowing fans to always have a view of the game. However, the aesthetics shifted back to jewel box conventions, which included the use of green seats, bricks, stone, and green-painted exposed steel. A major divergence from jewel boxes was the layout of the grandstand. The focus was now on everyone in the park having a good view. Columns were missing as with the modern parks, but the upper deck was drawn back and shrunk, while the middle tiers grew in size, causing a stepped effect. The cantilevered upper deck was no longer a large necessity. However, since these new upper decks were drawn back, the shape of the inclined seating was clearly expressed on the exterior, a feature that is a hallmark of modern parks. Like the jewel box parks, the outfield fences were angled rather than the gradual curve of the newer parks, and often had quirky dimensions.

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2018-2021

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2017-2021

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2009-2021

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2009-2021

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2008-2021

Colts (NFL)

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2006-2021

Cardinals (MLB)

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2008-2021

Thunder (NBA)

2006-2007

Hornets (NBA)

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2006-2021

Hornets (NBA)

Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA

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2004-2021

Phillies (MLB)

Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ

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2004-2021

Coyotes (NHL)

Toyota Center in Houston, TX

2004-2021

Rockets (NBA)

Ford Field in Detroit, MI

2002-2021

Lions (NFL)

Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

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2001-2021

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PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA

2001-2021

Pirates (MLB)

Ball Arena in Denver, CO

2000-2021

Nuggets (NBA)

2000-2021

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Comerica Park in Detroit, MI

2000-2021

Tigers (MLB)

Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN

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Indianapolis, IN

2000-2021

Pacers (NBA)

Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

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2000-2020

Raptors (NBA)

2000-2021

Maple Leafs (NHL)

Capital One Arena in Washington, DC

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1998-2021

Wizards (NBA)

1998-2021

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Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

1997-2021

Canadiens (NHL)

KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

1997-2021

Sabres (NHL)

Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA

1997-2021

Giants (MLB)

Turner Field in Atlanta, GA

1997-2016

Braves (MLB)

Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

Wells Fargo Center

Philadelphia, PA

1997-2021

76ers (NBA)

1997-2021

Flyers (NHL)

Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL

2021-2021

Raptors (NBA)

1996-2021

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TD Garden in Boston, MA

1996-2021

Celtics (NBA)

1996-2021

Bruins (NHL)

Coors Field in Denver, CO

1995-2021

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The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, MO

The Dome at America's Center

1995-2015

Rams (NFL)

United Center in Chicago, IL

1995-2021

Bulls (NBA)

1995-2021

Blackhawks (NHL)

Globe Life Park in Arlington in Arlington, TX

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1994-2019

Rangers (MLB)

Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

1994-2021

Mighty Ducks (NHL)

Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD

1992-2021

Orioles (MLB)

BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI

BMO Harris Bradley Center

1989-2018

Bucks (NBA)

Charlotte Coliseum II in Charlotte, NC

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1989-2005

Bobcats (NBA)

Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, CA

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1989-2016

Kings (NBA)

The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI

The Palace of Auburn Hills

Auburn Hills, MI

1989-2017

Pistons (NBA)

ARCO Arena I in Sacramento, CA

1986-1988

Kings (NBA)

Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, NE

Omaha Civic Auditorium

1973-1975

Kings (NBA)

McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA

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1969-1972

Hawks (NBA)