Metropolitan Stadium (often referred to as "the Met", "Met Stadium", or now "the Old Met" to distinguish from the Metrodome) was an outdoor sports stadium in the north central United States, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.

Metropolitan Stadium—"the Met"—hosted Minnesota's professional baseball, football, and soccer teams until the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome replaced it in 1981. Minnesotans had enjoyed baseball since the mid-1800s.

For nearly two decades, Metropolitan Stadium was the home of some great Minnesota Vikings teams. In 1953, officials began looking at sites to construct a stadium that could possibly bring a baseball or football team to the area.

2024年9月17日 · Situated in Bloomington, Minnesota, Metropolitan Stadium was more than just a ballpark; it was a cultural landmark. Opening its doors in 1956, the stadium played a crucial role in accommodating both baseball and football games, becoming a versatile sports hub in …

2010年1月20日 · Metropolitan Stadium became a major-league stadium on April 21, 1961, when 24,606 fans showed up for the Twins’ home opener.

2016年9月27日 · Metropolitan Stadium — “the Met” — hosted Minnesota’s professional baseball, football, and soccer teams until the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome replaced it in 1981. Minnesotans had enjoyed...

The $8.5 million Metropolitan Stadium was the first major league park built on a cornfield and after it was destroyed the Mall of America was built in its place. On August 25, 1970 , a bomb scare delayed the Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins game forty-three minutes.