Memorial Stadium---what was the capacity

Tigerfansince1972 · 2017-09-28T18:09:11.649Z

before the upper decks, after the south upper deck and then after the north upper deck...I'm old enough to remember the stadium before both upper decks were built and when each was added but wasn't sure of capacity at that point. Thx.

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Re: Memorial Stadium---what was the capacity

Sep 28, 2017, 2:12 PM

Capacity 82,500 (2008–present)
80,301 (2006–2007)
77,381 (2005)
81,473 (1992–2004)
79,854 (1984–1991)
73,915 (1983)
63,500 (1982)
53,306 (1978–1981)
43,451 (1960–1977)
38,000 (1958–1959)
20,500 (1942–1957)

In 1958, 18,000 sideline seats were added[1] and in 1960, 5,658 west end zone seats were added in response to increasing attendance.[1] The original cedar wood seating was replaced in 1972 by aluminum seats. As attendance continued to skyrocket, an upper deck was added to each side of the stadium. The south upper deck (Top Deck South) was added in 1978[1] and the north upper deck (Top Deck North) in 1983. This put the total capacity over 80,000,[1] which made it one of the largest on campus stadiums in the United States. The most recent expansion started in 2004 and continued through 2009. The first phase of the "WestZone" project closed in the west endzone of Death Valley, added new luxury box and club seating, and completely renovated the locker rooms. The second phase, which was completed prior to the 2009 football season, brought all football offices and team meeting rooms to the WestZone from the McFadden Building and also added dedicated football training and strength conditioning facilities. The stadium's maximum capacity is 81,500 but has seated crowds as large as 86,092.

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