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Multi-purpose stadium

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All Multipurpose Stadiums

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Whats Left of the Multipurpose Stadiums?

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Welcome to the new, multipurpose BC Place

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The Dark Age of Stadium Construction

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Dafeng Integrated System for Multi Purpose Arena

Multi-purpose stadiums are a type of stadium designed to be easily used by multiple types of events. While any stadium could potentially host more than one type of sport or event, this concept usually refers to a specific design philosophy that stresses multifunctionality over specificity. It is used most commonly in Canada and the United States, where the two most popular outdoor team sports – football and baseball – require radically different facilities. Football uses a rectangular field, while baseball is played on a diamond and large outfield. This requires a particular design to accommodate both, usually an oval. While building stadiums in this way means that sports teams and governments can share costs, it also imposes some challenges.
    • History in the United States 

    • History in Canada 

    • Outside North America 

    • Field layout 

    • Criticisms 

    • Replacement and retention