Memorial Stadium (Seattle)

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Seattle High School Memorial Stadium, commonly known simply as Memorial Stadium, was an outdoor athletic stadium in Seattle, Washington, located in the northeast corner of the Seattle Center grounds. It was used mostly for American football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and concerts from 1947 to 2025. In its final configuration, the stadium had a seating capacity of 12,000.

The stadium opened in 1947 on the site of Seattle's former Civic Field, built as a memorial to the Seattle Public Schools pupils killed in the Second World War. A memorial wall listing the names of 762 students was dedicated in 1951. The stadium was built for Seattle School District high school sports, including the annual Metro League football championship, and continued to be used for Seattle school district competitions and adult recreational leagues until its closure in 2024. Several events at the Century 21 Exposition in 1962, including the world's fair opening ceremonies, were held at Memorial Stadium.