1971 - 2003 Closed

Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia

📍 Philadelphia, PA

Veterans Stadium was a baseball ballpark in Philadelphia, PA that hosted major league games from 1971 to 2003. Home teams have included Philadelphia Phillies.

Data updated

📍 Location & Overview

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City Philadelphia
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State PA
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 39.906537, -75.171495
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Elevation 18 ft
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Park ID: PHI12

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 62,409 Capacity
🌱 Artificial Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 60 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 2003

📏 Field Dimensions

Veterans Stadium — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 330ft Wall: 12 ft
Left Center 371ft
Center Field 408ft Wall: 12 ft
Right Center 371ft
RF Line 330ft Wall: 12 ft

This park has 33 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1971
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Last Used 2003
Total Years33 years

⚾ Teams Played

33 seasons
Philadelphia Phillies 33 yrs

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Veterans Stadium at a glance

Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, PA was first used in 1971 and last used in 2003, a span of 33 years. The park ID used in the data is PHI12. The park sits at an elevation of 18 feet. Its coordinates are 39.906537, -75.171495. The characteristics panel (2003 configuration) lists a capacity of 62,409, artificial turf, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 60 feet behind the plate.

The outfield runs left 330 feet over a 12-foot wall, left-center 371 feet, center 408 feet over a 12-foot wall, right-center 371 feet, and right 330 feet over a 12-foot wall. The park went through 33 recorded configurations. The teams panel counts 33 team-seasons here: the Philadelphia Phillies (33 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1971 Philadelphia Phillies (67-95); the latest is the 2003 Philadelphia Phillies (86-76). Among the team-seasons listed, the 1977 Philadelphia Phillies went 101-61, the best mark.

Veterans Stadium: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Veterans Stadium open?
Veterans Stadium hosted its first documented major league game in 1971 and its last in 2003.
Where is Veterans Stadium?
Veterans Stadium is in Philadelphia, PA.
Which teams played at Veterans Stadium?
Home clubs at this park include Philadelphia Phillies.
Is Veterans Stadium still in use?
No. Veterans Stadium last hosted a major league game in 2003.
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