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M&T Bank Stadium facts for kids
| "The Bank", "The Nest", “The Asylum” | |
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| Former names | Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards (1998–1999) PSINet Stadium (1999–2002) Ravens Stadium (2002–2003) M&T Bank Stadium (2003–present) |
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| Location | 1101 Russell Street Baltimore, Maryland 21230 |
| Coordinates | 39°16′41″N 76°37′22″W / 39.27806°N 76.62278°W |
| Owner | Maryland Stadium Authority |
| Operator | Baltimore Ravens |
| Capacity | 71,008 (2007-present) 68,400 (1998) 69,084 (1999-2004) 70,107 (2005-2006) |
| Surface | Grass (1998–2002) Sportexe Momentum Turf (2003–2009) Sportexe Momentum 51 (2010-Present) |
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| Broke ground | July 23, 1996 |
| Opened | September 6, 1998 |
| Construction cost | $220 million ($395 million in 2016 dollars ) |
| Architect | HOK Sport (now Populous) |
| Structural engineer | Bliss and Nyitray, Inc. |
| General contractor | The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company |
| Tenants | |
| Baltimore Ravens (NFL) (1998–present) Baltimore Bayhawks (MLL) (2002) Crab Bowl Classic (2005, 2010) Face-Off Classic (2007– ) Day of Rivals (2009– ) |
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M&T Bank Stadium is a large sports stadium located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland. It is most famous for being the home field of the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens are a professional football team in the NFL. They started playing their home games at M&T Bank Stadium in 1998. Before this, they played for two years at Memorial Stadium.
| Preceded by Memorial Stadium |
Home of the Baltimore Ravens 1998 – present |
Succeeded by Current |
About the Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium is a modern stadium built especially for football games. It opened its doors on September 6, 1998. The stadium is owned by the Maryland Stadium Authority. The Baltimore Ravens team operates the stadium. It has a large seating capacity for fans. Over the years, the number of seats has changed slightly. Today, it can hold more than 71,000 people.
Stadium Names Over Time
This stadium has had a few different names since it opened. When it first opened in 1998, it was called Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards. In 1999, it became PSINet Stadium. This name lasted until 2002. For a short time, it was simply called Ravens Stadium again. Since 2003, it has been known as M&T Bank Stadium.
Other Events and Sports
While it's mostly known for football, M&T Bank Stadium also hosts other exciting events. It has been the site for the NCAA Lacrosse Final Four. This big college lacrosse tournament was held here in 2003, 2004, and 2007. Other lacrosse events, like the Crab Bowl Classic and Face-Off Classic, have also taken place at the stadium.
Images for kids
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North-end view during the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII run in 2013. The stadium is lighted in purple LED every Ravens postseason.
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View of the stadium from Russell Street
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M&T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2021
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M&T Bank Stadium at night during a Monday Night Football game against the Indianapolis Colts on October 11, 2021
See also
In Spanish: M&T Bank Stadium para niños