Nissan Stadium (Nashville) facts for kids

Exterior view in 2009 with previous LP Field signage

Nissan Stadium is a large football stadium located in Nashville, Tennessee. It is best known as the home field for the Tennessee Titans, a professional American football team that plays in the NFL. This stadium is a very important place for sports and entertainment in Nashville.

About Nissan Stadium

Nissan Stadium is a modern sports venue. It was built to be the home of the Tennessee Titans. The stadium opened its doors in 1999. It has a seating capacity for over 69,000 fans. This makes it a very large place for games.

Home of the Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans football team plays all their home games here. Fans gather to cheer on their favorite players. The atmosphere during a game is very exciting. It is a big part of Nashville's sports culture.

More Than Just Football

While football is the main event, Nissan Stadium hosts many other events. It has been the site of major concerts. Famous music artists have performed here. It also hosts college football games. The Music City Bowl is played here every year. Soccer matches, including international games, are also held at the stadium.

Location and Design

The stadium is located right on the Cumberland River. It offers great views of downtown Nashville. Its design allows for a fun fan experience. There are many places to eat and shop inside. It is easy for fans to get to the stadium.

Stadium Names Through the Years

When the stadium first opened, it was called Adelphia Coliseum. This name lasted until 2002. Then, it became known as The Coliseum. In 2006, it was renamed LP Field. This name was used for many years. Finally, in 2015, it became Nissan Stadium. This is the name it still has today. Each name change marked a new chapter for the stadium.

Images for kids

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  Nissan Stadium during a playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens in January 2009

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  Adelphia Coliseum in 2002, shortly before being renamed to The Coliseum

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  LP Field logo, 2006–2015

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  Nissan Stadium in 2017

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  Downtown Nashville as viewed from the upper decks of Nissan Stadium