Pontiac Silverdome facts for kids
The Pontiac Silverdome was a huge, dome-shaped sports arena in Pontiac, Michigan, close to Detroit. It first opened its doors in 1975. This famous stadium was a major landmark for many years.
It was home to the Detroit Lions NFL team. They played their football games there from 1975 until 2001.
Memorable Events at the Silverdome
The Pontiac Silverdome hosted many exciting events. One of the biggest was WrestleMania III. This huge wrestling event took place on March 29, 1987.
The main event featured a famous match between Hulk Hogan and André the Giant. A record-breaking crowd of 93,173 people attended that night. This was the largest indoor crowd ever for an event in the United States at that time.
The stadium closed its doors in 2007. It was later demolished in 2018.
Images for kids
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Exit sign for Pontiac Silverdome on M-59 before it was removed in 2017.
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Pontiac Silverdome in June 2017. Six months before demolition began.
See also
In Spanish: Pontiac Silverdome para niños
