Universal Stadium
Located in Portsmouth, Ohio

Stadiums Detroit Universal Stadium

In 1929, the residents of Portsmouth, Ohio funded a bond issue in order to build the city a football stadium that equaled those used by semi-professional squads from neighboring communities along the Ohio River. The approval of the stadium issue resulted in a modern stadium that helped Portsmouth acquire a NFL franchise.

In 1929, the residents of Portsmouth, Ohio funded a bond issue in order to build the city a football stadium that equaled those used by semi-professional squads from neighboring communities along the Ohio River. The approval of the stadium issue resulted in a modern stadium that helped Portsmouth acquire a NFL franchise.

Stadium Details

Name Universal Stadium

Style Open Air Stadium
Classic Architecture

Capacity 8,200

Surface Grass

Location 1804 James St,
Portsmouth, OH 45662

Owner City of Portsmouth, Ohio

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Known As

Universal Stadium 1928‑1933

Labold Field (alternate)

Portsmouth Stadium (alternate)

Teams

Spartans (NFL) 1930-1933

Spartans (indep) 1929

Spartans (indep.) 1928

F i l t e r & S o r t

Stadium Details

Name Universal Stadium

Style Open Air Stadium
Classic Architecture

Capacity 8,200

Surface Grass

Location 1804 James St,
Portsmouth, OH 45662

Owner City of Portsmouth, Ohio

Links

Find stadium collectibles on eBay

Known As

Universal Stadium 1928‑1933

Labold Field (alternate)

Portsmouth Stadium (alternate)

Teams

Spartans (NFL) 1930-1933

Spartans (indep) 1929

Spartans (indep.) 1928