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1977 Statistics

Seating Capacity (approximate):
  • Auto races, Baseball, Circuses, Rodeos: 60,000
  • Basketball: 30,000
  • Concerts, Conventions, Religious and Political meetings: 80,000
  • Football, Soccer: 65,000
  • Tennis: 70,000
Building:
  • Floor area: Sq. ft total... 415,600
  • Diameter of dome: 660 feet (720' to outside of ramps)
  • Height: 133'6" to top of ring, 250' to top of dome
  • Ground coverage: 407,000 sq ft (9.1 acres)
  • Entrances/Exits: 18
  • Volume: 67,000,000 cubic feet within perimeter of outside columns
  • Concrete: 52,800 cubic yards
  • Structural steel: 443 tons
  • AstroTurf (baseball): 120,000 square feet
  • Capacity of roof for added weight: Snow load - 4,600 tons
Facilities:
  • Concessions - 33
  • Satellite lounges - 5
  • Dining rooms - 1
  • Men's rest rooms - 18
  • Women's rest rooms - 16
  • Water fountains - 87