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Francis Olympic Field

Francis Olympic Field – Stadium in St. Louis, MO, opened in 1904. No events are listed right now, but here is everything you need to know before you visit: how to get there, where to park, where to stay and where to eat nearby.
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About Francis Olympic Field

Francis Olympic Field is a stadium at Washington University in St. Louis that was used as the main venue for the 1904 Summer Olympics. It is currently used by the university's track and field, cross country, football, and soccer teams. It is located in St. Louis County, Missouri on the far western edge of the university's Danforth Campus. Built in time for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, the stadium once had a 19,000-person seating capacity, but stadium renovations in 1984 reduced the capacity to 3,300 people. It is one of the oldest sports venues west of the Mississippi River that is still in use. Francis Olympic Field now uses artificial turf that can be configured for both soccer and football.

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Getting there

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  • University City–Big BendTram stop440 m · 7 min walk
  • SkinkerTram stop1.1 km · 18 min walk
  • ForsythTram stop1.3 km · 20 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)

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Francis Olympic Field: FAQs

What's on at Francis Olympic Field?

There are no upcoming events listed at Francis Olympic Field right now.

Where is Francis Olympic Field?

Francis Olympic Field is located at St. Louis, MO.

How big is Francis Olympic Field?

Francis Olympic Field has a capacity of around 4,000.

What is the nearest station to Francis Olympic Field?

The nearest station is University City–Big Bend (Tram stop), about 440 m from Francis Olympic Field.

Which hotels are closest to Francis Olympic Field?

The closest places to stay are The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis (1.5 km), The Moonrise Hotel (1.5 km), and Moonrise Hotel (1.7 km).

When did Francis Olympic Field open?

Francis Olympic Field opened in 1904.

Which teams or companies are based at Francis Olympic Field?

Francis Olympic Field is the home of 1904 Summer Olympics, Washington University Bears football, and Washington University Bears.