page_title: Rubber Bowl
hierarchical_section_title: Rubber Bowl
caption_attribution_description: Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio satellite image taken in 2002.
context_page_description: The Rubber Bowl is an abandoned and partially demolished stadium located in Akron, Ohio, that was primarily used for American football. From its opening in 1940 until 2008, it served as the home field of the Akron Zips football team of the University of Akron prior to the opening of InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field. Throughout its history, it has also hosted concerts, professional football, high school football, and other events. It is named after the predominance of the tire industry in Akron. The stadium had a seating capacity of 35,202 and is located in southeastern Akron next to Akron Fulton International Airport and Derby Downs, about 6 miles southeast of downtown.
  Since 2008, the stadium has been mostly vacant, hosting some high school football games. In 2013, the Rubber Bowl was acquired by Canton, Ohio-based Team1 Marketing Group Inc. with plans to renovate and update the structure as the home for a professional football team. Renovation work began later in 2013, but initial plans for a professional team in the revived United States Football League fell through.
  The stadium was condemned in 2017, and partial demolition of the stadium began on June 20, 2018.
context_section_description: The Rubber Bowl is an abandoned and partially demolished stadium located in Akron, Ohio, that was primarily used for American football.  From its opening in 1940 until 2008, it served as the home field of the Akron Zips football team of the University of Akron prior to the opening of InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field.  Throughout its history, it has also hosted concerts, professional football, high school football, and other events. It is named after the predominance of the tire industry in Akron.  The stadium had a seating capacity of 35,202 and is located in southeastern Akron next to Akron Fulton International Airport and Derby Downs, about 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of downtown.
  Since 2008, the stadium has been mostly vacant, hosting some high school football games. In 2013, the Rubber Bowl was acquired by Canton, Ohio-based Team1 Marketing Group Inc. with plans to renovate and update the structure as the home for a professional football team. Renovation work began later in 2013, but initial plans for a professional team in the revived United States Football League (USFL) fell through.
  The stadium was condemned in 2017, and partial demolition of the stadium began on June 20, 2018. As of 2020, the south and east tiers, built into the hillside, remain, along with their respective ticket booths, though all are in a dilapidated state from damage caused by vandals and weathering. Most of the artificial turf field, last used in 2008, also remains in place, though it has also been heavily damaged by vandals and the elements.
caption: Aerial view in 2004
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