The stadium that hosted the Super Bowl and even the Pope's mass. What's happening to Silverdome now?

The fabled Silverdome, host to NBA and NFL games, the Super Bowl, and matches during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, now lies demolished, as reported by Historic Vids.

The inaugural game at this stadium took place in 1975. Initially constructed as the exclusive home arena for the once illustrious Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).

On August 23, 1975, the Lions played their first game at the new stadium in a preseason match against the Kansas City Chiefs. A lengthy 27-year history unfolded between the Lions and the Silverdome. At its zenith, the Silverdome stood as the largest stadium in the NFL, accommodating 80,311 seats.

Additionally, from 1978 to 1988, the local basketball team, the Detroit Pistons, showcased their talents on this stage. In their final season at this arena, the team brought the long-awaited NBA Finals to the Motor City, unfortunately ending in defeat. A year later, they secured their first NBA trophy, but on a new stage.

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During the 80s and 90s, the Silverdome emerged as a nearly central arena in the United States. Over several years, it hosted the Super Bowl, witnessed two NCAA Finals, held the NBA All-Star Game, the U.S. Cup final, and four matches of the 1994 World Cup. Even Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass at the Silverdome in 1987, underscoring its universality and societal significance.

However, despite the affection of Detroit fans for the stadium with the silver roof, this tale concluded in 2002 when the Lions played their last game at the Silverdome. The Lions moved to Ford Field, and in 2009, the stadium was auctioned off to a private owner for $583,000.

In 2013, a severe winter storm inflicted significant damage to the inflatable roof, leading to its demolition in 2017. In 2014, after several attempts to restore and revive the legendary stadium, the Silverdome's owners decided to sell the remaining property. Amazon recently announced plans to transform this site into a distribution center, marking a new chapter in the history of the once iconic and legendary stadium.