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Metrodome

The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, usually simply called The Metrodome or The Dome, and often nicknamed the Homerdome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington, and Memorial Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus. The "Homerdome" nickname persists despite the fact that field factors indicate that the Metrodome is a more difficult park than average to hit a home run in.

The Metrodome is home to the following sports teams:

* Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
* Minnesota Twins (MLB)
* Minnesota Golden Gophers football (Big Ten)
* Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball, first half of season (second half at Siebert Field) (Big Ten)

It was the home at one time for:

* Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) (1989-1990)
* Minnesota Strikers (NASL soccer) (1984)

It is the only public stadium in the United States that does not rely on a continuing tax subsidy to finance operations, maintenance or debt payments.

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