sports dome

Roofed athletic venue

A sports dome is a large stadium with a domed roof, either fixed or retractable, allowing events to proceed regardless of weather.

The term also refers to inflatable fabric structures covering outdoor fields or courts, common for tennis, soccer, and golf practice in cold climates: The university put up a sports dome so teams could practice through winter.

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turf · coliseum · bleachers · standing room · concourse · jumbotron · skylights · echoing · foam finger · big game · roar · crowd · championship · football · basketball · concert · fieldhouse · enclosed

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Roofless venue for events

playing field · outdoor court · park · open ground · athletic field

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Informal urban ballfield

vacant lot · backyard · neighborhood park · playground · schoolyard

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