What ‘Going to a Game’ Looked Like in the ’70s, & ’80s
Going to a stadium in the 70s and 80s was a fabulous experience back then, very different from today, since there were no smartphones, giant screens, or social media. Families filled the stands, and fans experienced the sport with a very different intensity than today.
The following images show crowds waving flags or scarves to cheer on their team, street vendors, and children going to the stadiums.
In the 70s and 80s, marketing as we know it today didn't exist, nor did there be multiple cameras in the stadiums. The atmosphere was less chaotic, and the spectacle was prioritized over the show.
Stamford Bridge
Liverpool supporters at Stamford Bridge, 1986.
British Football Fans
An incredible record of british football fans in the 1970s.
Football Fans In The '80s
Young football fans, 1980.
Olympiastadion
Olympiastadion, FC Bayern München (1979).
Nottingham Forest Fans
Nottingham Forest fans in the European Cup Final, late 1970s.
Manchester United Fans
Manchester United fans, 1970s.
European Cup Final, 1981
Liverpool fans at the match versus Real Madrid, European Cup Final, 1981.
Exhibition Stadium
Left field view of Exhibition Stadium with the Blue Jays on the field, 1980.
Jack Murphy Stadium
Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, 1980.
Newcastle Fans
“I think this is Newcastle fans at Leeds early '80s.”
Tiger Stadium
Hot dog vendor at Tiger Stadium, Detroit Michigan. April 9, 1976
Ajax Fans
Ajax fans away at Groningen, 1984.
Football Fans In The 1980s
Football fans, UK, 1985.
Feyenoord Fans
Feyenoord wins European Cup, 1970.
English Football Fans
Chelsea and Liverpool fans,1986.
Shea Stadium
Fans at Shea Stadium during a Mets game in 1979.
Soccer Fans
English soccer fans, 1970s
Dodger Stadium, 1980
No ads on the outfield wall and also seemingly not many fans in the stands.
Chelsea Fans
Chelsea fans in 1971.
Cleveland Indians Game
A Cleveland Indians game 1980s.
