Ivor Wynne Stadium - Steel City Ironmen

Capacity: 35,000
Address: 75 Balsam Ave. North Hamilton, Ontario
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Ivor Wynne Stadium was originally known as the Civic Stadium. The original facilities were built for the British Empire Games, Canada's first major international athletic event, held in Hamilton from August 16 to 23, 1930.

In 1959, the present south grandstand was constructed with a seating capacity of approximately 15,000. New washroom and concession facilites and new Tiger-Cat headquarters were also added in time for the Royal Visit on July 2, 1959.

On December 9, 1970, the Parks Board voted to rename the former Civic Stadium as Ivor Wynne Stadium to honour Ivor Wynne for his contributions to the Parks Board, McMaster University, and the local and national sports scenes. Renovations took place the following year and included the addition of the north stands and the first Astro Turf playing surface in Canada. The installation of the turf was made possible by the fundraising of the Hamilton Junior Chamber of Commerce.

In 1986, a new press box was installed, as well as accessible seating and ticket booths.

The site was officially named again on February 9, 1988.