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Play in a stadium vs Play at a stadium

Both 'play in a stadium' and 'play at a stadium' are commonly used and correct. The choice between 'in' and 'at' depends on the context and personal preference. 'Play in a stadium' emphasizes the location inside the stadium, while 'play at a stadium' focuses on the general idea of playing games or events at that venue.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 1459 views

Play in a stadium

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a game or event is taking place inside a stadium.

Examples:

  • The football match will be played in a stadium.
  • The concert was played in a stadium with thousands of fans in attendance.
  • Niall Horan from One Direction has mentioned MetLife Stadium in one of tweets. He explained that he was so honored and excited to play in a stadium where ...
  • He acknowledged a desire to play in a stadium with a large seating capacity, and was impressed by the large crowd, over 70,000, watching Yale play Dartmouth ...
  • 2 days ago ... What is the draw to go play in a stadium that is so small, and that has nothing to do with the college experience? Home and away agreements ...
  • Feb 16, 2016 ... Both Sevilla and Barcelona said they preferred to play in a stadium with the “ biggest seating capacity possible,” which would generate greater ...

Alternatives:

  • compete in a stadium
  • perform in a stadium
  • participate in a stadium
  • have a match in a stadium
  • hold an event in a stadium

Play at a stadium

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a game or event is taking place at a stadium without specifying the exact location inside the stadium.

Examples:

  • The team will play at the stadium next weekend.
  • The music festival will be held at the stadium.
  • Jan 15, 2016 ... The Rams and Chargers - if they can come to terms - would both play at a stadium that could cost as much as $2 billion in Inglewood, a suburb ...
  • Capacity: 23,724. Did You Know? The Falcons play at a stadium named after former coach and athletic director Doyt Perry. UB Stadium, University of Buffalo.
  • Jan 12, 2016 ... The Chargers want to play at a stadium to be built in Carson, but the Rams want to proceed in Inglewood. Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles ...
  • Jan 16, 2016 ... The St. Louis Rams are returning to play in 2016 in the Los Angeles area; in a few years the team will begin play at a stadium being built near ...

Alternatives:

  • compete at a stadium
  • perform at a stadium
  • participate at a stadium
  • have a match at a stadium
  • hold an event at a stadium

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