With a brand new NFL season underway, it’s the perfect time to see how all 30 NFL stadiums stack up against one another.
For this list, we’re factoring in the stadium structure and quality, the geographic location, food and drink prices, and the general fan atmosphere. We’ll also note where each stadium ranked on our list last year for reference.
So, let’s dive right into it!
Which stadiums are considered the best in the NFL?
30. Northwest Stadium: Washington Commanders (30)
The only good news for Commanders fans is that new owner Josh Harris won’t let his players and fans suffer inside this stadium much longer. Harris said ahead of the 2024 season that 2030 is a realistic timeline for a new stadium.
But for now, this remains the NFL’s worst stadium by a country mile. Remember that incident where a barrier collapsed, and several fans nearly fell on top of Jalen Hurts?
The stadium is hardly accessible via public transit, too.
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29. EverBank Stadium: Jacksonville Jaguars (28)
The Jaguars have played here since their inaugural season in 1995. The playing field and stadium itself are “meh” at best, though the swimming pools and 362-foot-long, 60-foot-high videoboards are a sick feature.
But unless you really love swimming and watching football at the same time, there isn’t anything special that EverBank Stadium offers to enhance the game day experience.
28. Soldier Field: Chicago Bears (27)
Every football fan can love and appreciate the history of Soldier Field, which opened 100 years ago. But there’s a reason why this iconic venue will soon be replaced with a new stadium in 2028 on Chicago’s Museum Campus.
Soldier Field has the smallest capacity of all NFL stadiums. It’s not ideal that their ticket and concession prices rank near the most pricy in football, considering that fans aren’t getting their money’s worth with never-ending mediocrity results on the field.
27. Hard Rock Stadium: Miami Dolphins (29)
This is currently the sixth-oldest NFL Stadium, but that’ll change before long, as the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills will soon get new stadiums.
Hard Rock Stadium has legendary status, having hosted six Super Bowls. The field quality itself is meh at best, but there are few better gameday experiences than a Dolphins game on the beautiful Miami sunshine — and Hard Rock Stadium has some of the best food selections in the nation.
Kebab Joint? Fatboy Smashburgers? Sushi Maki? Mojo Donuts? Puffles Ice Cream & Waffles? Inject it in our veins.
26. MetLife Stadium: New York Giants & New York Jets (26)
You’d think a stadium that just opened in 2010 that suits two New York teams would rank in the top tier of NFL venues. But nope.
The stadium is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey — so it’s a pain in the neck commute for fans based in New York. The field quality is absolutely atrocious and reared its ugly head in a 2020 game between the 49ers and Jets, when the defending NFC Champions lost several key players to injury.
No retractable roof means NFL fans have to shiver inside the stadium during the winter games. And concession prices are outrageous, considering how bad both football teams have been for the better part of the last decade.
25. Paycor Stadium: Cincinnati Bengals (22)
Although this stadium only opened in 2000, it’s already outdated compared to most other NFL stadiums.
Bengals owner Mike Brown is notoriously cheap, so it’s not surprising that he’s constantly passed on opportunities to upgrade his stadium. The good news is that it’s being brought up to date with $1.25 billion in renovations on the way, and the renderings are beautiful!
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24. Bank of America Stadium: Carolina Panthers (15)
We wouldn’t say Bank of America Stadium is one of football’s WORST venues, it just doesn’t offer anything special — kind of like the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy.
The turquoise-colored seats are a nice feature, and public transit to the stadium is efficient. The mobile order and pickup are convenient for football fans, too. But otherwise, don’t put this stadium atop your bucket list.
The massive decrease in attendance, the stunning reduction in ticket prices, and the frequent sightings of paper bags over the fans’ heads also played a factor in these rankings.
23. Nissan Stadium: Tennessee Titans (24)
The Titans have only played here since 1999, but they’re in the process of building a new stadium that will open its doors in 2027.
If you’ve been to Nashville, you’ve probably walked along the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, which offers a beautiful scenic walk toward the stadium.
There aren’t any special attributes to this stadium, but the Titans do offer a great list of mouth-watering and signature Nashville hot chicken and barbeque food items.
22. Huntington Bank Field: Cleveland Browns (21)
The Browns are working to finalize a proposal for a new stadium in Brook Park. Judging by the early artist renderings, we can say with confidence that the new stadium will immediately jump into the top 10.
The “Dawg Pound” is always a fun atmosphere — even if the Browns are near the bottom of the standings.
21. State Farm Stadium: Arizona Cardinals (25)
Home to three Super Bowls, State Farm Stadium falls under the scorching Arizona sun and has the luxury of a retractable roof.
The stadium also has an air-conditioning system to ensure fans’ comfort. Their brand-new concession menu introduced for 2024 includes Flaming Hot Cheeto Chicken Tenders and a cotton candy burrito? A cotton candy burrito! You heard that correctly.
20. Ford Field: Detroit Lions (23)
Ford Field is also new-ish, having opened in 2002. This doomed venue has a nice interior design — and their concession prices are among the league’s cheapest.
You saw just how epic the crowd can get when the team is relevant — having won their first playoff game since 1991 last year. The stadium design won’t “wow” you, but fan energy and quality food and beverage prices matter.
19. Raymond James Stadium: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (16)
Take away the giant Pirate Ship, and this NFL stadium’s design doesn’t have any cool features that really stand out. The field surface has consistently ranked among the best, however, and the atmosphere has vastly improved since Tom Brady restored relevance to this franchise.
Food and beverage prices rank in the middle, though the Raymond James Stadium food prices are rather plain and lack special signature items.
18. Levi’s Stadium: San Francisco 49ers (19)
This decade-old NFL stadium is located in Santa Clara — about an hour’s drive from San Francisco. So, if you’re a 49ers fan in the San Fran area, the location itself loses points.
There aren’t any characteristics about Levi’s Stadium that catch your eye, though. They also rank in the top tier of food and drink prices. At least the 49ers are among the top teams in football again, so you are getting your money’s worth from an entertainment perspective.
17. Gillette Stadium: New England Patriots (20)
Tom Brady and the Patriots’ dynastic 21st-century run added more historical value to this stadium. There was nothing like watching the Brady and Bill Belichick-led Pats defend this turf in front of almost 70,000 fans.
But Gillette Stadium is in an isolated area, and there’s only one way to the stadium. Some fans choose to leave the game early to save themselves hours worth of traffic. Otherwise, the general atmosphere and stadium structure is above-average.
16. NRG Stadium: Houston Texans (17)
This is the first NFL stadium to feature a retractable roof — though the Texans rarely bother to actually open it…even on sunny days.
The stadium structure and designs are eye-catching, and the venue has over 1,000 flat-screen TVs. Overall, we’d compare this stadium to cold pizza: You can always get by with it, even if there are better options.
15. Highmark Stadium: Buffalo Bills (13)
Highmark Stadium is the fourth-oldest active venue in the NFL—but not for long. It will soon be replaced by New Highmark Stadium, which is expected to open in 2026.
Highmark Stadium has undergone several extensive renovations to keep it up-to-date, so it sure looks good for its age. And the raucous “Bills Mafia” crowd is always a treat to listen to — especially now that their team is relevant again.
14. Lincoln Financial Field: Philadelphia Eagles (18)
From a crowd atmosphere experience, you don’t get much better than the Eagles’ flock packing up Lincoln Financial Field.
This NFL stadium has two club lounges, giant parking spaces outside the stadium, and over 8,700 club seats. Thanks to its convenient location just outside the downtown area, there is no shortage of nearby places to eat and drink before or after the game.
13. Acrisure Stadium: Pittsburgh Steelers (14)
This stadium sits on the Ohio River — giving NFL spectators a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.
The Steelers faithful — armed with their signature Terrible Towels — treat every game like a playoff game. The yellow-colored seats are a beautiful design for Pittsburgh’s black and yellow uniforms — and the stadium offers a wide range of unique food and drink options. Does anyone wanna go for a slice of Franco’s Pizzeria and a Stillhouse Cocktail?
12. M&T Bank Stadium: Baltimore Ravens (12)
The stadium has been kept in good shape, considering it’s already over a quarter-century old. There aren’t any stadium features that stand out, but the raucous crowd and the recently expanded food menu featuring Baltimore Smash Burgers and crab pretzels put this stadium inside the top half.
11. Empower Field at Mile High: Denver Broncos (11)
This venue opened in 2001, two years after John Elway’s retirement.
The Broncos spent much of the first decade here in mediocrity before emerging as an AFC powerhouse in 2012, during Peyton Manning’s era. The stadium has played host to three AFC Championship Games – including victories over the Patriots in 2013 and 2015.
This NFL stadium’s signature feature is a 27-foot-tall horse statue named “Bucky.” And though the franchise has been mired in mediocrity since their Super Bowl 50 title, fan energy is usually through the roof.
10. Lucas Oil Stadium: Indianapolis Colts (8)
“The House that Peyton Built” is located right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. So you’ll never be short on food and drink or recreational activity options before or after games.
The beautiful interior designs and top-quality field surface make Lucas Oil Stadium a popular location for concerts, college football, and basketball games. The annual NFL Scouting Combine is also held right here.
The Colts haven’t been relevant in a while, but at least they play in a beautiful home.
9. Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons (10)
Not only is this just a beautiful stadium from the roof to the bottom, inside or outside…but it’s the perfect game day experience if you show up hungry.
The Falcons have the cheapest food and drink prices among all NFL teams. $2 hot dogs and $5 beers? Arthur Blank is the best!
It’s no wonder that this stadium has hosted multiple NCAA college football playoff games and was selected as a venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
8. Lumen Field: Seattle Seahawks (6)
Located just outside of downtown Seattle, the ‘Hawks Nest is mostly known for its boisterous and rowdy fans. Lumen Field is home to football’s loudest fanbase, aka the 12th man.
Remember the “BeastQuake Run”? You gotta love how Seahawks fans treat every home game like a playoff atmosphere. Food and drink options are plentiful, and it’s awfully easy to access thanks to Seattle’s excellent public transit system.
7. Caesars Superdome: New Orleans Saints (5)
The Caesars Superdome has become a significant landmark in New Orleans, so football fans appreciate its history. That said, the NFL’s fifth-oldest stadium, which opened in 1975, doesn’t offer any exciting or unique features.
The location in New Orleans — one of America’s most touristy cities — is convenient. The exterior is beautiful, especially when the Superdome lights up at nighttime.
6. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium: Kansas City Chiefs (7)
This is the third-oldest NFL Stadium behind Lambeau Field and Soldier Field. The stadium itself is outdated, hence the Chiefs’ push bid to secure a new venue.
But Arrowhead ranks this high because the atmosphere is always through the roof, like a sold-out Taylor Swift concert. See what we did there? Patrick Mahomes has made the Chiefs the new golden franchise, so of course, that adds value to these rankings.
And longtime Chiefs fans can tell you all about how epic the tailgating scene is.
5. Allegiant Stadium: Las Vegas Raiders (9)
The Death Star is so big and beautiful that if Darth Vader was an actual person, he would probably design his ship to look just like Allegiant Stadium. At least, we hope.
Mark Davis will never have a problem selling out tickets, thanks to the luxury of playing in Sin City. His luxury suite prices are off-the-charts ridiculous, but they certainly add to the glamor and appeal of Allegiant Stadium.
They also offer far more food and beverage options compared to most other stadiums. Even if the Raiders have been long-mired in mediocrity, this is a venue you have to visit at least once.
4. AT&T Stadium: Dallas Cowboys (3)
This was far and away the best NFL venue for a few years following its opening in 2009. Unfortunately for Jerry Jones, it’s not so new anymore.
“Jerry World” can expand to 100,000 spectators and is home to one of the largest jumbotrons — measuring 160 feet wide and 72 feet in height. Love or hate the Cowboys, this venue must be visited by all die-hard NFL fans at least once.
3. SoFi Stadium: Los Angeles Chargers & Los Angeles Rams (4)
Beautiful structure and designs. An ideal location in Inglewood and has a capacity of over 70,000 that can expand to more than 100,000 spectators. If you just wanna go by looks, you can’t beat SoFi Stadium.
The Chargers and Rams are still struggling to attract their own fanbases, with away team supporters usually invading SoFi. Still, it’s a top-of-the-art building and will be right around the top five for years to come.
2. Lambeau Field: Green Bay Packers (2)
“The Frozen Tundra” has been so well-maintained over the years that the Packers might never have to replace the iconic venue. The stadium opened in 1957 and will soon become the oldest in the NFL once Soldier Field is replaced in Chicago.
The history played a huge factor in the placement on this list, but the gameday atmosphere and energy of the Cheeseheads make Lambeau a must-see place for every die-hard football fan.
1. U.S. Bank Stadium: Minnesota Vikings (1)
No reason for us to change the No. 1 spot. Eight years later, this is still the golden standard for building an NFL stadium.
The translucent roof and reflective glass are just stunning images to behold every time you stare at them. And because it’s an indoor stadium, the crowd noise is on par with five NASA spaceships launching off together at the same station.
Food and drink options and prices are reasonable, too. No real complaints about US Bank Stadium. It’s still the NFL’s best in our eyes.
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