You can’t have an iconic NFL game without a place to play. The NFL has some very iconic stadiums. Stadiums such as Lambeau Field and Arrowhead Stadium can be very loud and exciting for fans to experience. Other stadiums may be quieter acoustically, but they still provide great fan experiences. However, some stadiums’ lack of acoustic engineering actually detracts from the overall fan experience, for the hometown crowd and visiting fans, alike.
Here are the grades for all 32 NFL teams’ loudest Stadiums:
Arizona Cardinals: State Farm Stadium: B-
Even though the Cardinals aren’t known for winning a lot of games, State Farm Stadium can get very loud and can top 130 decibels. If the Cardinals happen to have a winning record, that clinches a playoff spot in 2024, don’t be surprised if the crowd noise impacts an opposing road team. The Cardinals need more Pro Bowl-like talent for Kyler Murray to work with if they want a team that can generate exciting and energetic crowd noise.
Atlanta Falcons: Mercedes-Benz Stadium: C
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a very nicely appointed stadium, but isn’t as loud as other stadiums with an average decibel of 91. The Falcons haven’t had a winning record since 2017, and haven’t been the same since their Super Bowl 51 collapse. If the Falcons turn their losing ways around and acquire a more talented quarterback, in free agency, or the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, this stadium could become a very loud nest of fan excitement, that would drown the opposing team. The other factor for Mercedes-Benz Stadium to reach that fan noise crescendo is a team with a winning record, which can be easier said than done.
Baltimore Ravens: M&T Bank Stadium: B+
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M&T Bank Stadium can get very loud, especially with the Ravens in win-now mode. M&T Bank Stadium averages 105 decibels in loudness, according to Sports Brief, thanks to how talented Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ defense are. It also helped that the Ravens won a home playoff game in the 2023 season and hosted the AFC Championship Game, before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs 10-17. The Ravens have a strong winning team around them that will make M&T Bank Stadium, a noise-maker, for seasons to come.
Buffalo Bills: Highmark Stadium: B
With the Bills being a perennial playoff contender, it’s no surprise that Highmark Stadium can be a tough place to play. During the Miami Dolphins vs Bills week four game in 2023, Highmark Stadium clocked 103 decibels, as the Bills defeated the Dolphins 48-20. Bills head coach, Sean McDermott, admitted that they had to use hand signals to communicate with linebacker Terrel Bernard during that same Dolphins vs Bills game. Back in 2022, Steelers running back, Najee Harris, remarked that Highmark Stadium is the loudest stadium he’s played in. If the Bills keep being playoff contenders, despite losing breathtakingly to the Kansas City Chiefs, in the AFC Divisional Round, Highmark will resonate with cheers from the fan base, for seasons to come.
Carolina Panthers: Bank of America Stadium: D+
Panthers’ fans may not have had much to cheer about, but Bank of America Stadium does get loud when a large opposing fan base takes over. Bank of America Stadium averages 89 decibels, according to Soundprint. The stadium did get loud, when the Panthers were playoff contenders, during the Cam Newton years. However, with the team in free-falling decline, the loudest the Bank will get is from opposing fan bases who take over the stadium during road games. If the Panthers get themselves out of their losing funk, maybe the Panthers’ faithful can “Restore the Roar”, during their home games.
Chicago Bears: Soldier Field: C+
The Bears are a very hit-or-miss team, but when it comes to having a loud stadium, they exceed with a passionate fan base, through thick or thin. Soldier Field averages about 88 decibels, according to Soundprint. Even during a match-up against a random team, like the Carolina Panthers in week 10 of the 2023 season, Bears fans chanted, ‘Green Bay Sucks,’ during their victory over the woeful Panthers. Unfortunately, the Bears are 11-35 against the Green Bay Packers, since the start of the 21st century, and were swept by the Packers in the 2023 season. Regardless, Soldier Field can resonate with passionate fans, so if you’re an opposing NFL player, be ready to be drowned out by the noise of the Bears’ fans.
Cincinnati Bengals: Paycor Stadium: B
The Bengals were a hit-or-miss team in the 2023 season, but the Bengals Fans know how to be loud and ready, for opposing opponents. During the 2022-23 NFL playoffs, Paycor Stadium averaged 118 decibels, after Sam Hubbard’s 98-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown, according to the Athletic. Bengals head coach, Zac Taylor, said in an interview with local news, that the team uses the crowd noise, to their advantage. When Joe Burrow returns to full strength for the 2024 season, be prepared for a very loud Bengals fan base during their first home game at Paycor Stadium.
Cleveland Browns: Cleveland Browns Stadium: B
the Browns have been the NFL’s laughing stock since they were reactivated in 1999. However, the team has been on the upside, since 2020, with two playoff appearances in 2020 and 2023, respectively. Cleveland Browns Stadium can be a loud place to play, thanks in part to the “Dawg Pound” fan base being strong and faithful. The Browns fans showed up and stood proud, when the team clinched a wildcard spot for the playoffs in week 17, against the New York Jets. If the Browns become a perennial playoff contender, don’t be surprised if Cleveland Browns Stadium gets louder and louder, with more energy and excitement from the ‘Dawg Pound’.
Dallas Cowboys: AT&T Stadium: B
The Cowboys play in one of football’s loudest stadiums- AT&T Stadium. AT&T Stadium, nicknamed Jerry’s World, averages about 87 decibels, according to SoundPrint. The Cowboys have one of the largest fan bases in all of the North American professional sports, as well as a team that can compete for the NFC East, year after year. AT&T Stadium can be a daunting place to play. AT&T could be even louder if the Cowboys won the Super Bowl championship, a feat that has eluded them since 1995.
Denver Broncos: Empower Field at Mile High Stadium: B-
Despite the Broncos not making the playoffs, since their Super Bowl 50 run, Empower Field at Mile High Stadium is thunderous and can be a tough place to play for opposing NFL teams. Empower Field at Mile High Stadium averages 95 decibels according to Soundprint. Although the Broncos aren’t a playoff team at the moment, they did have a good five-game winning streak where they won four home games. If the Broncos improve, and return to playoff contention, Empower Field at Mile High Stadium could be the perfect setting to hold in all of the excitement, a rally of the fans would provide.
Detroit Lions: Ford Field: A-
Ford Field has been a rousing and loud place to play, with a lot of passionate Lions fans, cheering their team on. With the Lions becoming a playoff team under Dan Campbell, Ford Field has gotten even louder. During week two of the regular season, Ford Field reached 127.5 decibels, despite losing a tough one to the Seattle Seahawks. During the Lions’ playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Ford Field clocked 133.5 decibels. The Lions’ fans literally made the air quake, as the Lions won a very close 24-23 battle against the Los Angeles Rams. Ford Field is only going to get louder from here on out, as long as the Lions continue to roar into playoff contention.
Green Bay Packers: Lambeau Field: A
Historically, Lambeau Field is known as one of the most iconic football stadiums, of all time. Lambeau is also known as one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL, thanks to the Packers faithful. Lambeau Field averaged 123 decibels according to Sports Brief. With Jordan Love leading the Packers to a surprise playoff run in 2023-24, don’t be surprised if Lambeau Field gets louder, and reverberates with the excitement of the fan base, for the 2024 season, as the Packers continue to improve.
Houston Texans: NRG Stadium: B+
NRG Stadium has become another of the NFL’s loudest stadiums to play in, despite being the youngest team in the league, thanks to C.J. Stroud and coach DeMeco Ryans. NRG Stadium averages 94 decibels according to Sound Print. Despite a lot of lackluster seasons in Houston, over the years, this Texans team, under Ryans’ wing, is poised for success and has a very loud and passionate fan base that can potentially make NRG Stadium an earsplitting place to play, in the future.
Indianapolis Colts: Lucas Oil Stadium: B+
It may not be the RCA Dome, but Lucas Oil Stadium truly brings out a raucous crowd, as one of the loudest NFL Stadiums in the league. Lucas Oil Stadium averages 86 decibels according to Sound Print. During Peyton Manning’s final run with the Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium was a loud place to play, back then, as it can be at times now. With the Colts turning the page with Anthony Richardson as their starting quarterback, Colts home games will only get louder.
Jacksonville Jaguars: EverBank Stadium: C-
The Jacksonville Jaguars have been a mixed bag over the years, even though EverBank Field is known as one of the fun stadiums to play football in. The stadium is well appointed and even boasts having a pool. It can be a great fan experience for many. Although there is no record of how many decibels EverBank Field has, Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said the crowd noise played a role in not being able to relay defensive play calls to his team on the field, during their 31-34 overtime loss, to the Cincinnati Bengals. Either way, EverBank Field is a great stadium to visit, whether you’re a Jaguars fan or a fan of an opposing team.
Kansas City Chiefs: Arrowhead Stadium: A+
Where to begin, Arrowhead Stadium is arguably the loudest stadium in the NFL. Arrowhead Stadium averaged a record loudness count of 142.2 decibels during a 2014 game. Even back in the 1990s, John Elway of the Denver Broncos complained about how loud Arrowhead was to play in. Ever since the Patrick Mahomes dynasty, Arrowhead Stadium continues to be one of the toughest stadiums for opposing NFL teams to play in, due to the noise level. Arrowhead will continue to get louder, as the Chiefs dynasty continues to get stronger.
Las Vegas Raiders: Allegiant Stadium: B
Although Allegiant Stadium is considered very new, it can be a very loud place to play, thanks to the rowdiness of the Raiders fan base, whether it’s a win or a loss. Allegiant Stadium averaged 92 decibels according to Sound Print. With the Raiders looking to build upon the success they had, after getting rid of Josh McDaniels, and replacing him with Antonio Pierce, this team should be heading in the right direction. As the excitement for the Raiders continues to climb up in the desert, so will the decibels at the game.
Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams: SoFi Stadium: C+
Although one of the newest NFL Stadiums, SoFi Stadium looks incredible for both the Rams and Chargers. However, a lot of the crowd that does show up to SoFi are away fans. Case in point, week two of the 2023 regular season, when the San Francisco 49ers fans took over SoFi Stadium, with a sea of red, over the LA Rams’ blue and yellow. SoFi Stadium averaged 99 decibels according to Sound Print. The Rams are on pace to be a playoff contender, while the Chargers recently hired Jim Harbaugh, who can potentially restore the electricity of the Chargers fans, if the team turns things around in 2024. We’ll see how loud SoFi gets in 2024.
Miami Dolphins: Hard Rock Stadium: C
Hard Rock Stadium, is a great stadium, located in South Florida. Hard Rock can crow as they have also hosted six Super Bowls. You don’t need a Super Bowl to chalk up the loudness meter. The stadium can certainly get loud during Dolphins games and Miami Hurricane games. With the Dolphins becoming more of a playoff contender, and playing well at home, Hard Rock Stadium can only get louder as the Dolphins become true AFC East competitors.
Minnesota Vikings: U.S. Bank Stadium: A-
U.S. Bank Stadium is not only an amazing pretty young stadium, but it’s also one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL. During the 2018 Minneapolis Miracle, U.S. Bank Stadium reached up to 120.1 decibels, which was louder than a jackhammer, but just a tad bit quieter than a jet engine. The “Skol Chant” is a great and loud tradition, by the Vikings fans, before every game, giving the Vikings on the field an extra bit of motivation before kickoff.
New England Patriots: Gillette Stadium: B-
Even though the Patriots are no longer the dynasty, they once were, Gillette Stadium still goes down as one of the loudest stadiums to play in. During Tom Brady’s time in New England, Gillette Stadium was one of the loudest stadiums to play in, thanks to a very passionate Patriots fan base. In an October 2011 game, Gillette Stadium recorded 106.4 decibels, which even got the attention of former Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick, when he said the crowd was truly into the game. If the Patriots turn things around in 2024, expect Gillette Stadium to return to an extremely loud and hostile territory for opposing fans.
New Orleans Saints: Caesars Superdome: B+
One of the most iconic and historic domed stadiums in the league, the Caesars Superdome, is a very loud and raucous place to play, as an opposing team. In a 2019 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Superdome recorded 128 decibels, which was the loudest for the Superdome, that year. It was comparable to an air raid siren and a jackhammer. Even during the 2018-19 NFC Championship game, against the Los Angeles Rams, the crowd noise was so loud, that the press box started to shake. This is despite the Saints not even being a playoff contender.
New York Giants and New York Jets: MetLife Stadium: B
MetLife Stadium is the home to both the New York Giants and New York Jets and can be a wild time, whether it’s a win or a loss. MetLife Stadium has averaged 95 decibels according to Sound Print. During the 2022 season, Giants head coach, Brian Daboll, welcomed the loudness of Giants fans, as the team returned to the playoffs, for the first time since 2016. The Jets fans do get loud, but it’s sadly a losing effort, as opposing teams found ways to defeat them, even with the rowdiness of Jets fans, throughout the games. With Aaron Rodgers and Daniel Jones returning to their respective teams, in 2024, the Jets and Giants need to provide offensive line protection, which can result in eye-opening offensive plays, that will truly give the fans something to cheer about and make MetLife Stadium, a loud place to play in.
Philadelphia Eagles: Lincoln Financial Field: B+
Lincoln Financial Field has been the home of the Philadelphia Eagles since 2003 and has been very loud with some of the loudest and rowdiest fan bases in all of the NFL. Lincoln Financial Field averaged 96 decibels according to Sound Print. Lincoln Financial Field also hosted the NFC Championship games in 2003-04, 2004-05, 2017-18, and 2022-23, as the fan atmosphere during the playoffs, is at its strongest. On top of that, Lincoln Financial Field is a very brutal place to play as an opposing team, as they are always heckled by the Eagles faithful.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Acrisure Stadium: B+
With the Steelers being one of the NFL’s most historic franchises, Acrisure Stadium is regarded as one of the loudest stadiums in the league. Acrisure Stadium has averaged 90 decibels according to Sports Brief. The Steelers fans and their terrible towels, always make Acrisure Stadium, a vicious place to play football for the opposing teams.
San Francisco 49ers: Levi’s Stadium: C
Even though the 49ers are a strong team that reached the playoffs, four times in the last five years, Levi’s Stadium isn’t the loudest place in the league. Levi’s Stadium averaged 77 decibels according to Sound Print. Although fans have complained about the lack of fan noise at Levi’s Stadium, on forums over the years, the stadium still is a great place to watch and play football.
Seattle Seahawks: Lumens Field: A+
Lumens Field is truly one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL. Lumens competes neck-and-neck with Arrowhead Stadium- for which one is louder. The 12th-man fan base truly makes Lumens Field loud and hard for opposing teams to play, and call plays, in. The loudest Lumens Field recorded, was in 2013, when it had 137.6 decibels which was equivalent to a jet taking off. Opposing teams also experienced more penalties, due to the loud crowd noise, making it one of the toughest stadiums to play in.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Raymond James Stadium: C+
Raymond James Stadium isn’t the loudest stadium on this list, but it does have a lot of memorable amenities including a pirate ship. As far as loudness, Raymond James averaged 88 decibels according to Sound Print. The stadium experienced a rise in loudness when Tom Brady joined the Buccaneers in 2020, even though there were very little to no crowds at NFL Stadiums during the Covid pandemic. If the Buccaneers continue their winning ways it will see them return to the playoffs in the 2024 season. Expect Raymond James Stadium to get louder and louder.
Tennessee Titans: Nissan Stadium: C+
Even though the Titans had a rough 2023 season, Nissan Stadium did get pretty loud. Nissan Stadium averaged 81 decibels according to Sound Print. Although Nissan Stadium isn’t up there with other stadiums like Lumens Field and Arrowhead, the nightlife in Nashville makes up for it. That is not just Titans fans, but for all visiting fans and tourists alike. However, the Titans are building a new stadium for the 2027 season, which will feature more amenities and upgrades the current stadium has lacked over the years. Let’s see how loud it will go!
Washington Commanders: FedEx Field: D
FedEx Field averages 70 to 80 decibels according to the Athletic. However, due to the team’s struggles in recent years, FedEx Field is visited by more of the away teams’ fans, rather than the home team’s fans. FedEx Field also ranks at the bottom of the stadium rankings, with a lot of problems, with the railings, sewage leaks, bad game day experience, for many fans, and so forth. The new ownership does plan to upgrade the stadium, but eventually, the Commanders will need a new stadium, if they are to realize a competitive future.
