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NFL stadiums come in all shapes and sizes, but some of them really stand out and transcend the sport itself.
There are 30 different stadiums to choose from, ranging from famous, history-laden buildings to brand-new,\ modern masterpieces. Of course, fanbases need to be considered as well because the fans bring a stadium alive.
So without further ado, let's have a look at the ten best stadiums in the NFL.
#1 Lambeau Field (home of NFL team Green Bay Packers)
The Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin is arguably the most iconic NFL stadium.
Home to the legendary Green Bay Packers, the field has been hosting NFL games since 1957. With a capacity of 81,441 screaming cheeseheads, Lambeau Field is the third-largest stadium in the NFL.
Lambeau Field is the oldest continually operating NFL stadium, a place that just exudes history, and is also known as the Frozen Tundra of the NFL.
The stadium’s nickname 'The Frozen Tundra' originated at the Ice Bowl between a game between the Packers and the Dallas Cowboys on December 31, 1967. The match was played in temperatures of −15°F (−26°C) with sharp winds. Journalist Tex Maule associated Lambeau Field with the term 'tundra' in his article while summarizing the game in Sports Illustrated.
Lambeau Field has given the Green Bay Packers a distinct home ground advantage, particularly in the NFL postseason, where their record is an outstanding 17–5.
The stadium has its own famous tradition, known as the “Lambeau Leap."
Many Packer players will jump into the end zone stands after scoring a touchdown, in a celebration affectionately known as the 'Lambeau Leap'. It was named by safety LeRoy Butler, who scored after a Reggie White fumble recovery and lateral against the LA Raiders on December 26, 1993.
#2 SoFi Stadium (home of NFL teams LA Rams and Chargers)
One of the newest stadiums in the NFL, the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, is a modern architectural wonder. Home to the LA Rams and Chargers franchises, it is described as a stadium and entertainment complex.
The SoFi Stadium has a flexible capacity. It can house up to 70,000 that can be extended up to 100,000 for big events like the Super Bowl or the Olympics.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this amazing stadium is yet to host an event at full capacity. As the 2021 NFL season approaches, it should have a sold-out opening week.
The SoFi Stadium is scheduled to host the Super Bowl in 2022.
#3 AT&T Stadium (home of NFL team Dallas Cowboys)
AT&T Stadium, formerly known as the Cowboys Stadium, is another magnificent, modern structure in the NFL. It’s the home of the Dallas Cowboys and was completed on May 27, 2009.
The stadium seats 80,000 people, making it the fourth largest stadium in the NFL in terms of seating capacity. The maximum capacity of the stadium with standing room is 105,000. The record attendance for an NFL regular-season game was set in 2009 at this stadium when a crowd of 105,121 was recorded.
Situated in Arlington, Texas, this stadium is sometimes referred to as 'Jerry World' after enigmatic Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
The At&T Stadium features some amazing technology. It has a retractable roof and has the world’s 31st largest HD video screen. The stadium also includes more than 3,000 LCD displays throughout the luxury suites, concourses, concession areas and more, offering fans viewing options that extend beyond the action on the field.
The NBA All-Star game was held at the AT&T Stadium in 2010. The Stadium hosted the Super Bowl in 2011, with the Green Bay Packers defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wrestlemania 32 was held here in 2016 and is scheduled to return next year.
Manny Pacquiao and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez have both had boxing fights in the stadium.
#4 Lumen Field (home of NFL team Seattle Seahawks)
The reason that the Seahawks' NFL home is ranked so high on the list is due to its fans, the 12th man!
When Tod Leiweke was hired as the Seahawks' new CEO in 2003, he had a large flagpole installed at the south end to fly the 12th Man Flag as a tribute to the team's 12th man. The organization retired the number in 1984 to honor the 12th man.
Local celebrities, sometimes former Seahawks, raise the flag during NFL network television pre-game events. The Seahawks currently refer to their fans as the 12s.
Seahawks fans at Lumen Field have twice claimed the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd roar at an outdoor stadium, first at 136.6 decibels in 2013, followed by a measurement of 137.6 decibels the next year.
Originally called the Seahawks Stadium, it has been renamed several times and is currently known as Lumen Field. It has views of the downtown Seattle skyline and a seating capacity of 68,740 spectators for NFL games.
#5 Allegiant Stadium (home to NFL team Las Vegas Raiders)
The newest stadium in the NFL, the Raiders’ new home, is a sight to behold.
It’s a 10-level domed stadium featuring a roof, silver and black exterior with light-up strips, a 275 feet (84 m) media mesh video screen facing Interstate 15 and large retractable curtain-like side windows facing the Las Vegas Strip.
The north end zone area in front of the retractable windows contains a large torch that houses a flame in honor of Al Davis, the late long-time owner of the Raiders. The torch is 85 feet (26 m) tall and is currently the largest 3D printed object in the world.
The stadium, which Raiders owner Mark Davis nicknamed the 'Death Star', has a roll-in natural bermuda grass field similar to the one at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
It has a crowd capacity of 65,000 that can be expanded to 72,000. The Allegiant Stadium is set to host the NFL Pro Bowl in 2022.
#6 Arrowhead Stadium (home to NFL team Kansas City Chiefs)
AFC champions, Kansas City Chiefs, have always had a great NFL home advantage, thanks to the atmosphere at their Arrowhead Stadium.
It opened way back in 1972 and underwent a $375 million renovation in 2010. The Arrowhead Stadium has a capacity of nearly 77,000.
The Arrowhead Stadium is renowned for its insane NFL crowd noise levels.
On October 13, 2013, in a game between the Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders, the crowd at the stadium set a Guinness World Record for the loudest noise, at 137.5 dB.
After losing the record to Seattle, the Chiefs reclaimed the title on September 29, 2014, in a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots, hitting 142.2 decibels.
#7 State Farm Stadium (home to NFL team Arizona Cardinals)
The home of the Arizona Cardinals, State Farm Field, is a multi-purpose stadium that was opened in 2006 and has a capacity that can expand up to 78,000.
This NFL stadium is considered an architectural icon for the region and was named by Business Week as one of the ten 'most impressive' sports facilities on the globe due to its combination of retractable roof and roll-in natural grass field. There are no obstructed view seats in this NFL stadium.
This stadium has hosted the Fiesta Bowl, 2007 and 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, Super Bowl XLII in 2008, the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, and will host Super Bowl LVII in 2023.
#8 Heinz Field (home of NFL team Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Pittsburgh Steelers play their home NFL games at the Heinz Field, which opened in 2001.
The stadium was designed with the city of Pittsburgh's history of steel production in mind, which led to the inclusion of 12,000 tons of steel into its construction.
Steelers fans love the place. Attendance in the 68,400-seat stadium has sold out for every Steelers' NFL home game, a streak that dates back to their previous stadium in 1972.
This stadium has hosted two outdoor hockey games: the 2011 NHL Winter Classic between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals and the 2017 NHL Stadium Series game between the Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers.
This venue has also hosted numerous concerts. On May 18, 2019, it hosted a performance by Garth Brooks that was attended by 75,000 people, making it the highest-ticketed show in Pittsburgh's history.
Heinz Field also featured in the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman-The Dark Knight Rises film as the home of the Gotham Knights football team.
#9 US Bank Stadium (home of NFL team Minnesota Vikings)
The Minnesota Vikings got a substantial upgrade to their NFL home ground when they moved into the US Bank Stadium in 2016.
It’s the first fixed-roof stadium built in the NFL since Ford Field in Detroit, which opened in 2002.
The seating capacity of this Stadium is 66,860 for most games, which is slightly more than that of the Metrodome, and can be expanded to 73,000 for soccer, concerts and special events such as the Super Bowl.
US Bank Stadium hosted Super Bowl LII, which was won by the Philadelphia Eagles on February 4, 2018, the ESPN X Games in 2018, and the NCAA Final Four won by the Virginia Cavaliers in 2019.
#10 Mile High Stadium (home of NFL team Denver Broncos)
One of the most famous or infamous, depending on your viewpoint, NFL home grounds, Mile High Stadium has to make the top-ten list.
It opened in 2001 to replace the Broncos' original home, the old Mile High Stadium.
As its name suggests, the MiIe High Stadium is situated at an altitude of approximately 5,280 feet (1,610 m). Not only do visiting teams have to deal with the altitude, but they also have to cope with the notoriously loud fans in Denver. The stadium has sold out every Broncos home game since its inception in the year 2001.
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