What is the best stadium in the National Football League? Today we set out to answer that question by accounting for factors such as design, atmosphere and fan experience. There are a ton of amazing NFL stadiums, so we had to leave some notable venues off this list. However, the five we selected are the standard when it comes to stadiums.
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
Being one of the newer stadiums in the NFL, Mercedes-Benz does not disappoint when it comes to design. The Atlanta Falcons are proud to call this place home, as the stadium is modernized and a major upgrade over their previous stadium, the Georgia Dome. One of the most unique parts about this venue is the roof, as it opens and closes in a pinwheel motion, resembling a falcon extending its wings.
This stadium isn’t just beautiful on the outside, but the inside is also technologically advanced. For example, the stadium houses a 360-degree Halo video board and 21-inch wide seats with extensive options for food and beverage.
The only reason this stadium isn’t higher on the list, is because it isn’t known for being a tough place to play, and the crowd noise is minimal compared to other stadiums.
- Sofi Stadium (Los Angeles)
Where can I even begin with Sofi Stadium, between its ultra modern indoor/outdoor design, modernized interior, and infinity screen this venue is highly regarded as not just one of the best in the NFL, but in the entire world.
This stadium is not your average dome, as it is not completely concealed indoors, so the game elements are meant to combine the conditions of both an indoor and outdoor venue. The interior design does not disappoint as it has a clean, modern design with comfortable seating and excellent views from all levels. Not to mention, the Infinity Screen, which is the world’s largest center-hung video board in sports, is larger than the field itself. This screen supports nearly 80 million pixels and 4K resolution.
If this list was just based on design, Sofi would without a doubt be number one, but we also have to take into account the atmosphere. The Los Angeles Chargers and Rams play at Sofi, and both teams are relocated from previous cities, which means minimal fans in Los Angeles. This results in opposing fans usually having more representation inside the stadium, which is terrible for the home team.
Overall, Sofi has the best design and comfort in the league, but the atmosphere just doesn’t stack up to stadiums higher on the list.
- Lambeau Field (Green Bay, Wis.)
If you love a classic, iconic, and loud stadium, then Lambeau Field is the place for you. This stadium is unique in a lot of ways, for one it’s not located in a major city, so it’s surrounded by residential neighborhoods, giving it a more local, community-centered atmosphere. This venue can also hold 81,000 people making it one of the largest in the NFL.
Being an outdoor stadium the conditions can get frigid in the winter, in fact it has the nickname “Frozen Tundra” because of famously cold games. Not to mention, the fans in this stadium can get rowdy. In fact, Lambeau field is a very tough place to win as the fans are screaming, and many teams aren’t used to the cold temperatures.
The Green Bay Packers play at this stadium, and as such the venue houses the Packers Hall of Fame, team museum, and a massive atrium with restaurants and shops. Fans from all over the world have Lambeau Field as a bucket list destination, as it has a special place in the history of the NFL. If you had to have a knock on this stadium it would be the fan experience, as the stadium doesn’t have the most comfortable seats, isn’t that visually appealing, and games can be very uncomfortable to watch in the cold.
Overall, Lambeau is a landmark destination with amazing history and great atmosphere, but the fan experience is holding it back from being higher on this list.
- Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)
In the heart of the Las Vegas strip, lies Allegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders). This stadium ranks very high on this list because it is one of the most luxurious and technologically advanced stadiums. This is tied with Sofi (home of Los Angeles Chargers and Rams) for the newest stadium in the NFL too.
Allegiant offers so much with its state-of-the-art dome and smooth black and silver exterior, giving itself the name “The Death Star.” This nickname is also fitting to the fans’ pregame tradition, “The Death March,” which includes thousands of fans walking from the nearest hotel (Mandalay Bay) to the stadium, setting the atmosphere right off the bat. One of the biggest features of the entire stadium is their 18-foot-tall 3D printed torch that burns eternally to represent the team’s owner, Al Davis.
Overall, Allegiant brings a lot to the table, ranking number two. The only thing holding this stadium back is the in-game crowd experience. It doesn’t have the best home atmosphere, and just doesn’t give a home advantage like number one does.
- US Bank Stadium (Minneapolis)
Finally, we arrive at number one, and we believe that U.S. Bank stadium is the best in the NFL.
For one, the stadium is newer, and it has an absolutely beautiful design. Between the stunning roof, large glass doors/windows, and the amazing fans this venue is just flat out amazing. The roof is made with a material that lets in natural light. The design reduces the need for lighting, and handles the heavy snow that Minnesota receives.The stadium also has the closest seats to the field in the NFL, giving great fan proximity.
By far the best part about US Bank is the skull chant. This is a tradition at vikings games where the fans all clap in unison and yell “Skull” and the chant gets progressively faster and it gets the fans hyped. Overall, this is the best venue in the NFL because it combines a technologically advanced interior with one of the best atmospheres in the NFL.
While stadiums like Sofi and Allegiant are outstanding, US Bank in Minneapolis tops the list at number one. US Bank doesn’t just offer organizations like the NFL, but also includes many concerts and other sports events. Overall, US Bank is absolutely the best stadium in the NFL.
