Which teams have the best NFL stadiums? Many team stadiums have undergone major renovations or full rebuilds to achieve a futuristic look. Others have undergone minor renovations and have kept a historic feel.
Best NFL Stadiums
We took into account factors like a stadium's look, atmosphere, food and seats to come up with the 10 best NFL Stadiums.
10. Ford Field - Detroit Lions
The location of Ford Field in downtown Detroit is hard to beat. The stadium opened in 2002 and has a fixed permanent domed roof to avoid the harsh Detroit weather conditions.
Despite the Lions not having many exciting seasons - including the worst in NFL history - Detroit fans still create a decent atmosphere and level of devotion inside the stadium.
Another positive for Ford Field is the food and there are many fan-friendly features to enjoy. In the first hour after gates open, fans can buy hot dogs and sodas for just $2, and beers for $3. The stadium also embraces technology as fans can order and pay for food using an app on their phone, and picking up their food when it’s ready.
Ford Field’s location, atmosphere, and service make up for an otherwise average stadium features, earning the dome a spot on the best NFL stadiums.
OFFICE VIEW: Welcome to Ford Field and today's #Bengals #Lions tilt. Spectacular stadium. pic.twitter.com/6BKdFyOpn5
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) October 17, 2021
9. Arrowhead Stadium - Kansas City Chiefs
The sole reason the home of the Chiefs is one of the best NFL stadiums is because of the crazy atmosphere at Arrowhead Stadium. Arrowhead is surrounded by parking lots which helps create one of the most energetic tailgating atmospheres in the country.
Crowd noise is the most notable characteristic at Arrowhead Stadium. In fact, Arrowhead holds the Guinness World Record for the loudest outdoor stadium registering 142.2 decibels in a game against the New England Patriots in 2014.
Kansas City is known for its barbecue foods and Arrowhead does not disappoint. Stadium catering incorporates American southwest cuisine with Gates BBQ, Couple in the Kitchen, and State Line BBQ Stack all offering authentic flavors of the city. You can’t leave Arrowhead without trying the Burnt End Mac and Cheese from Mac Shack.
We are more than six hours to kickoff here at Arrowhead for @SNFonNBC and #ChiefsKingdom is already tailgating as they wait to get in and tailgate.
Prime time. Red on red. Best fans in the NFL. Let’s go. pic.twitter.com/Q1JavcMYie — Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) October 6, 2019
8. Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis Colts
There’s a reason the NFL chooses Lucas Oil Stadium as host of the NFL Combine each year. Firstly, the stadium is centrally located downtown, with plenty of hotels, restaurants, and other places of interest nearby.
Secondly, the interior of Lucas Oil Stadium is impressive and is one of the best in the league. There’s a retractable roof that gives the stadium flexibility in the very cold winters and warm Indianapolis summers. One of the most unique features however which makes Lucas Oil Stadium one of the best NFL stadiums is the large retractable window on the northeast side.
Colts fans help to keep Lucas Oil a place full of energy but there isn’t anything notable from a food perspective. The stadium earns a spot on the list as one of the nicest looking stadiums, the fact it’s in a great location and has one of the feature windows in the country.
Roof/window open at Lucas Oil Stadium for today’s divisional game vs #Texans #HOUvsIND #Colts pic.twitter.com/tEDHEPk5dP
— Clark Wade (@ClarkWade34) September 30, 2018
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