The Best and Worst NFL Stadiums in ther Country

Going to an NFL game in person is one of the most exciting opportunities for football fans. While TV broadcasts do a great job of getting you close to the action, being able to hear the pop of the helmets and see the size and speed of the NFL’s athletes is remarkable. However, some stadiums are better than others when it comes to the fan experience.

Whether you’ve never been to an NFL game before, or you’ve only been to a couple of stadiums, knowing about the best and worst NFL stadiums is a great place to start your planning. We’ve got you covered.

The Worst NFL Stadiums

Admittedly, it’s hard for NFL stadiums to provide fans with a unique experience. Baseball stadiums don’t all have to be the same size, and they can put amenities close to the field that completely change the game.

That’s not possible in the NFL, where fields all have to be the same size. Try as they may, here’s a look at a few stadiums that just don’t offer fans a pleasant gameday experience.

Soldier Fields: Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are one of the oldest teams in the NFL, having been founded in 1920 by Gene Halas. In a lot of ways, their stadium, Soldier Field, looks like it hasn’t changed much over the years, and it’s the oldest stadium in the league.

Forget the things you’ve seen and heard in the news about Chicago and the safety of the area surrounding the stadium. The issues at Soldier Field largely revolve around how outdated it is.

There’s minimal legroom, the seats are widely considered some of the most uncomfortable in the league, and the overall layout isn’t conducive to trips to the concession stands or bathrooms. It’s no wonder that the Bears are negotiating for a new stadium that may see them land in Arlington Heights.

Northwest Stadium: Landover, Maryland

Washington Commanders

When what is now Northwest Stadium originally opened, it was called Fed-Ex Field. Even as a new stadium, it wasn’t considered one of the better spots to catch a game, and it’s only gotten worse over the years.

It’s rare to get through a season without hearing something about parts of the stadium falling apart, and in 2021, a plumbing issue led to raw sewage leaking onto fans. There’s a reason that this stadium has long been considered one of the worst to visit.

The team finally has new ownership, so fans are cautiously optimistic that it will result in some much-needed changes to the stadium.

Caesars Superdome: New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Saints

The Superdome was considered one of the most innovative examples of modern architecture when it first opened.

Unfortunately, that was 50 years ago. Calling the Superdome a dump seems a bit harsh but at this point, and when you compare it to modern stadiums, it’s hard not to classify it as such.

There are talks of a major renovation project that may begin after this season, so there’s some hope that things may turn around for Who Dat Nation.

EverBank Stadium: Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville Jaguars

EverBank Stadium isn’t necessarily a terrible place to watch a game, but there’s nothing special about it. It’s just a football stadium that exists in a relatively nice area.

The Best NFL Stadiums

Now that we’ve gotten through the worst NFL stadiums, let’s take a look at some of the best places to catch a live game.

Lambeau Field: Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay Packers

It’s easy to see that Lambeau Field was built in 1957 and assume that it’s an outdated dump that should be dozed over and rebuilt. That’s not the case at all.

The Titletown District, which includes Lambeau and the area surrounding the stadium undergoes constant updates, making this one of the best stadium experiences in the league.

Some people don’t care for the bench seats in the stadium, but they’re plenty comfortable and add to the historic aura of the building. If you don’t like cold weather, try to catch a game at Lambeau early in the season.

So-Fi Stadium: Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers

The NFL made its triumphant return to the Los Angeles market when the Rams and Chargers relocated from St. Louis and San Diego respectively. With those relocations came the need for a new stadium, a space that the two teams agreed to share.

So-Fi Stadium cost $5.5 billion to build, and the results indicate that it was worth every dollar. Even with its massive seating capacity of 70,000, So-Fi doesn’t really have any bad seats. Both ends of the stadium are open, which is a beautiful touch and plays well with the lovely LA weather.

Allegiant Stadium: Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas Raiders

Speaking of team relocations, the Raiders’ decision to leave Oakland and move to Las Vegas meant that a city that had never had an NFL stadium was going to need to construct something fitting for a new era of sports.

Allegiant Stadium has already established itself as one of the best stadiums in the league. With marble floors and luxurious suites, everything about this stadium screams opulence, and you’d expect nothing else from Las Vegas.

Lucas Oil Stadium: Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis Colts

Lucas Oil Stadium is the home of the Colts and also routinely hosts other major events, including the NCAA Final Four. The stadium’s design pays homage to the area, and everything about the space is conducive to game-day enjoyment.