Who Has The Biggest Stadium In The NFL?
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The title of this blog post is a bit misleading. It’s not about who has the biggest stadium in the NFL, but rather who has the most expensive stadium in the NFL.
The Biggest Stadiums in the NFL
There are a lot of huge stadiums in the NFL, but which one is the biggest? The answer might surprise you. The biggest stadium in the NFL is actually the home of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium. The stadium can seat up to 80,000 people, which is the most of any NFL stadium.
MetLife Stadium
With a seating capacity of 82,500, MetLife Stadium is the largest stadium in the NFL. Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, MetLife Stadium is home to both the New York Jets and the New York Giants. The stadium opened in 2010 and was originally built with a capacity of 75,000. It was expanded to its current capacity in 2013.
AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, has a seating capacity of 80,000, making it the largest stadium in the NFL. Arlington, Texas is home to this massive stadium, which cost an estimated $1.3 billion to build. AT&T Stadium opened its doors in 2009 and has since been host to a number of high-profile events, including Super Bowl XLV in 2011.
FedExField
With a seating capacity of 82,500, FedExField is the largest stadium in the NFL. Located in Landover, Maryland, it is the home of the Washington Redskins. The stadium opened in 1997 and underwent a major renovation in 2010.
The Most Expensive Stadiums in the NFL
The most expensive stadiums in the NFL are those that have been built or renovated recently. The Dallas Cowboys’ new home, AT&T Stadium, cost a whopping $1.3 billion to build. Not to be outdone, the New York Giants and Jets jointly spent $1.6 billion on MetLife Stadium.
SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium is located in Inglewood, California, and is the home stadium of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). It cost an estimated $5 billion to build, making it the most expensive stadium in the NFL.
The stadium seats 70,240 people, making it the largest stadium in the NFL. It also has a 275-foot (84 m) wide video board that spans from one 20-yard line to the other.
Allegiant Stadium
The most expensive stadium ever built is Allegiant Stadium, located in Paradise, Nevada. The $2 billion stadium is the home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV’s Rebels football team. When complete, it will be the largest domed structure in the world.
Allegiant Stadium was funded through a public-private partnership between the Raiders, Clark County and the Las Vegas Stadium Authority. Private funds were raised through the sale of personal seat licenses and suite rentals. Funding from Clark County was generated through an increase in the hotel tax.
The stadium will have a capacity of 65,000, with the potential to expand to 72,000 for special events. It will feature a retractable field that can be used for both football and concerts. The facility will also include 300 suites, 8,000 club seats and 65 loge boxes.
construction began on November 13, 2017 and is expected to be complete in time for the 2020 NFL season.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the most expensive stadium in the NFL, with a construction cost of $1.6 billion. The stadium, which is located in Atlanta, Georgia, is also the newest stadium in the league, having opened in 2017. The stadium can seat up to 75,000 people and features a retractable roof.
The Oldest Stadiums in the NFL
There are a few iconic stadiums in the NFL that have been around for decades. These stadiums have seen some of the greatest games in NFL history. Let’s take a look at a few of the oldest stadiums in the NFL.
Soldier Field
Soldier Field is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it is home to the Chicago Bears. The stadium was built in 1924 and it has a capacity of 61,500 people. The Bears have played at Soldier Field since 1971.
Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is the oldest stadium in the NFL. It originally opened in 1957 as City Stadium and was later renamed in 1965 in honor of Packers founder and longtime head coach Curly Lambeau. The stadium has a seating capacity of 81,441 and is well known for its snowy winters and passionate fans.
Arrowhead Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium is located in Kansas City, Missouri, and it is the home of the Kansas City Chiefs. The stadium opened in 1963 and has a capacity of 76,416. Arrowhead Stadium is the oldest stadium in the NFL and is also the largest stadium by capacity.