Who Has The Smallest Nfl Stadium?
Do you know who has the smallest NFL stadium? It might surprise you! Check out this blog post to find out which team has the smallest home field.
The NFL’s Smallest Stadiums
Many football fans might not know this, but the NFL doesn’t actually have a size requirement for its stadiums. This means that there are a few teams out there who play in some pretty small stadiums. In this article, we’ll take a look at the five smallest stadiums in the NFL.
New Era Field, Buffalo Bills
The New Era Field is the smallest stadium in the NFL. With a capacity of just under 71,000, it’s more than 10,000 shy of the next smallest, the Oakland Coliseum. The Bills have played in front of smaller crowds, but that was at Ralph Wilson Stadium, which had a capacity of just over 80,000.
Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati Bengals
Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio is the smallest stadium in the NFL with a seating capacity of 65,515. The Bengals moved to Paul Brown Stadium in 2000 after playing their home games at Riverfront Stadium from 1968-1999.
The stadium is named after the Bengals’ first head coach and general manager, who is credited with helping create both the American Football League and NFL. Paul Brown Stadium has a retractable roof and field turf surface.
Ford Field, Detroit Lions
At 65,000 seats, Ford Field is the smallest stadium in the NFL. It opened in 2002 and is located in downtown Detroit. The Lions played their home games at the Pontiac Silverdome from 1975 until 2001, when they moved to Ford Field.
Lambeau Field, Green Bay Packers
Lambeau Field is an iconic stadium in the National Football League, home to the Green Bay Packers. The stadium, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has a seating capacity of 81,441. Despite its large size, Lambeau Field is actually the smallest stadium in the NFL.
The NFL’s Largest Stadiums
If you’re looking for an NFL stadium that’s packed with fans, you’re in the right place. Here’s a list of the NFL’s largest stadiums, based on their seating capacity.
AT&T Stadium, Dallas Cowboys
As the home of the Dallas Cowboys, “America’s Team,” AT&T Stadium is one of the most well-known sports venues in the world. It also happens to be the largest stadium in the NFL, with a capacity of 110,000. The stadium, which opened in 2009 at a cost of $1.3 billion, is also the most expensive ever built.
While AT&T Stadium may be the biggest, it’s not the only large NFL stadium. Ten of the league’s 32 teams play in stadiums that seat at least 70,000 fans. The Green Bay Packers’ Lambeau Field is the smallest of these stadiums, with a capacity of just over 81,000.
MetLife Stadium, New York Giants and Jets
With a capacity of 82,500, MetLife Stadium is the largest stadium in the NFL. The home of the New York Giants and Jets, it is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The stadium opened in 2010 and cost an estimated $1.6 billion to build. It is also the most expensive stadium ever built.
Gillette Stadium, New England Patriots
Gillette Stadium is the home of the New England Patriots of the National Football League and has a capacity of 68,756. It is the largest stadium in the NFL by seating capacity and is located in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The stadium was opened in 2002 and is also used for concerts and other events.
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City Chiefs
Arrowhead Stadium is an American football stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It serves as the home venue of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). It is part of the Truman Sports Complex with adjacent Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball. Arrowhead has a seating capacity of 76,416, making it the 28th largest stadium in North America and sixth largest NFL stadium.