List of current NFL stadiums facts for kids
Welcome to the exciting world of National Football League (NFL) stadiums! These huge buildings are where professional football teams play their home games. This article will tell you about the stadiums, where they are, how many people they can hold, and which teams play there.
Even though the NFL has 32 teams, there are only 30 main stadiums. This is because some stadiums are shared by two teams. For example, the New York Giants and New York Jets both play at MetLife Stadium. Also, the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers share SoFi Stadium.
The newest stadiums in the NFL are SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. Both of these amazing stadiums opened in 2020. On the other hand, Soldier Field in Chicago is the oldest, opening way back in 1924. But the team playing there, the Chicago Bears, didn't start using it until 1971. The stadium that has been used the longest without a break is Lambeau Field. The Green Bay Packers have played there since it opened in 1957.
The NFL also uses other stadiums for special games. They play some games in London, England, at places like Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. These are part of the NFL International Series. Games have also been played in Mexico City at Estadio Azteca. Plus, the annual exhibition game called the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game happens at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Starting in 2022, games will also be played in Germany at the Allianz Arena.
Many NFL stadiums have sold their "naming rights" to companies. This means a company pays money to have the stadium named after them. Only a few stadiums, like Arrowhead Stadium and Lambeau Field, still use their original names.
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What Makes a Stadium Special?
Stadiums cost a lot of money to build. Because of this, people often talk about how they are built and paid for. Each stadium is unique, and these differences can give the home team an advantage. Things like the weather, the playing field, and the type of roof all play a part.
Stadium Roof Types
Stadiums can be open, fully enclosed, or have a roof that can open and close. For stadiums with a retractable roof, the home team decides if the roof will be open or closed. This decision is made 90 minutes before the game starts. The roof usually stays open unless it's raining or there's lightning nearby. It also closes if the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) or if winds are stronger than 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour).
How Many People Can Fit?
AT&T Stadium can hold the most fans, with space for over 100,000 people. However, its official seating capacity is around 80,000. MetLife Stadium has the highest official seating capacity at 82,500. The smallest stadium is Soldier Field, which can seat 61,500 fans.
All 30 NFL stadiums can seat at least 60,000 people. Most of them (17) have fewer than 70,000 seats. Eight stadiums can hold between 70,000 and 80,000 fans. And five stadiums can seat 80,000 or more. Unlike college football stadiums, which can often hold over 100,000 people, no NFL stadium currently lists more than 82,500 seats. The NFL usually requires stadiums to have at least 50,000 seats to host a team.
Current NFL Stadiums
Some stadiums can be made bigger for other events like concerts. The seating numbers below do not include standing room.
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| Denotes stadium with a retractable roof |
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Map of NFL Stadiums
Future NFL Stadiums
Some new stadiums are being built or planned for the future.
| Stadium | Capacity | Location | Surface | Roof type | Team(s) | Opening | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Highmark Stadium | 62,000 | Orchard Park, New York | Grass | Open | Buffalo Bills | 2026 | |
| New Nissan Stadium | 60,000 | Nashville, Tennessee | Turf | Fixed | Tennessee Titans | 2027 |
| Stadium | Capacity | Location | Surface | Roof type | Team(s) | Opening | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Chicago Bears stadium | 77,000 | Chicago, Illinois | TBA | Fixed | Chicago Bears | 2028 |
Other Stadiums Used by the NFL
The NFL also uses these stadiums for special games, not as regular home fields.
| Image | Stadium | Capacity | Location | Surface | Roof type | Event(s) | Opened | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allianz Arena | 75,024 | Munich, Germany | Grass | Open | NFL Germany Game | 2005 | ||
| Neo Química Arena | 48,234 | São Paulo, Brazil | Grass | Open | NFL São Paulo Game | 2014 | ||
| Deutsche Bank Park | 51,500 | Frankfurt, Germany | Grass | Retractable | NFL Germany Game | 1925 | ||
| Estadio Azteca | 87,523 | Mexico City, Mexico | Grass | Open | NFL Mexico Game | 1966 | ||
| Santiago Bernabéu Stadium | 81,044 | Madrid, Spain | Hybrid grass | Retractable roof | NFL Madrid Game | 1947 | ||
| Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium | 23,000 | Canton, Ohio | FieldTurf Classic HD | Open | Hall of Fame Game | 1938 | ||
| Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 62,850 | London, England | Artificial turf | Open | NFL London Games | 2019 | ||
| Twickenham Stadium | 82,223 | London, England | Desso GrassMaster | Open | NFL London Games | 1909 | ||
| Wembley Stadium | 86,000 | London, England | Desso GrassMaster | Partially retractable | NFL London Games | 2007 |
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See also
- List of former National Football League stadiums
- Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams
- Stadiums to host the Super Bowl (including future years)
- List of NCAA Division I FBS football stadiums
- List of NCAA Division I FCS football stadiums
- List of American football stadiums by capacity
- List of Canadian Football League stadiums
- List of current Major League Baseball stadiums
- List of Major League Soccer stadiums
- List of National Basketball Association arenas
- List of National Hockey League arenas
- Lists of stadiums
