If you are a sports fan, watching your favorite team play live is probably on your bucket list. Before you buy your ticket, however, you might want to find out more about the architectural marvels that you will be sitting in as you enjoy a live game. These stadiums are used to host season games and playoffs for the teams, for concerts, festivals, and events hence plenty of money is invested into them. How much money exactly? Well, let’s find out. In ascending order, this article will rank the most expensive NFL stadiums.
Caesars Superdome — New Orleans Saints
The golden UFO looks out of this world, so it is only right that its tickets are off the planet! The 73 thousand-seater has an impressive sound system and many popular guided tours. It has undergone many renovations, and the approximate cost of the NFL venue is $135 million. Parking at the Superdome is a nightmare, and the tickets will cost you over $104. These ticket prices look like pocket change to what comes next!
Ford Field — Detroit Lions
When the retractable roof opens up, fans are able to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous Detroit skyline. Is the view worth the ticket price? A ticket will cost anything between $92 - $200, depending on the game. With recent renovations, the cost of construction of this stadium is $140 million. Their food options include gluten-free and healthier options as well.
TIAA Bank Field — Jacksonville Jaguars
Located in Jacksonville, this stadium is the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars and hosts the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. With a cute construction cost of $150 million dollars, regular seats cost $81, and its hotdogs are affordable at $6. Their merch options vary, and fans are even able to buy pajamas and jewelry. Talk about variety. If you are a football fan brace yourself for the cost of merch at your home stadium!
Raymond James Stadium — Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady’s last home before retirement is bound to call out a high price for tickets to a game. With parking at a ridiculous $33, this pirate-themed stadium is not playing about its worth. A ticket will push back $104 and a good meal will be around $18. Not very cheap right? As for the cost of the place itself, through public and private funding, the stadium was built at a whopping $168.5 million. Check out more of these highly-priced stadiums!
M&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore Ravens
This $220 million stadium boasts state-of-the-art features and new amenities. It also offers stadium tours that allow fans to get more insight into the masterpiece. It also has the Ravens Walk which is a space with live music and food that fans enjoy right before the game. With all these cool add-ons, it's no wonder the tickets are not cheap.
FedEx Field — Washington Commanders
The stadium for this losing team somehow managed to make it onto the list of the most expensive stadiums, so I guess we can count it as a win for them. As one of the largest of the stadiums, the space seats 82,000 people. It also features the Redskins’ Hall of Fame, which shows the team's history and biggest players. A ticket at this $250 million stadium costs about $110. Sounds about right. What’s wrong is the prices for the next stadium!
Heinz Field — Pittsburgh Steelers
The one thing that this stadium has going for it is its food. The famous Club 33 Pub has the most delicious roast beef sandwiches any fan could ask for. Do not let that distract you from how expensive the tickets are. With tickets going for around $114 and construction at $281 million, you are looking at dropping a pretty penny here. In the next slide, this city’s venue is taking money!
FirstEnergy Stadium — Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns home, located in Ohio, is considered unique due to its lakefront views on the shores of Lake Erie. This $283 million stadium has retractable glass walls and premium seating, which drives its prices up and means you may need to bleed your bank dry for a ticket. We are edging closer to the craziest prices ever recorded, keep reading!
Lambeau Field — Green Bay Packers
The "Frozen Tundra," known for its harsh winter conditions, has even harsher prices. This might be explained away by the many renovations that have happened coming up to $295 million, but that still does not make parting with money any easier. A ticket for a game costs about $128, and parking is a heart-racing $34. The next venue is for the faithful Carolina Panthers!
Bank of America Stadium — Carolina Panthers
The name of this stadium is the name of a big bank, so it's no surprise that it would appear on this list. The stadium is quite modern, and it is constantly upgraded with its total construction cost touching $313 million dollars, justifying its high pricing. A ticket will cost you, on average, $114, which is not money that can be picked up on the street. Guess that’s the cost of supporting the Panthers.
Gillette Stadium — New England Patriots
As Tom Brady’s original home, there is definitely something magical in the soil of this stadium. As the stadium where one of the best leagues in the team plays regularly, the tickets cost a pretty penny. A ticket costs about $131, and a hotdog plus the drink will cost you around $15. Still, if you are an NFL fan, the tickets are worth it, especially for a stadium that cost $325 million to build.
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Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Dolphins
The home of the Miami Dolphins could not have missed the list even if it tried! With a construction cost of $326 million, one of the more fantastic features of the stadium is its gallery, which is covered in cool street art. A cap will cost you $25, and a ticket may cost you $92.51.
NRG Stadium - Houston Texans
Some fans come to this stadium to eat the food and catch the game on the side! The great Texas barbeque and food make the stadium the full package and definitely justify the trip. If you are a big Texans fan, this pricey splurge may be worth it. The tickets retail at $118.07, which is a bit of a king’s ransom, but it is worth every cent. I mean you can’t really expect less from a $352 million stadium now, can you? Keep reading for the next venue’s pocket-draining prices!
Empower Field at Mile High — Denver Broncos
The Broncos have some of the most loyal fans, and despite their losing streak, most of their games are sold out. Post-COVID, ticket prices have been off the charts, but fans must remember to do the best they can for their team. Well, at least they can boast about having a beautiful $400 million stadium. Most teams certainly can’t do that.
Lumen Field — Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks fans have a Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd roar. The sporting record is definitely worth the noise, but the prices would not make anyone sing for joy. A general ticket in the regular area is about $117, which is not for the faint of wallet. You can’t blame them, the stadium is worth $430 million and so that money needs to be recovered. At least the team is worth supporting. The next stadium has premium prices for a premium venue!
State Farm Stadium — Arizona Cardinals
Opened in 2006, this 72 200-seater is the home of the Arizona Cardinals. Built at the cost of a whopping $455 million, the stadium is grand and majestic. As the most recent host of the Super Bowl in 2023, it is no wonder tickets are expensive. A regular Cardinals game will cost just over $84—premium costs for a premium stadium.
Paul Brown Stadium — Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengal’s home places a spot in this article. Seating about 67 thousand people, the stadium is among the premium stadiums in America with a construction cost of over $619 million. Named after the famous coach Paul Brown, a ticket to attend this game is on the pricier side, but at least you can be guaranteed that it’s going to be a great game.
Soldier Field — Chicago Bears
Of course, the NFL team with the most loyal fan base is going to have its stadium in the Top 30 of the most expensive. Although this stadium is one of the smallest with a construction cost of $690 million dollars, a ticket to this game is about $123. Unfortunately, the grub at the games is pricey, making it a little harder to justify the expensive tickets. The next stadium has
A crazy ticket price range!
Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis Colts
Not many stadiums can boast that they cost $720 million to construct, but the Lucas Oil Stadium certainly can. With a stunning retractable roof as one of its best features, and its Quarterback Suite is one of the best premium suites in an NFL stadium, this stadium certainly earns its place on this list. As a premium venue, its tickets range from $50 to $500, which should also come as no surprise to anyone. The next stadium is for those with wallets of steel!
Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis Colts - 2008
Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia Eagles
Philly’s pride and joy play at this 69,000-seater stadium with its many cool features. The initial cost of construction is a striking $800 million dollars! This includes a ring of suites known as the Eagle’s Nest, where fans can enjoy an elevated experience. Luckily for the fans who attend these games, they can be sure to enjoy some good-tasting Philly food. Between the ticket and parking, a fan can be expected to part with a cool $161.
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City Chiefs
The most important thing to remember when attending a Chiefs game is to come decked in red. The second thing to remember is to have a full wallet because the parking and snacks at this game will definitely break your bank. With tickets just under $100 and a construction cost of over $800 million, you will be losing more than just pocket change at this expensive stadium. Minnesota Vikings fans better hold their breath for the next venue’s prices!
U.S. Bank Stadium — Minnesota Vikings
This recently opened, $1 billion stadium has already surpassed many other stadiums in its ticket prices. It is a technologically advanced stadium with features that allow you to do instant replays and buy merch straight from your seats. With these adjustments, the ticket prices at this stadium are worth it. DCC fans will want to look out for the next stadium!
AT&T Stadium — Dallas Cowboys
The iconic Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders perform at this $1.15 billion stadium, attracting sports fans and dancing fans everywhere. The stadium itself is one of the most extravagant, with a 160-foot wide scoreboard that makes you see everything as clearly as you possibly can. Honestly, for its construction price, it certainly better be. Fans can also enjoy Tex-Mex food and other treats as they show support for their team.
Levi’s Stadium — San Francisco 49ers
This stadium, with seventy thousand seats, is almost always sold out. As the home of NFL hero Joe Montana, the stadium should be considered a museum instead. Built between 2012 and 2014, it cost $1.3 billion to build this gem. With the tickets coming up at about $140, you may have to break your piggy bank to watch a game here. The next venue is going to drain your savings too!
MetLife Stadium — New York Giants
A ticket at a stadium in New York is bound to cost you an arm and a leg. Its special features, including a premium dining area and luxury suites, mean that people are paying for the experience as well as the tickets. A ticket here will cost you about $115 against a construction cost of $1.6 billion. That’s quite the cheese.
Mercedes Benz Stadium — Atlanta Falcons
Regular seating at this $1.6 billion stadium will set you back $105 - imagine that. This 74,000-seater stadium also has over twenty different restaurants, making it an entire experience and not just a trip to a game. Falcons fans will also be happy to know that the food is priced fairly and with many options, there is something for everyone. The next venue is dedicated to the Bill Mafia!
Highmark Stadium — Buffalo Bills
This 80,000-seater has all of the things that most NFL venues have, including a Ring of Honour, stadium tours, and a hall of fame. What it has that many don’t have is a crazy fanbase known as the Bill Mafia. If you are part of this fanbase, then you should not mind parting with $82.49 on average for a ticket. Think of this as the payment to bragging rights for having a $1.7 billion stadium.
Allegiant Stadium - Las Vegas Raiders
This stadium is quite popular, and even before it was completed in 2020, its tickets were sold out! The stadium is known as “The Death Star” because of its translucent dome shape, and it took about $1.9 billion to construct. That’s a lot of money! The prices for food at this stadium are scary, and you had better eat before you come here for a game. On average, a ticket for a Raiders game costs over $150, making it the most expensive NFL venue. This technological masterpiece in the next point is bringing us closer to the finale!
Nissan Stadium — Tennessee Titans
The technology at this stadium makes it stand out as the more modern of the NFL venues. With a construction cost of $2.1 billion, the Nissan stadium is one of the most expensive stadiums out there. Their mobile app allows fans to order food and merch within the stadium minimizing movement during the matches. It also offers shuttles and other transport options to regular fans. In short, it’s packed full of good things and great amenities.
SoFi Stadium — Los Angeles Rams
Closing off the list is this amazing stadium! The home of the Los Angeles Rams does not take pity on its fans when it prices its tickets. That makes sense, considering it was constructed for a whopping $5.5 billion dollars! That makes it the most expensive stadium in the world. With tickets around $103 and $19 for a hot dog and drink, you are looking to put a dent in your wallet when you come and watch a game here.
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