Best NFL Stadiums Ranked: 2025 Edition

Heading into the 2025 NFL season, we have a collection of modern, spaceship-looking stadiums, but there are also some that are rich in history or offer an unparalleled fan experience. 

Conversely, some should be shut down immediately. 

Also, some stadiums can impact NFL odds every week—remember how daunting it used to be for opposing NFL teams to play the Seattle Seahawks in their place?

Today, there are some NFL stadiums where you can bet online or in person on football odds inside the stadium. 

Best NFL Stadiums Ranked: 2025 Edition

Ranking the Best NFL Stadiums in 2025

1. Green Bay Packers – Lambeau Field

Dude, it’s Lambeau Field. 

This field also epitomizes football in its truest form, with a legendary fan base and some frigidly cold games. 

This is how football is meant to be played. 

2. Kansas City Chiefs – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

The modern-day juggernauts, the Chiefs’ venue facilitates a gameday experience like nothing else. The stadium itself isn’t anything to be in awe of aesthetically, but every game is a raucous atmosphere that needs to be respected. 

3. Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers – SoFi Stadium

For $5.5 billion, you had better expect something otherworldly, and SoFi Stadium is just that. 

It feels like the future, and there’s not a bad seat in the house. 

4. Minnesota Vikings – U.S. Bank Stadium

This ranking could be biased because I’m comparing it to the Vikings’ previous home, the Metrodome, but still, this is one of the “original” futuristic stadiums. 

Aesthetically, the glass ceiling also makes it feel that much more massive somehow. 

5. Seattle Seahawks – Lumen Field

This stadium is built for sound to be utterly suffocating to opposing teams. While the “12th man” has been down lately, we cannot forget how imposing Lumen Field has been in the past. It’ll return to that level of prominence one day. 

Missing Lumen Field gamedays. pic.twitter.com/UbCNy2Ts9F

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) March 28, 2025

6. Las Vegas Raiders – Allegiant Stadium 

The blacked-out aesthetic is certainly something I’m a massive fan of. From the outside, the relatively new venue looks like a gigantic spaceship. 

It moves down in my rankings because I think there’s still a gap between the fan base and the team, meaning it’s more of an architectural marvel than an imposing place to play. 

7. Atlanta Falcons – Mercedes-Benz Stadium 

This is another phenomenal stadium. The circular opening on the roof also feels spaceship-like. I also appreciate that concessions are extremely affordable here. 

This is a fan-first stadium experience. 

Roof will be CLOSED for Sunday's game vs. the NY Giants. pic.twitter.com/zNCQLdNx6K

— Mercedes-Benz Stadium (@MBStadium) December 20, 2024

8. Dallas Cowboys – AT&T Stadium

Ah, Jerry World. 

The big screen over the middle of the field is a staple in the modern NFL. 

9. Indianapolis Colts – Lucas Oil Stadium

Equipped with a retractable roof, Lucas Oil Stadium also has a massive window from the outside that looks stunning from aerial views. 

It hosts the NFL Scouting Combine every year, too. 

Lucas Oil Stadium isn’t just a building – it’s an EXPERIENCE! ✨! What’s your favorite Lucas Oil Stadium moment? #StadiumDreams #LucasOilStadium pic.twitter.com/7q7nRFSrFF

— Lucas Oil Stadium (@LucasOilStadium) January 17, 2025

10. Pittsburgh Steelers – Acrisure Stadium

The riverside setting, coupled with the Steelers’ history, makes attending a game at Acrisure Stadium an unforgettable gameday experience. 

It’s not a modern or luxurious stadium, but it fits the blue-collar vibe of the Steel City. 

11. New Orleans Saints – Caesars Superdome

Perhaps I’m sentimental, but this stadium reminds me, for whatever reason, of the city’s resilience during Hurricane Katrina. 

It’s definitely not the nicest stadium (in fact, based on looks alone, this would likely be in the 20s), but the Saints are a passionate bunch that expect a lot out of their team.

Views from Caesars Superdome 📷 #SBLIX pic.twitter.com/0hwSkLnNZ8

— NFL (@NFL) February 9, 2025

12. Philadelphia Eagles – Lincoln Financial Field

If you’re up for a rowdy gameday experience, there’s arguably nothing better than “The Linc.” This is perhaps a stadium where you’re better off wearing Eagles attire or something plain, depending on your tolerance for verbal jousts. 

13. Denver Broncos – Empower Field at Mile High

Colorado is a beautiful state, and fans who attend games are a mile above sea level. This stadium is starting to show its age, but due to its environment, it’s still a legendary place for football games. 

14. New England Patriots – Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium is the home of the most successful franchises in NFL history. 

It’s located in a remote area of Massachusetts with some exciting shopping options nearby. 

Also, a fun fact: I once had knee surgery at Patriot Place, which is adjacent to the stadium, and the waiting room overlooked the field. Pretty cool. 

15. Baltimore Ravens – M&T Bank Stadium

As a Ravens fan, M&T Bank Stadium is a cool spot to watch them play. It is situated directly across the street from Oriole Park at Camden Yards. 

I will say that M&T Bank Stadium can get quite cold. It feels like it gobbles up wind from the outside and swirls around in there constantly. 

The crowds are feisty but also incredibly accommodating. 

M&T Bank Stadium is lit up blue and gold tonight to celebrate the 125th anniversary of @CoppinStateUniv! pic.twitter.com/8RwOvTtJ1q

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 23, 2025

16. San Francisco 49ers – Levi’s Stadium

Built for more than a billion bucks, something about this stadium doesn’t live up to that price tag. 

The seating placement is unique and has somewhat of a college feel. There’s not a bad seat in there, but it’s also deceiving in that it’s about 40 miles south of where old Candlestick Park was located and isn’t in San Francisco. 

17. Detroit Lions – Ford Field

This stadium probably deserves a bit of a bump with how well the team is doing lately, thus making the environment more entertaining. 

Also, it’s a venue we all see every Thanksgiving. 

The Detroit tradition continues 🏠

As we celebrate yesterday’s news that we will continue to call our stadium Ford Field, we are taking a trip down memory lane to honor the history that has built our home here in Detroit. From Detroit Lions games, to record-setting concerts, and… pic.twitter.com/ONN48i8d8o

— Ford Field (@fordfield) March 29, 2025

18. Arizona Cardinals – State Farm Stadium

There’s also something off with this stadium. It looks a bit strange from the outside and has no defining characteristics inside.

It has hosted some awesome Super Bowls, though. 

19. Houston Texans – NRG Stadium

The surrounding area isn’t anything spectacular, and while it was the first stadium with a retractable roof, it’s not used nearly enough. 

It’s a nice evening to #BeattheBears #GoTexans pic.twitter.com/MDdG7UxGQA

— NRG Park (@nrgpark) September 15, 2024

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Raymond James Stadium

The pirate ship is cool, but that’s about it. 

21. Tennessee Titans – Nissan Stadium

The Titans are building a new stadium set to be ready for the 2027 season. I hope they keep the pedestrian bridge that crosses the Cumberland River to the heart of downtown Nashville.

The Titans new stadium has been approved 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hQuxm7oNjs

— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) April 26, 2023

22. Buffalo Bills – Highmark Stadium

A new stadium is coming, and I understand why. It’s not the greatest facility ever, but the fans make it fun. It’s also incredibly cold there, and the hot chocolate they serve doesn’t help thaw your fingers. 

Tip: Don’t show up in Ravens gear. An aluminum beer bottle might fly by your face. Speaking from experience. 

23. Carolina Panthers – Bank of America Stadium

Nearly $1 billion in renovations are coming, but you know it’s bad when the players themselves, like wide receiver Adam Thielen, comment on how poor the facilities are. 

That said, its location in the Uptown section of Charlotte, North Carolina, makes it easy to walk to for fans. 

In your darkest hour, WE will come running.

10.26.24 // Concert for Carolina // Charlotte, NC // Bank of America Stadium

📸: John Shearer, Alex Herko, David Bergman pic.twitter.com/NqCQ2Sn8dh

— Eric Church (@ericchurch) October 29, 2024

26. Chicago Bears – Soldier Field

This ranking could go one way or the other.

For football lore, it’s an all-time field. 

For a gameday experience, tear it down. It has the smallest capacity in the league, and they also appear to be set on building a new stadium. 

27. Cincinnati Bengals – Paycor Stadium

Having been to this stadium recently, I can say that the parking situation in and around it is a disaster. The stadium itself is bland inside (including the concourse), but it is in a cool location.

That said, for a gameday experience, it’s fun with rowdy fans, and given how well the team has done overall recently, it feels cramped.

📍 Cincinnati, OH
🏟 Paycor Stadium
🏈 Week 13
🔍 View from the Booth https://t.co/sM1nHzjwve pic.twitter.com/OQEA6v99ZI

— Wes Uhler (@WesleyUhler) December 1, 2024

28. New York Giants, New York Jets – MetLife Stadium

It’s dull and sits in the middle of what looks like a giant marsh. For a relatively recent stadium (opened in 2010), it has nothing unique about it. 

29. Jacksonville Jaguars – EverBank Stadium

I guess there are things like pools and stuff, which are cool, but there’s just nothing here that’s interesting. I know a massive renovation is planned, so hopefully that helps. 

It’s just a vanilla football stadium. 

Tomorrow in Duval! 🌴

📷: @grvymvtter pic.twitter.com/842mnLGKxI

— EverBank Stadium (@EverBankStadium) November 2, 2024

30. Washington Commanders – FedEx Field

When sewage pipes start bursting, you automatically plummet to the bottom of the list. 

I expect the new ownership group to improve it eventually or even build a new stadium, but stay away from the railings for now—they might collapse. 

In the meantime, there is a sportsbook inside the stadium, which is certainly unique.