As more states continue to legalize sports betting, professional teams across every league continue to find ways to capitalize on the opportunity for new revenue created by the industry.
One way they’re doing that is by opening sportsbooks on or near the grounds of their home stadiums, hoping to make customers of the fans who wager on sports and potentially convert a few who don’t.
In May 2021, the opening of the William Hill Sportsbook at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. took another step in that direction as the first sportsbook to operate inside of an arena in the U.S. But while it was the first, it’s not the last. And there will be more to come.
Here’s a look at stadiums in the United States with a sportsbook or sportsbook lounge in or near them.
This list will be updated.
Audi Field (D.C. United)
FanDuel and D.C. United opened a sportsbook at Audi Field on July 8, 2022.
The @FanDuel Sportsbook is officially LIVE 🥳
💻 » https://t.co/Cd3dlp31i9 pic.twitter.com/OdLJJXyVUw
— Audi Field (@AudiField) July 8, 2022
Citi Field (New York Mets)
The Mets and Caesars Entertainment announced a plan to open the Caesars Sportsbook at Metro Grille during the 2022 season.
Step right up & greet the Mets!
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with the @Mets to make #CaesarsSportsbook an Official Sports Betting Partner of the team.
The partnership features plans to open a new sportsbook lounge at @CitiField.
Details: https://t.co/vLlyPvcagd pic.twitter.com/bCy9JyQ51G
— Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) April 6, 2022
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland Cavaliers)
The Caesars Sportsbook at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse opened in January 2023, just after sports betting became legal in Ohio.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have opened a two-story Caesars Sportsbook inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Fans at the arena will be able to bet on all games — including the one they are attending.
Sports betting became legal in Ohio on January 1st. pic.twitter.com/KCRHUH28p7
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 3, 2023
United Center (Chicago Bulls & Blackhawks)
The announced FanDuel Sportsbook lounge at the United Center officially opened in October 2022.
Another view of the new FanDuel lounge at the United Center. pic.twitter.com/0jeKg3ZfiL
— Phillip Thompson (@_phil_thompson) October 19, 2022
State Farm Stadium (Arizona Cardinals)
The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium opened in September 2022 and became the first stadium with a sportsbook to host a Super Bowl later that season.
The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium officially opened last weekend and we were there for all of the great festivities 🥳 pic.twitter.com/EBEQHxuqvS
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) September 14, 2022
Nationals Park (Washington Nationals)
The BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park opened in January 2022, becoming the first retail sportsbook connected to a Major League Baseball stadium.
BetFTW previously took a trip there to get a sense of the day-to-day operation.
Footprint Center (Phoenix Suns & Mercury)
In September 2021, the FanDuel Sportsbook lounge inside Footprint Center opened.
Chase Field (Arizona Diamondbacks)
A Caesars Sportsbook opened at the former Game 7 Grill space outside Chase Field in June 2022.
Today we’re at @ChaseField for the Grand Opening of @CaesarsSports + @GuysDTPHX! pic.twitter.com/HKBWBA1HGV
— Caesars Rewards (@CaesarsRewards) June 21, 2022
Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs)
DraftKings announced a Sportsbook at Wrigley Field coming in 2023.
The DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field.
Opening in 2023… pic.twitter.com/3nW5FAoSmJ
— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) June 27, 2022
Caesars Sportsbook at Capital One Arena (Washington Wizards & Capitals)
William Hill, now a part of Caesars Entertainment, opened its sportsbook at Capital One Arena in May 2021, becoming the first sportsbook in a U.S. professional sports facility.
