1. Soldier Field (1924)
Capacity: 61,500
This is a bit of a misnomer since Soldier Field was completely renovated in 2003 (which would bump it back to the 21st oldest stadium). The Bears also didn’t start playing here until 1971. But the famed columns that first went up in 1924 still stand on the shores of Lake Michigan, technically making this the oldest stadium in the NFL.
2. Lambeau Field (1957)
Capacity: 80,735
Lambeau has also gone through several renovations over the years, but the charm of the old place still remains.
3. Arrowhead Stadium (1972)
Capacity: 76,416
This year’s moves by the Rams and Raiders moves Arrowhead all the way up to third-oldest in the league. It still ranks as one of the loudest, too.
4. New Era Field (1973)
Capacity: 73,967
The Bills have been wanting a new stadium for a long while, but haven’t been able to actually pull it off. New Era will have to do for now.
5. Mercedes-Benz Superdome (1975)
Capacity: 76,468
Approaching middle age, it’s still one of the most unique buildings in the league.
6. Hard Rock Stadium (1987)
Capacity: 65,326
The most recent Super Bowl host, Hard Rock’s most recent renovation brought it up to speed with its newer counterparts.
7. TIAA Bank Field (1995)
Capacity: 67,264
The Jaguars and Panthers are tied for the third-youngest teams in the NFL, but they play in the seventh and eighth-oldest stadiums.
8. Bank of America Stadium (1996)
Capacity: 73,778
The stadium recently started being renovated and will also become host to a new MLS team in 2021.
9. FedEx Field (1997)
Capacity: 79,000
If Dan Snyder has his way, FedEx Field will become a thing of the past. Though it’s only 23 years old, FedEx has a very antiquated feel — especially when it’s half empty on Sundays in the fall.
10. M&T Bank Stadium (1998)
Capacity: 71,008
The stadium in the Inner Harbor is a very serviceable home for the Ravens.
11. Raymond James Stadium (1998)
Capacity: 65,890
Raymond James gets a lot of use, also playing home to the Outback Bowll, South Florida football and the city’s new XFL franchise.
12. First Energy Stadium (1999)
Capacity: 68,000
Playoff games hosted: 0
13. Nissan Stadium (1999)
Capacity: 69,143
Nissan Stadium is a favorite for visiting fans looking to make a fun weekend of it in Nashville.
14. Paul Brown Stadium (1999)
Capacity: 65,515
Future home of Joe Burrow.
15. Heinz Field (2001)
Capacity: 65,500
One of the league’s best combinations of location, fans and team success.
16. Empower Field at Mile High (2001)
Capacity: 76,125
Still one of the toughest places to win.
17. CenturyLink Field (2002)
Capacity: 67,000
Home of the 12th Man, CenturyLink’s unique design makes it one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL.
18. Ford Field (2002)
Capacity: 65,000
An underrated stadium located in the heart of downtown Detroit.
19. Gillette Stadium (2002)
Capacity: 68,756
The location isn’t great, but there’s no arguing with Gillette’s track record of success.
20. NRG Stadium (2002)
Capacity: 71,500
NRG Stadium has hosted two Super Bowls, both victories for the Patriots.
21. Lincoln Financial Field (2003)
Capacity: 69,176
“The Linc” doubled the number of suites that were available at “The Vet.”
22. University of Phoenix Stadium (2006)
Capacity: 63,400
It’s no longer one of the newest stadiums, but it still feels like a technological marvel with both a retractable roof and playing surface.
23. Lucas Oil Stadium (2008)
Capacity: 63,000
The house that Peyton built.
24. AT&T Stadium (2009)
Capacity: 80,000
JerryWorld was the first NFL stadium that cost more than $1 billion to construct. Since then, six stadiums have passed that mark.
25. MetLife Stadium (2010)
Capacity: 82,500
One of two stadiums in the NFL that play host to two teams. (Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles is the other.)
26. Levi’s Stadium (2014)
Capacity: 68,500
Levi’s Stadium was the first NFL stadium to bee LEED Gold certified. It’s environmentally friendly.
27. US Bank Stadium (2016)
Capacity: 66,200
US Bank was the youngest stadium in the league for just one season.
28. Mercedes-Benz Stadium (2017)
Capacity: 71,000
The stadium is also home to Atlanta’s wildly popular MLS franchise.
29. SoFi Stadium (2020)
Capacity: 70,240, expandable to 100,240 for large events
The new home for the Rams and Chargers is scheduled to open on July 25 for a Taylor Swift concert.
30. Allegiant Stadium (2020)
Capacity: 65,000 seats, expandable to 72,000
Garth Brooks is scheduled to open Allegiant Stadium on August 22 with a UNLV-Cal football game set for a week later on August 29.
