Fans love to get close to the action and support their favorite teams at live sporting events from hockey to football to baseball. No matter how much you love your team, we all know that some major sports stadiums and arenas stand apart from the rest. To determine the best venues, we combined data from Google reviews, Yelp and TripAdvisor. Did your team’s stadium or arena make the top 20?
Lambeau Field, Home of the Green Bay Packers
No matter who you ask, Lambeau Field is the top pick for sports venues in the United States. It is the NFL’s longest continually operating stadium and has been thrilling Packer fans for more than 65 years. The “Frozen Tundra” has an iconic history and atmosphere that are hard to compete with.
PNC Park, Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh’s skyline is the backdrop for PNC Park. Although classic in its style it has all of the modern amenities you want in a ballpark. The park seats less than 40,000, so it provides an intimate setting for a major league game. The stadium provides guided tours and curated unique fan experiences as well.
Busch Stadium, Home of the St. Louis Cardinals
While the St. Louis Cardinals have a history dating back to 1898, their home, Busch Stadium was built in 2006. The stadium provides an outstanding fan experience including great seating options, stadium tours, and over-the-top dining options. Choose from classic ballpark fare like hot dogs and pretzels or opt for local treats like barbeque and toasted ravioli.
Wrigley Field, Home of the Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field is more than 100 years old, making it one of the oldest sporting venues in the country. The manual scoreboard and ivy-covered brick outfield wall make it legendary. Don’t let the age fool you, though. Renovations and expansions over the years have kept the stadium up to date and providing an excellent fan experience.
Fenway Park, Home of the Boston Red Sox
Fenway Park is the oldest MLB stadium. Its famous red seat stands to mark the longest home run hit in the stadium and as a testament to the decades of baseball history here. Fans of all teams come here to watch a game, just for the experience. There are no bad seats in America’s most storied ballpark.
PPG Paints Stadium, Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh is among the top sports cities in the world due to its great arenas and stadiums. It is fitting that it is home to our highest-rated hockey arena, PPG Paints Arena where the Penguins play. The arena is centrally located and surrounded by great dining options.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Home of the Baltimore Orioles
Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a classic baseball stadium that focuses on the fan experience. The local neighborhood offers additional entertainment, unique dining options, and upscale lodging.
Progressive Field, Home of the Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland, Ohio embraces its identity as a sports city. There are several awesome venues but Progressive Field really stands out. The stadium was completely renovated when the team name was changed and the franchise rebranded. It was redesigned to be fan-friendly.
Target Field, Home of the Minnesota Twins
Target Field is an architectural gem. It has well-thought-out spaces that can be both intimate and spectacular. The stadium has state-of-the-art amenities and delicious dining options in house. There are plenty of concessions, interactive exhibits, and even an app to enhance your game day.
American Family Field, Home of the Milwaukee Brewers
American Family Field is a great place to watch a baseball game because it has a wonderful atmosphere and provides a great traditional fan experience. The stadium offers tours, various game-related exhibits, and a well-stocked team store. Best of all, the Brewers fans are known for their tailgating traditions, so you’ll definitely want to join in.
Oracle Park, Home of the San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants play their games in Mission Bay at Oracle Park. Although it has seen several name changes over the years, the stadium has still developed a strong reputation as a great place to take in a game. Tours of the stadium are available regularly.
Bridgestone Arena, Home of the Nashville Predators
Bridgestone Arena is located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, and accommodates around 17,000 spectators for a hockey game. It has played host to other major events including the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and the Country Music Association awards.
Coors Field, Home of the Colorado Rockies
Fans come here to see balls get hit farther than in any stadium due to its elevation and climate. Coors Field also caters to fans with 63 luxury suites and more than 4,500 club seats. The stadium has great views of the city and surrounding area as well as a lively social scene and dining.
Madison Square Garden, Home of The New York Knicks & New York Rangers
Madison Square Garden is an epic venue and legendary in its own right outside of sports. In terms of watching a game here, it is one of the most beautiful arenas anywhere. Be early to arrive, seating is complicated in this insanely large and busy arena.
United Center, Home of the Chicago Bulls & Chicago Blackhawks
The world-famous Chicago Bulls play their home games at the United Center. It is also home to the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks. The United Center is an integral part of Chicago culture and has also hosted UFC, many boxing matches, and a plethora of concerts.
T-Mobile Park, Home of the Seattle Mariners
T-Mobile Park is located in the Soho district of Seattle, Washington. It is a stadium with a retractable roof that seats almost 48,000 people. It has many high-end amenities and features seating at a variety of different price points.
Citizens Bank Park, Home of the Philadelphia Phillies
Home of the Philadelphia Phillies for the last two decades, Citizens Bank Park is a symbol of the partnership between the team and Citizens Bank. The bank has provided a huge interactive baseball experience for kids. The stadium has modern facilities and is easy to navigate making it a perfect place for families to watch baseball.
Acrisure Stadium, Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Acrisure Stadium is another Pittsburgh venue that just had to make the list. It fits nearly 70,000 excited football fans and is home to the collegiate Pittsburgh Panthers as well as the NFL’s Steelers. The stadium also regularly hosts other events including concerts.
Yankee Stadium, Home of the New York Yankees
Nestled in the heart of the Bronx, Yankee Stadium is an NYC landmark. Designed with the legacy of the original Yankee Stadium in mind, but embracing the modern fan experience, nothing quite matches watching the Yankees play here.
AT&T Stadium, Home of the Dallas Cowboys
AT&T Stadium is located in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas. Frisco is one of America’s fastest-growing cities and has almost as many dining, shopping, and lodging opportunities as DFW, but without as much crowding. The stadium is an engineering feat that is any fan’s dream football venue.
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