Last updated on October 30th, 2023 at 11:56 am
Greg Kristan( Owner and Author of The Stadium Reviews )
Greg Kristan, owner of The Stadium Reviews, LLC andTM Blast, LLC, brings his extensive experience visiting over half of the MLB ballparks, along with numerous MLS, NHL, NBA, and NFL venues, to provide in-depth coverage on the bag policy, food options, and parking. He has also been interviewed about his experiences on several sports podcasts.
Below is the list of the oldest active NFL stadiums in the United States as of 2023.
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Soldier Field (1924)
Soldier Field is home to the Chicago Bears NFL team out in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears venue was the oldest active NFL stadium but became number two when the Coliseum became active for NFL games.
Lambeau Field (1957)
Lambeau Field is home to the Green Bay Packers National Football team out in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The football venue is also known as the coldest NFL stadium in the game.
Arrowhead Stadium (1972)
Arrowhead Stadium is home to the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team out in Kansas City, Missouri.
Highmark Stadium (1973)
Highmark Stadium (previously New Era Field, Bills Stadium, and Ralph Wilson Stadium) is home to the Buffalo Bills National Football Team out in Buffalo, New York.
Caesars Superdome (Previously Mercedes-Benz Superdome) (1975)
Caesars Superdome (previously Mercedes-Benz Superdome) is home to the New Orleans Saints NFL team out in New Orleans, Louisiana. The venue is best known as a safe haven after Hurricane Katrina, along with hosting countless college playoff games and SuperBowls.
Hard Rock Stadium (1987)
Hard Rock Stadium is the home to the Miami Dolphins National Football Team out in Miami, Florida. The football stadium frequently hosts college playoff games and is hosting the 2020 SuperBowl.
TIAA Bank Field (1995)
TIAA Bank Field is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team out in Jacksonville, Florida. EverBank Field was the previous name of the facility for the Jaguars.
Bank of America Stadium (1996)
Bank of American Stadium is home to the Carolina Panthers NFL team out in Charlotte, North Carolina.
FedEx Field (1997)
FedEx Field is home to the Washington Redskins NFL team out in Hyattsville, Maryland.
M&T Bank Stadium (1998)
M&T Bank Stadium is home to the Baltimore Ravens NFL team in Baltimore, Maryland.
Raymond James Stadium (1998)
Raymond James Stadium is home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL team in Tampa, Florida.
FirstEnergy Stadium (1999)
FirstEnergy Stadium is home to the Cleveland Browns National Football team out in Cleveland, Ohio
Nissan Stadium (1999)
Nissan Stadium is home to the Tennessee Titans National Football Leage team out in Nashville, Tennessee.
Paycor Stadium (2000)
Paul Brown Stadium is home to the Cincinnati Bengals NFL team out in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mile High Stadium (2001)
Mile High Stadium is home to the Denver Broncos NFL team out in Denver, Colorado.
Acrisure Stadium (Previously Heinz Field) (2001)
Acrisure Stadium (previously Heinz Field) is home to the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team out in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Ford Field (2002)
Ford Field is home to the Detroit Lions football team out in Detroit, Michigan.
Lumen Field (2002)
CenturyLink Field (known as the loudest NFL venue) is home to the Seattle Seahawks football team out in Seattle, Washington.
Gillette Stadium (2002)
Gillette Stadium is home to the New England Patriots football team out in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
NRG Stadium (2002)
NRG Stadium is home to the Houston Texans football team out in Houston, Texas.
Lincoln Financial Field (2003)
Lincoln Financial Field is home to the Philadelphia Eagles football team out in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
State Farm Stadium (2006)
State Farm Stadium is home to the Arizona Cardinals football team out in Glendale, Arizona.
Lucas Oil Stadium (2008)
Lucas Oil Stadium is home to the Indianapolis Colts football team out in Indianapolis, Indiana
AT&T Stadium (2009)
AT&T Stadium is home to the Dallas Cowboys football team out in Arlington, Texas.
MetLife Stadium (2010)
MetLife Stadium is home to the New York Giants and New York Jets football teams out in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Levi’s Stadium (2014)
Levi’s Stadium is home to the San Francisco 49ers football team out in Santa Clara, California.
U.S. Bank Stadium (2016)
U.S. Bank Stadium is home to the Minnesota Vikings football team out in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (2017)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is home to the Atlanta Falcons football team out in Atlanta, Georgia.
Allegiant Stadium (2020)
Allegiant Stadium is home to the Las Vegas Raiders team.
SoFi Stadium (2020)
SoFi Stadium is home to the LA Chargers and LA Rams football teams.
I'm Greg Kristan, the owner of The Stadium Reviews, LLC, and TM Blast, LLC, with a wealth of firsthand expertise in sports venues across the United States. My extensive experience includes visiting over half of the MLB ballparks and numerous MLS, NHL, NBA, and NFL stadiums. I've shared my insights on bag policies, food options, and parking in these venues, and I've even been interviewed on various sports podcasts to discuss my experiences.
Now, let's delve into the concepts and information related to the oldest active NFL stadiums in the United States, as of October 30th, 2023, according to the provided article:
Oldest Active NFL Stadiums in the United States:
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Soldier Field (1924): Home to the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Illinois, Soldier Field was the oldest active NFL stadium but became the second oldest when the Coliseum became active for NFL games.
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Lambeau Field (1957): Home to the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Lambeau Field is known as the coldest NFL stadium.
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Arrowhead Stadium (1972): Home to the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Highmark Stadium (1973): Home to the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo, New York. Formerly known as New Era Field, Bills Stadium, and Ralph Wilson Stadium.
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Caesars Superdome (Previously Mercedes-Benz Superdome) (1975): Home to the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Louisiana. It served as a safe haven after Hurricane Katrina and hosted college playoff games and Super Bowls.
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Hard Rock Stadium (1987): Home to the Miami Dolphins in Miami, Florida. Frequently hosts college playoff games and hosted the 2020 Super Bowl.
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TIAA Bank Field (1995): Home to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Florida. Formerly known as EverBank Field.
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Bank of America Stadium (1996): Home to the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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FedEx Field (1997): Home to the Washington Redskins in Hyattsville, Maryland.
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M&T Bank Stadium (1998): Home to the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Maryland.
... and the list goes on until the newest stadiums:
- Allegiant Stadium (2020): Home to the Las Vegas Raiders.
- SoFi Stadium (2020): Home to the LA Chargers and LA Rams.
This comprehensive list provides a snapshot of the oldest active NFL stadiums and the teams that call them home, showcasing the rich history and evolution of these iconic sports venues.
