Across the NFL, there are 30 different stadiums with varying capacities. With size difference of more than 20,000 in capacity between the largest and smallest NFL stadiums, let’s take a look at where each of the 30 venues ranks based on the most recent official reports.
NFL Stadium Capacities for All 30 Stadiums
The biggest NFL stadium currently in operation is more than 30% larger than the smallest stadium. However, that doesn’t explain the entire story, as most stadiums have a larger potential capacity than listed.
For example, AT&T stadium is listed at 80,000, but according to ESPN, it had an official attendance of 93,594 in 2023. That’s because, with standing room accounted for, the stadium can hold up to 100,000.
Which Team Has the Biggest NFL Stadium?
In terms of official capacity, MetLife Stadium has the largest capacity of NFL stadiums at 82,500. The stadium, which is home to both the New York Jets and New York Giants, opened in 2010 and had a record attendance of 82,529 for Super Bowl XLVIII.
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In 2023, the Giants’ average attendance was 79,307, with the Jets sitting just below them at 77,890. These numbers were almost 15,000 lower than AT&T Stadium, even though the official attendance of MetLife is listed as higher than the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium.
Where Do the Remaining NFL Stadiums Rank in Terms of Capacity?
2) Lambeau Field | 81,441
Green Bay Packers
Opened: 1957
3) AT&T Stadium | 80,000
Dallas Cowboys
Opened: 2009
4) Arrowhead Stadium | 76,416
Kansas City Chiefs
Opened: 1972
5) Empower Field at Mile High | 76,125
Denver Broncos
Opened: 2001
6) Bank of America Stadium | 75,523
Carolina Panthers
Opened: 1996
7) Caesars Superdome | 73,208
New Orleans Saints
Opened: 1975
8) NRG Stadium | 72,220
Houston Texans
Opened: 2002
9) Highmark Stadium | 71,608
Buffalo Bills
Opened: 1973
10) M&T Bank Stadium | 71,008
Baltimore Ravens
Opened: 1998
11) Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 71,000
Atlanta Falcons
Opened: 2017
12) SoFi Stadium | 70,000
Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers
Opened: 2020
13) Lincoln Financial Field | 69,596
Philadelphia Eagles
Opened: 2003
14) Nissan Stadium | 69,143
Tennessee Titans
Opened: 1999
15) TIAA Bank Field | 69,132
Jacksonville Jaguars
Opened: 1995
16) Lumen Field | 69,000
Seattle Seahawks
Opened: 2002
17) Levi’s Stadium | 68,500
San Francisco 49ers
Opened: 2014
18) Acrisure Field | 68,400
Pittsburgh Steelers
Opened: 2001
19) Huntington Bank Field | 67,895
Cleveland Browns
Opened: 1999
20) Commanders Field | 67,717
Washington Commanders
Opened: 1997
21) Lucas Oil Stadium | 67,000
Indianapolis Colts
Opened: 2008
22) Gillette Stadium | 66,829
New England Patriots
Opened: 2002
23) U.S. Bank Stadium | 66,655
Minnesota Vikings
Opened: 2016
24) Raymond James Stadium | 65,890
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Opened: 1998
25) Paycor Stadium | 65,515
Cincinnati Bengals
Opened: 2000
26) Hard Rock Stadium | 65,326
Miami Dolphins
Opened: 1987
27) Allegiant Stadium | 65,000
Las Vegas Raiders
Opened: 2020
28) Ford Field | 65,000
Detroit Lions
Opened: 2002
29) State Farm Stadium | 63,400
Arizona Cardinals
Opened: 2006
Which Team Has the Smallest Stadium?
The NFL stadium with the lowest capacity is Soldier Field of the Chicago Bears, which holds just 62,500. In addition to being the smallest, it’s also the oldest.
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Due to how old it is, the stadium’s size makes sense. Opening in 1924, the stadium had an initial capacity of 45,000. Renovations in 2003 bumped the capacity up to where it is now.