The biggest party in the NFL lives in “The Big Easy.” In New Orleans, game day often begins in the French Quarter before fans make their way to the iconic Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints since 1975. Few venues in professional sports can match the Superdome’s résumé, which includes multiple Super Bowls,
In a region long defined by “Tobacco Road” and elite college basketball, professional football arrived in the Carolinas in 1995 with the birth of the Carolina Panthers. The movement to secure an NFL franchise began in the late 1980s, shortly after Charlotte was awarded an NBA expansion team. In 1987, former NFL player and businessman
There is only one stadium in the country where fans can spot a full-scale pirate ship, Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As an expansion franchise, the Buccaneers spent their first 21 seasons at Tampa Stadium (also known as Houlihan Stadium). Following the death of owner Hugh Culverhouse in 1994, the team’s
The 2016 season marked the Falcons last season at the Georgia Dome, before moving into Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017. For 24 seasons the Atlanta Falcons played in downtown Atlanta at the Georgia Dome. The history of the Falcons began in 1966 at the newly constructed Atlanta Fulton County Stadium, a multipurpose stadium that was also home of
Affectionately known as “The Linc,” Lincoln Financial Field represents a significant upgrade from its predecessor and stands as a modern home for the Philadelphia Eagles. For more than three decades beginning in 1971, the Eagles shared Veterans Stadium with the Philadelphia Phillies. By the 1990s, however, Veterans Stadium had gained a reputation as one of
The New York Giants boast one of the richest traditions in professional football, with a history dating back to 1925 that includes numerous playoff appearances and four Super Bowl championships. That legacy entered a new era in 2010 with the team’s move to MetLife Stadium. In September 2005, the Giants and the New York Jets
Located just north of the nation’s capital, Northwest Stadium serves as the home of the Washington Commanders. Despite its association with Washington, D.C., the stadium is situated in Landover, MD. Prior to its opening, the franchise spent more than two decades at RFK Stadium, a multi-purpose venue widely regarded as a fan favorite. Efforts to
Often referred to as “America’s Team” following their dominance in the 1990s, the Dallas Cowboys ushered in a new era with the opening of AT&T Stadium in 2009. For more than three decades prior, the franchise played at Texas Stadium, one of the NFL’s most recognizable venues. As league economics evolved, however, owner Jerry Jones
Where can you find one of the sleekest and most futuristic stadiums in the NFL? Not in New York or Chicago, but in the desert of Glendale, AZ. State Farm Stadium is home to the Arizona Cardinals, and it marks the first time in franchise history that the team has had a stadium entirely to
In 2014, a new chapter in the history of the San Francisco 49ers began with the team’s move to Levi’s Stadium. For 42 seasons prior, the franchise called Candlestick Park home, a venue that hosted five Super Bowl, championship teams and legendary players such as Jerry Rice, Steve Young, and Joe Montana. Originally constructed for