While attending a sporting event relies heavily on the action, the setting can often play a part in creating an experience.
Sometimes, it’s the architecture of a stadium or arena. Other times, views serve as a background to the game and help paint a visual for spectators from their seats or as they walk to grab a pint in the concessions.
The United States is a sports-loving nation, and its vast landscape of greenery and concrete jungles make for some noteworthy sports venues across different states and disciplines.
Online Betting Guide recently came out with its list of the most stunning stadiums across the US. OLBG’s list was curated and built through TripAdvisor Reviews and analyzing Instagram hashtags to reveal the most-posted stadia.
Here, DailyMail.com goes down the United States ‘Stunning Sports Venue,’ according to OBL.
10. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles ranked tenth in OLBG’s most stunning stadiums in the US
Located in Los Angeles’ Elysian Park neighborhood, Dodgers Stadium opened in 1962
Going tenth, OLBG’s placed Dodgers Stadium, home of Los Angeles’ MLB team.
Located in LA’s Elysian Park neighborhood, the Stadium opened in 1962 and is the oldest ballpark west of the Mississippi River. The Stadium is built over the Solano Canyon property and overlooks downtown LA’s iconic skyline. The initial construction costed $23m ($232m in 2023).
The front of the stadium houses palm trees synonymous with Southern California. While the City of Stars serves as its backdrop, the outfield points toward SoCal’s iconic hills.
Despite its capacity being 56,000, the venue had a record single-game attendance of 57,099 for the Dodgers’ home opener in 2009.
Dodger Stadium had a record paid attendance during the 2019 season, with 3,875,656 spectators. The Dodgers would bring the title to Hollywood the following year.
9. Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, hosts Auburn University’s football team
The stadium opened in November 10, 1939 and now seats up to 88,043 spectators
With college football being a staple in American culture, it is no surprise that Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium made OLBG’s list.
Located in a town with a population of about 80,000, Jordan-Hare Stadium towers over campus in Auburn’s landscape.
The Tigers’ stomping grounds hosted its first game on November 10, 1939, against Georgia Tech. Since being built, the stadium has seen two renovations, two renames, and 14 expansions before reaching a capacity of 88,043.
The Stadium’s construction cost equals $31.7m in 2023 dollars.
8. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa is home to the University of Alabama Crimson Tide
From 1929 to 2022, the Tide held a 244-40-3 record at their home stadium
The next entry on OLBG’s list remains in the same state and category. It is none other than Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, home of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The 100,077-capacity Stadium served as the setting for one of the most notable runs in college football history. From 1929 to 2022, the Tide was seemingly unstoppable at home, holding a 244-50-3 record at Bryan-Denny.
Same as their cross-state counterparts, Alabama’s stadium sticks out in an otherwise quiet college town. The setting allows the concrete giant to surround itself with the greenery of the Yellowhammer state.
However, on game day, it is everything but quiet as fans pack the stands and light Bryan Denny Stadium up in burgundy and white.
Bryant-Denny cost the university $3.48m in today’s money.
7. Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
After renovations in 1994 and 2018, Sanford Stadium can now sit up to 92,746 spectators
The home of the Bulldogs opened in 1929 and was featured in Athens postcards
Just east of Tuscaloosa lies the next entry, belonging to another college football powerhouse.
Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia in Athens went from being featured in postcards after opening in 1929 to becoming one of the most-posted venues in college sports.
The west end of the stadium features an opening that points directly to UGA’s campus and rolling hills. The gap also allows for fascinating sunset views, leading many to call Sanford the ‘most beautiful on-campus stadium.’
After renovations in 1994 and 2018, the home of the Bulldogs can now sit up to 92,746 spectators. The present version of the stadium cost $6.39m to construct.
6. Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California is one of the state’s treasured landmarks
The stadium hosted everything from college football to the FIFA World Cup in 1994
The Rose Bowl opened in 1922 and has served as a home for UCLA, Caltech and the LA Galaxy
The historic Rose Bowl is one of Southern California’s treasured landmarks and the sixth on OLBG’s list.
Located northeast of Downtown Los Angeles, the city of Pasadena boasts the beautiful stadium alongside several Spanish-style buildings in the center of the San Gabriel Valley.
Like Dodgers Stadium, California’s iconic palm trees stand on both sides of the iconic sign in the building’s main entrance.
The stadium opened in 1922, costing $272,198 ($4.9m in 2023) and has served as a home for several local teams across different levels. Its occupants include the UCLA Bruins, Caltech Beavers, LA Galaxy, and Loyola Lions.
The Rose Bowl also hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup Final and can seat up to 87,702 fans.
5. Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas was built after the city acquired the Raiders franchise
Allegiant is the second-most expensive stadium in the world, trailing LA’s SoFi Stadium
Unlike most entries on OLBG’s list, Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium is a modern take on a major sports venue.
The 65,000-capacity stadium opened in 2020 after Sin City welcomed the NFL franchise Raiders from Oakland. Allegiant also serves as a home for the UNLV football team.
With a price tag of $750 million, Allegiant is the second-most expensive stadium in the world, trailing LA’s SoFi Stadium.
The stadium features a sleek black exterior. When the sun sets on the desert, Allegiant’s outlines and logo light up for commuters traveling to Las Vegas’ colorful strip.
4. Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Busch Stadium features a scenic view of the St. Louis Skyline behind the outfield
The stadium opened in 2006 and can hold up to 44,383 fans, with 3,706 club seats
Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, does more than host the Cardinals’ home games.
The ballpark features a picture-perfect view of the St. Louis skyline right behind the outfield. The stadium’s low-sitting walls allow fans to see the skyscrapers and iconic Gateway Arch while enjoying nine innings on a Sunday.
The stadium opened in 2006 and can hold up to 44,383 fans, with 3,706 club seats and 61 luxury suites with a price tag of $552m.
Despite being a baseball stadium, Busch saw one of its highest attendances when Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester City played in St. Louis and attracted 48,581 fans.
Additionally, Busch Stadium also housed the Saint Louis Blues in the NHL.
3. PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Fans can see the Pittsburgh skyline and Roberto Clemente Bridge from PNC Park
The home of the Pittsburgh Pirates opened in 2001 after breaking ground in 199
Another ballpark that boasts a picturesque view of its host city sits third on OLBG’s list.
PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is home to the Pirates in MLB. PNC also features an opening behind the outfield to give fans a view of the city’s skyline and the Roberto Clemente Bridge.
The steel and limestone building can seat 38,747 fans on game day and was built northeast of where its predecessor, Three Rivers Stadium, stood before getting demolished in 2001.
PNC is also fairly new, opening its doors in 2001 after breaking ground in 1999. PNC’s construction cost values to $372m in 2023.
2. Lavelle Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT
Brigham Young University’s LaVell Edwards Stadium showcases Utah’s beautiful landscape
The football stadium stands on the north end of BYU’s campus and opened in 1964
After two ballparks featuring city skylines, the final entries in OLBG’s most stunning stadiums showcase the United States’ natural landscapes.
Taking the runner-up position is LaVell Edwards Stadium, home of the BYU Cougars football team, in Provo, Utah.
The football stadium stands on the north end of BYU’s campus and opened in 1964 as ‘Cougars Stadium’. The arena has seen multiple expansions since but has kept its character due to its location.
Behind the east grandstand of LaVell Edwards stands the towering Y Mountain, providing up to 63,247 fans with a scenic view while watching the Cougars in action.
1. Folsom Field, Boulder, CO
Colorado’s Folsom Field has been home to the Buffaloes for the past 100 years
UC spent $65,000 on the stadium’s initial construction, which amounts to about $1.17m today
Taking the top spot in OLBG’s list is Folsom Field, home of the Colorado Buffaloes.
Named after legendary UC coach Frederick Folsom, the stadium opened in the 1924 season and has been home to the Buffs since. Last season marked Colorado’s 100th campaign at the ‘hilltop’.
The centennial anniversary also came as head coach Deion Sanders took the job in Colorado, bringing eyes to the program despite a far-from-perfect finish.
The horseshoe-shaped stadium sits in the middle of campus and features views of both the school’s buildings and Boulder’s mountainous landscape. After several renovations throughout its 100 years, Folsom now has a capacity of 50,183.
Colorado spent $65,000 on the stadium’s initial construction, which amounts to about $1.17m a century later.
