Sports Illustrated has put together its annual NFL Stadium Rankings, based on reader responses to an extensive online survey accounting for everything from ticket prices to hospitality to the product on the field.
But one interesting piece of information didn't make the final cut: We asked readers which NFL stadium they'd most like to visit, not including their hometown venue. It probably comes as little surprise Green Bay topped this table with 7.8 percent of the vote, but what about the next three buildings? Ralph Wilson Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field and FedEx Field -- notoriously frigid, hostile and cavernous venues, respectively -- hold down the next three spots. Here's the entire list.
Packers: 7.8 percent
Bills: 7.3
Eagles: 6.7
Redskins: 5.3
Steelers: 5.1
Patriots: 4.7
Ravens: 4.2
Bears: 3.8
Vikings: 3.7
Cowboys: 3.6
Broncos: 3.5
Giants: 3.4
Panthers: 3.3
Seahawks: 3.3
Colts: 3.2
Chiefs: 2.8
Browns: 2.7
Jags: 2.4
Titans: 1.9
Lions: 1.9
Chargers: 1.8
Bucs: 1.8
Saints: 1.7
49ers: 1.7
Rams: 1.7
Falcons: 1.6
Cardinals: 1.6
Texans: 1.6
Jets: 1.5
Bengals: 1.4
Dolphins: 1.2
Raiders: 0.9
Which NFL stadium, not including your hometown venue, would you most like to visit?
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PabloDiablo3
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Jeez, couldn't you guys find a picture of the REAL Green Bay Bikini Girls?
PackBrew42 is…
Miller Brewery, WI
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So is the Cowboys new stadium included? How many voted on this pole? seems kinda lame outcomes if ya ask me..BOOO!
Riggs (McDUDD)
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Pimp - It's a poll on stadiums people would most want to visit...how can you visit a stadium that isn't completed yet?
PackBrew42 is…
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Lions at 1.9 though? How are they not last? I guess more people wanna experience the aura and mystic that is Detroit.
PackBrew42 is…
Miller Brewery, WI
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Another odd thing - Vikings are at #9 on the list...quite suprised that many people like the Hubert H Humphrey Dome or as I call it "Life Inside A Pimple"
PackBrew42 is…
Miller Brewery, WI
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Although I'm sure the new cowboy stadium will be impressive, I still have to go with Lambeau. Been there a couple times and it's really cool, like a throwback stadium.
As far as the photo above goes, thank god they shaved!
MrMiyagiJr
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I actually dont want to go to the new Dallas stadium. I am afraid I will get lost in it, and then Jerry Jones will peak around a corner and kidnap me!
CiA is Full…
Milwaukee , WI
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He does need his montly marrow & blood infusions from young, innocent NFL fans...that or he'll hold you up for your money and make you sign a contract for a PSL
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I'm sorry....your ranking of the Pickle Palace in Pittsburgh leaves much to be desired! Ugh! The one I'd like to visit is in Seattle. Also, since we're just ranking stadiums....don't the Giants and jets play in the same stadium? i can't see such a big difference, even if you count atmosaphere (subjective).
tbrnotb
Los Angeles , CA
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Indianapolis has terrible fans and their new stadium will be empty in about two more seasons when the Colts suck again. I moved to Indy when their games weren't even shown on television (six years ago) and have been here to see all the bandwagoners who know nothing about football (or their precious Colts) jump on the "Blue Bandwagon." What an unfortunate joke they are rated near the top.
Smithers
Indianapolis , IN
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Agreed....Also, how could Philly be #4 for tailgating???? They don't allow alcohol or open fires in the parking lot.
Bogus poll.
baseballpurist
Monroe Township , NJ
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Kind of a sham... first off new stadiums aren't gonna get fair reviews. the colts new stadium hasn't had enough games to be judged so you're going off the delapidated remains of their stadium... same said for Giants and Jets... As for tailgating time that's completely unfair to west coast teams unless you want people showing up at 6 am i mean come on... a 4 o'clock game on the east coast is a 1 o'clock on the west people don't show up as early for the 1 o'clockers plus all the better teams get late night home games on mondays and sundays where people hang out there all day. Kind of biased when looking at the tailgating scene to give time there equal compensation in the scoring. Plus some things are more important. like atmosphere compared to food? you don't go to a stadium to eat you go there to root for your team so shouldn't that be worth more? And no mention of alcohol(accesibility, price, selection) and believe me this matters to the avg. football fan. Come on SI you can do better
drewuncc
Huntington Beach, CA
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The tailgate parties in Buffalo are crazy!! The stadium is old-school but the atmosphere is awesome.
Jack Arns
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Love my Bills, love the game experience (and hey, my story's in the SI story!) but can't see why more people'd rather go to Rich than to any other stadium except Lambeau. I'd rather go to GB, Seattle, Pittsburgh, New England... and watch my Bills win. :)
By the way, went to "notoriously cavernous" FedEx last year for the Bills-'Skins game and watched a whole bunch of schmucks get thrown out-- but much to my surprise, the 'Skins fans around us weren't sticking up for the 'Skins fans who were worthy of being tossed. There's something cool about sitting far, far up in the stratosphere next to a couple who has been fans of the same team for over 50 years. I hope I'm there some day... YOU HEAR ME RALPHY? I WANT 50 YEARS!
(btw-- RW: also a schmuck)
Was Buf., Now Was.
Washington , DC
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Shouldn't the Giants and Jets score be the same?
RonnieD
Inman , SC
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.. why is there a need to vote on this every year? There will only ever be 1 Mecca of Football, the frooooooooozen tundra of LAMBEAU Field. Even when GB fields a cruddy team, it'll still sell out no matter what. Public ownership is the only way to go baby ..
Buffalo fans should demand the option to buy the team via a public stock offering ... I'd hate to see 'em lose their team to Canada eh?! due to today's greedy-*ss bum ownership. Their great fans deserve a shot at what we know will work for today's smaller market teams. Stop the madness!
Wisco Crew Alumn
Seattle , WA
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I've personally been to Buffalo, Giants Stadium, Qualcomm, Seattle and Dallas, and I have to say I agree with the tailgating in Buffalo. They know how to do it right. Seattle's stadium is a really nice place and a great location (downtown, next to the baseball stadium). Giants stadium sucks, is hard to get to and everything is really overpriced.
Exactamundo
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Vikings are ranked way too high. People obviously dont know what a dump that stadium is. Its easily the worst sporting venue I have ever been in. Peterson is exciting but not enough to overcome that doomed dome.
bhawk
Chicago , IL
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and Qualcomm is a terrible stadium, but it's in San Diego, so it gets a pass.
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