The Top 10 Most Iconic NFL Stadiums Around The Country
By Daniel
Nov 2, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; General view of the NFL game between the Oakland Raiders against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
8. Mercedes-Benz Supderdome – New Orleans:
The largest dome in the world just had to make this top 10 list. Plus, it has a lot of history attached to it, too. It’s been around for decades and is located in one of the best tourist cities in the country. It has hosted five college basketball Final Fours, NBA action, and every other type of sports action you can think up. Seven times it has hosted Super Bowls, adding to its overall history considerably.
The Drew Brees led Saints have had many of memorable moments in the dome, including Steve Gleason’s punt block that led to the Saints’ first touchdown scored in the city since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the region. Speaking of Katrina, the Superdome served as a shelter for the city during and after the storm. Iconic in more ways than one.
Date Opened: 1975
7. CenturyLink Stadium – Seattle:
The Seahawks’ stadium is one of the most unique venues in professional sports. It’s construction is futuristic and helps to keep noise on the playing field. Not to say that the 12th man isn’t a boisterous crowd on their own — they are. The most iconic part of the stadium are stands that come to a point with the city skyline behind. That is one of the most recognizable portions of seating in the NFL.
The stadium was built for soccer as well as football. It has even broke a major league soccer home attendance record as 67,385 fans came out to watch the Seattle Sounders play. International soccer matches have taken place on its surface as well. It has also hosted many college football games as well in its existence. With the Seahawks’ current success the stadium is only adding to its iconic stature.
Date Opened: 2002