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The 27 Best & Must Visit Sports Venues in The World

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Sports fans looking to visit the top sports venues have come to the right place. There are many to choose from, but we have compiled the best of the best. So, sit back and read on to discover the next trip you need to take.

NFL

Lucas Oil Stadium

Opened in 2008, the home of the Indianapolis Colts is neighbor to the cool, old building

that houses Hurst’s Beans. After an attempt at demolishing the building in order to

create more parking, the building was saved and is now the host of incredibly fun

bean-filled tailgate parties.  The brick stadium has a retractable roof and windows that

holds 62,000 visitors.

Hard Rock Stadium

The home of the Miami Dolphins opened in 1987 and underwent a huge renovation in

2016. A giant canopy covers the stadium to protect fans from the intense Florida

weather.

Meeting consumers where they are today, the Hard Rock Stadium has the first

completely organic concession stand in all of sports.

US Bank Stadium

The combination of glass and black layers of stone creates an indoor prism that is truly

a sight to behold in this home of the Minnesota Vikings. First opened in 2016, the US

Bank Stadium boasts of glass doors that are 55-feet wide and 95-feet high.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

This 2017 stadium in Atlanta, Georgia is home to the Atlanta Falcons and has a

rose-petal shaped hole in the roof which opens to let the sunlight in. Innovative designs

created open end zones where fans could congregate and circular video boards that

cover the field.

Lambeau Field

Opened in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1957, Lambeau Field is home to the Green Bay

Packers. This hometown field provides a deep sense of loyalty from fans and has kept

up the basic structure of the original bowl and field location over all the years.

The oldest continually operating NFL field, Lambeau feels like home when you visit, and

the fans have loyalty and care for the field not found anywhere else.

Heinz Field

The Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is home to the Steelers and its construction

boasts of 12,000-tons of reinforced steel. Holding 68,400 fans, the Heinz Field holds a

steady home sell-out record. Take the Gateway Clipper Riverboat to the field and take

in the full experience of a Steelers fan cheering on their team.

CenturyLink Field

The home of the Seattle Seahawks was opened in Washington in 2002. With a

shell-shaped roof, this stadium is the loudest in the NFL, which helps Seahawks fans to

get riled up all the more during games and keeps the team playing hard.

AT&T Stadium

The home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas opened in 2009 and has a hole in

the roof so that “God can watch the Cowboys on Sundays”. They say everything is

bigger in Texas and AT&T Stadium is no exception. Holding a whopping 101,121 fans

on opening day, this stadium includes an art gallery that holds modern art, statues, and

murals, as well as a balcony and a sports bar.

Soccer

Allianz Arena in Munich

In 2005, the Allianz Arena was opened as home to soccer teams Bayern Munich and

1860 Munich. The stadium changes color from red to blue based on which team is

playing.

The Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro

Home to the Brazilian National Football team, The Maracanã was opened in 1950 and

is in one of the most beautiful cities in all the world.

Old Trafford in Manchester, England

In 1910, the home of Manchester United was opened and continues to boast of an old,

classic beauty in the heart of the city.

Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid

Home to Real Madrid, the Santiago Bernabeu has been renovated twice since it first

opened in 1947. The classic air about it makes it a top choice host for events.

Camp Nou in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

FC Barcelona calls this enormous stadium home. With a capacity of 98,757, Camp Nou

is Europe’s largest stadium and many famous players have hailed from the world-class

team.

Wembley Stadium in London

In 2007, Wembley Stadium was opened to house the English national football team. It

quickly became the most amazing football stadium in the world. Designed to modernize

many of the features of the original Wembley Stadium, the new stadium is truly a sight

to behold. Make sure and get a good look at the famous “Wembley Arch.”

Baseball

Target Field

Home to the Minnesota Twins, this field opened in 2010 and boasts of a limestone

backstop and overhanging upper decks.

New York Yankee Stadium

In the heart of New York, the Yankee Stadium consists of a “Great Hall” with banners of

players and LED screens.

Camden Yards

Built around an existing warehouse, this retro ballpark has a unique feel that can’t be

replicated. Home of the Baltimore Orioles, it opened in 1992 and holds 45,971.

Fenway Park

Fenway Park opened in 1912 and is home to the Boston Red Sox. One of the most

famous parks in all of baseball, Fenway is special due to the experience of loyal fans

singing and the Green Monster hovering above.

Wrigley Field

In 1914, Wrigley Field was opened to house the Chicago Cubs. Old school bleachers, a

manual scoreboard, ivy hanging, and a city skyline, this baseball park is like no other.

Oracle Park

Opened in 2000 and home to the San Francisco Giants, Oracle Park has the most

incredible views of the San Francisco Bay which backs up to the park. A see-through

brick wall in right field allows those outside the park to see in.

PNC Park

Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park was opened in 2001 and is simply a

picture-perfect ballpark. The Allegheny River runs beside, a view of downtown beyond

the river, and only two decks to provide a connected feel amongst fans. You won’t want

to miss this park.

Basketball

Staples Center

Located in downtown LA, this arena is home to the Lakers, the Clippers, the Kings, and

the Sparks.

American Airlines Arena

The Miami Heat’s arena in Miami also includes a nightclub for after-game celebrations.

Golden 1 Center

Home of the Sacramento Kings, opened in 2016, is in downtown Sacramento and

boasts of a modern feel that fans love.

Pepsi Center

Fans love the acoustics and accessibility of the Pepsi Center in Denver, which houses

the Denver Nuggets.

FedEx Forum

The home of the Grizzlies is beloved because fans have a perfect view of the floor from

anywhere in the arena.

AmWay Center

Located in the middle of Orlando, the home of the Orlando Magic is a charmer with

restaurants, a children’s area, and luxury suites.