With the 2026 NFL season now underway, fans across the country are heading back to stadiums for another year of football. But not every game day experience is created equal. While the action on the field brings the crowds in, the cost of getting through the gates and, once inside, grabbing a beer and a hot dog can vary wildly depending on which stadium you’re sitting in.
To find out which stadiums are hitting fans’ wallets the hardest, Bovada Sportsbook has analyzed game day costs across all 30 NFL stadiums, factoring in ticket prices, parking costs, and the cost of a beer and a hot dog. Each stadium was then scored and ranked to reveal the most and least expensive places to watch football in America right now.
The top 10 most expensive stadiums in the NFL
Lincoln Financial Field: The most expensive stadium for football fans
Lincoln Financial Field carries the highest total game day cost in the entire dataset at $585.85, driven by the highest median lower-bowl ticket price of any NFL stadium at $514.61. Add a beer and a hot dog at $16.24 combined, plus an average of $55 for the cheapest available parking spot near the stadium, and the Philadelphia Eagles’ home games come out as the priciest game day in football by some distance.Ford Field
Ford Field in Detroit has the second-highest total game day cost at $513.28. Tickets alone average $485.08, the second-highest median in the league, while a beer and a hot dog will set fans back $13.20 combined. The Lions’ resurgence in recent seasons has driven sustained demand for tickets, and the numbers reflect it.
Allegiant Stadium
The Las Vegas Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium carries a total game day cost of $505.78, with average tickets at $463.79 and a beer priced at $14.99, among the highest of any stadium in the league. Las Vegas’s tourism-driven market pushes prices up across the board, from tickets to concessions, in much the same way it does at the city’s other major sports venues.
Soldier Field
Soldier Field posts a total game day cost of $505.42, just behind Allegiant Stadium. The Chicago Bears’ home is the smallest stadium by capacity in the NFL, and that limited supply of seats helps keep ticket prices elevated at $458.17, alongside an $11.25 beer and an $8.00 hot dog.
Arrowhead Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium completes the top five with a total game day cost of $460.63. Median tickets for the Kansas City Chiefs sit at $409.43, and the cheapest available parking averages $37, reflecting sustained demand for one of the league’s most successful franchises in recent seasons.
The top 10 most expensive stadiums in the NFL:
| Rank | Stadium | Team | Average ticket price | Average Beer Prices | Least Expensive Hot Dog (Adult size) | Combined Price of a Beer and a Hot Dog | Avg. of Lowest Priced Car Parking Spots | Total Game day Cost |
| 1 | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia Eagles | $514.61 | $11.24 | $5.00 | $16.24 | $55 | $585.85 |
| 2 | Ford Field | Detroit Lions | $485.08 | $7.20 | $6.00 | $13.20 | $15 | $513.28 |
| 3 | Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas Raiders | $463.79 | $14.99 | $3.00 | $17.99 | $24 | $505.78 |
| 4 | Soldier Field | Chicago Bears | $458.17 | $11.25 | $8.00 | $19.25 | $28 | $505.42 |
| 5 | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City Chiefs | $409.43 | $9.20 | $5.00 | $14.20 | $37 | $460.63 |
| 6 | Highmark Stadium | Buffalo Bills | $408.88 | $9.40 | $7.00 | $16.40 | $35 | $460.28 |
| 7 | Lambeau Field | Green Bay Packers | $389.34 | $10.50 | $6.25 | $16.75 | $37 | $443.09 |
| 8 | Empower Field | Denver Broncos | $387.50 | $8.29 | $5.00 | $13.29 | $25 | $425.79 |
| 9 | Acrisure Stadium | Pittsburgh Steelers | $374.47 | $9.99 | $7.45 | $17.44 | $28 | $419.91 |
| 10 | AT&T Stadium | Dallas Cowboys | $329.83 | $9.71 | $7.00 | $16.71 | $49 | $395.54 |
The combined cost of a beer and a hot dog is for reference and not included in the final total game day cost.
The top 10 least expensive stadiums in the NFL
Huntington Bank Field: The best value game day in the NFL
Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland offers the most affordable game day in the NFL, with a total cost of just $197.56. Median tickets are $161.41, the lowest of any stadium in the study, and the cheapest available parking averages just $22. A beer and a hot dog together come to $14.15, comfortably below the league average. For fans looking to keep the cost of a full game day down, Cleveland stands out as the only stadium in the study where the overall cost comes in below $200.
Nissan Stadium
Nissan Stadium in Nashville is the second most affordable game day at $234.30. Median tickets sit at $193.07, the second-lowest in the league. The Titans’ current home, due to be replaced by a new stadium for the 2027 season, continues to offer some of the best value in the NFL while it remains in use.
Caesars Superdome
The New Orleans Saints’ Caesars Superdome carries a total game day cost of $241.47, with median tickets at $210.72, the third-lowest in the study, and one of the more modest beer prices in the league at $11.75. With parking also coming in at a relatively affordable price, the Superdome offers fans a comparatively budget-friendly way to take in an NFL game, particularly for those looking to keep ticket costs down.
MetLife Stadium
Home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, MetLife Stadium has the fourth-lowest total game day cost in the NFL at $248.74. Fans can expect to pay an average of $193.74 for a ticket, while a beer and hot dog come to a combined $20. Parking is the biggest additional expense at $35, but the relatively low ticket price keeps the overall cost below $250.
State Farm Stadium
State Farm Stadium comes in with the fifth-lowest total game day cost at $274.19. Median tickets for the Arizona Cardinals sit at $248.88, and a $3.00 hot dog keeps concessions cheap, even though parking runs a touch higher than the podium finishers at $14. The low food prices help offset the slightly higher ticket cost, meaning fans can still enjoy a full day out without the additional expense that can come with eating and drinking inside an NFL stadium.
The top 10 least expensive stadiums in the NFL:
| Rank | Stadium | Team | Average ticket price | Average Beer Prices | Least Expensive Hot Dog (Adult size) | Combined Price of a Beer and a Hot Dog | Avg. of Lowest Priced Car Parking Spots | Total Game day Cost |
| 1 | Huntington Bank Field | Cleveland Browns | $161.41 | $7.15 | $7.00 | $14.15 | $22.00 | $197.56 |
| 2 | Nissan Stadium | Tennessee Titans | $193.07 | $10.73 | $6.50 | $17.23 | $24.00 | $234.30 |
| 3 | Caesars Superdome | New Orleans Saints | $210.72 | $11.75 | $7.00 | $18.75 | $12.00 | $241.47 |
| 4 | MetLife Stadium | New York Giants/Jets | $193.74 | $13.00 | $7.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 | $248.74 |
| 5 | State Farm Stadium | Arizona Cardinals | $248.88 | $8.31 | $3.00 | $11.31 | $14.00 | $274.19 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta Falcons | $248.58 | $8.50 | $2.00 | $10.50 | $18.00 | $277.08 |
| 7 | EverBank Stadium | Jacksonville Jaguars | $231.49 | $10.24 | $7.29 | $17.53 | $42.00 | $291.02 |
| 8 | Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis Colts | $254.26 | $8.18 | $6.25 | $14.43 | $23.00 | $291.69 |
| 9 | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Dolphins | $254.68 | $12.00 | $2.00 | $14.00 | $30.00 | $298.68 |
| 10 | Bank of America Stadium | Carolina Panthers | $274.45 | $10.49 | $5.99 | $16.48 | $18.00 | $308.93 |
The combined cost of a beer and a hot dog is for reference and not included in the final total game day cost.
MetLife Stadium’s spot among the ten most affordable is surprising given its pricey home city, but as pointed out in our NFL seat report its 82,500-seat, two-team capacity spreads ticket demand across a wider price range and pulls the median down.
For NFL fans, the cost of a game day goes well beyond the price on the ticket. From parking up before kickoff to grabbing a beer and hot dog during the game, the extra costs can quickly add up, and where you watch can make a huge difference.
Sources and methodology
To determine the most and least expensive NFL stadiums for the 2026 season, Bovada analyzed the following game day cost metrics for all 30 NFL stadiums:
- Average ticket prices per team. Costs for the New York Jets and New York Giants were averaged for MetLife Stadium.
- Average of the lowest-priced parking spots near each stadium (USD)
- Cost of a hot dog (USD)
- Cost of a beer (USD)
Each metric was scored and combined into a total score to produce the final ranking.
Data is correct as of September 2026.