The NFL season is flying and the excitement continues to grow and draw in fans from around the world every week. As we progress closer to the end of the regular season the NFL odds on the next Super Bowl winner begin to get narrower.
While the action on the field is the initial reason we all tune in every week to watch, there is also so much more around the match day experience which makes attending a game a must for all sports fans.
Enjoying the experience of the game as an event is something which each team across the league takes very seriously. The need to invest and keep people coming back to build a strong atmosphere in the stadium helps build their global image as well as build a strong local fanbase.
Sports fans across the world will travel to the United States to experience everything about going to an NFL game, from the pre-game entertainment and throughout the rest of the day. Fans lucky enough to live nearby and regularly attend will always enjoy the excitement around the venue.
Some of us are also lucky enough to be able to see teams in International Matches played in England, Germany and Mexico. The NFL does all it can to ensure we get a glimps into what a matchday experience is like in the United States.
Getting to the United States to see a live NFL match is something all fans should try to experience if they can and some of the best NFL Stadium Experiences are listed below.
- Seattle Seahawks
One of the most incredible places to see an NFL game is Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks. The atmosphere is electrifying, especially when the Seahawks are playing well, and the views are immense as well.
You can look out over downtown Seattle and Puget Sound in between plays while joining in with “The 12s”, the collective name for the vigorous home support.
Local ales, Starbucks coffee and some of the finest Northwest style food is on offer and being situated with easy access to downtown Seattle, there is fun to be had before and after the game.
- Green Bay Packers
Lambeau Field is one of the most historic stadiums in the NFL and is an incredible place to experience an NFL game in person. If you’re brave enough, come in the winter chill and experience a game in the snow surrounded by the Cheese Heads who are some of the most dedicated fans in the league, and have fun on the sledding hill too!
Tailgating in Green Bay is one of the best available to fans all over the league with fun to be had with all the fans prior to kick off. The engagement with the fans, especially those with families too, is almost unrivaled with so much to enjoy including a full size football field to get yourselves in the mood as well.
- Kansas City Chiefs
All has been pretty good in Misouri, especially since Patrick Mahomes came into town. Arrowhead Stadium has seen some prosperous seasons in recent history and is one of the most exhilarating and intense places for an NFL player to play.
Grt started early at a tailgate and enjoy the famous Kansas City BBQ in their wild and exciting pre game entertainment. Once inside it really starts to get loud. The support is one of the most passionate in the league and has even set a Guinness World Record for noise.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Getting yourself over to RayJay’s can be a real treat. The Raymond James Stadiumgoes all in on the seafare theme. There is a replica ship in one of the end zones and the stadium design is full in on the pirate theme with cannons blasting ebery time the Bucs score.
The Stadium is filled with seats that have excellent views of the action and the tailgate scene is always bouncing with festivities and is all in easy access of the stadium once its game time.
- Pittsburgh Steelers
A top destination for the tailgating scene, the live music and the fact that they also cater so well to the young audience as well. Acrisure Stadium has everything you can look for in a gameday experience.
The fans are passionate and help create an exciting atmosphere and the history amongst the team and the fans is so strong its hard not to get carried away with the support.
While there are teams in many other cities that fans would love to travel to, these are five of the most exciting places to go and enjoy the full gameday experience. But there are 32 teams in total across the NFL in some of the most fun and exciting cities in the world, which will be your perfect destination?