GPS Coordinates of NFL & American Football Stadiums

These are corporate naming-rights deals: a sponsor pays the team or stadium owner a yearly fee in exchange for putting its brand on the building. The practice took off in the 1990s and is now standard in US sports. Naming-rights contracts typically run 15-30 years and sponsors change over time, so the same stadium often goes through several names. In this catalog, AT&T Stadium (Cowboys, formerly Cowboys Stadium 2009-2013), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Falcons), Lucas Oil Stadium (Colts), Levi's Stadium (49ers), Lincoln Financial Field (Eagles, "the Linc"), MetLife Stadium (Giants/Jets), Hard Rock Stadium (Dolphins, formerly Joe Robbie Stadium and Pro Player Stadium), Allegiant Stadium (Raiders), Lumen Field (Seahawks, formerly Qwest Field and CenturyLink Field), Caesars Superdome (Saints, formerly Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the Louisiana Superdome), State Farm Stadium (Cardinals, formerly University of Phoenix Stadium), U.S. Bank Stadium (Vikings), Highmark Stadium (Bills), Empower Field at Mile High (Broncos), Gillette Stadium (Patriots), NRG Stadium (Texans), Raymond James Stadium (Buccaneers) and SoFi Stadium (Rams/Chargers) all carry sponsor names. Stadia named after team founders or historic figures (Lambeau Field for Curly Lambeau) or after their site (Soldier Field, the Rose Bowl, Arrowhead Stadium) tend to keep their original names.

By default seating capacity, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (82,500) is the largest NFL stadium, followed by Lambeau Field in Green Bay (81,441) and AT&T Stadium in Arlington (80,000, expandable to over 100,000 for special events with standing room). Arrowhead Stadium (76,416) and Empower Field at Mile High (76,125) round out the top five. Soldier Field in Chicago is the smallest NFL stadium by capacity.

Soldier Field in Chicago is the oldest stadium in use in either the NFL or MLS: it opened in 1924, has hosted the Chicago Bears since 1971, and was substantially renovated in 2002-2003 (the renovation was so extensive that it lost its National Historic Landmark designation in 2006). Lambeau Field in Green Bay is the oldest stadium continuously hosting the same NFL team, opened in 1957 and home of the Green Bay Packers since.

The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens are tied at eight Super Bowls each. The Caesars Superdome has hosted Super Bowls XII (1978), XV (1981), XX (1986), XXIV (1990), XXXI (1997), XXXVI (2002), XLVII (2013) and most recently LIX in February 2025 (Eagles vs Chiefs). Hard Rock Stadium has hosted six Super Bowls in its current incarnation (II, III, V, X, XIII, LIV) plus two more under previous names. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena is third with five Super Bowls (XI, XIV, XVII, XXI and XXVII).

Eleven NFL-style venues will host 2026 World Cup matches in the United States: MetLife Stadium (NJ, Giants/Jets, hosting the final on 19 July 2026), SoFi Stadium (LA Rams/Chargers), AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Dolphins), NRG Stadium (Houston Texans), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Falcons), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Eagles), Lumen Field (Seattle Seahawks), Gillette Stadium (New England Patriots), Levi's Stadium (San Francisco 49ers) and Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Chiefs).

Each coordinate marks the geometric centre of the playing field (typically the 50-yard line midfield). Six-decimal precision (~11 cm) lets you differentiate adjacent venues; e.g. Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) versus the older Candlestick Park location. Cross-check with the venue's official map for parking and gate access.

Coordinates point to the playing field centre, not parking lots. For tailgating, use Apple Maps or Google Maps after arriving near the stadium to navigate to specific lots (each NFL venue has dedicated tailgate areas, typically 200-500 m from the stadium itself). The Arrow to Pin compass remains useful for finding your friends or returning to your car.