Alright, so the other day, I got curious about something kinda random: how many of those huge NFL stadiums are actually enclosed? You know, like, with a roof or dome so the game goes on no matter what the weather’s doing outside. It got me thinking while I was watching a game and it started pouring rain, but the players didn’t even flinch.
So, I did what any normal person would do and jumped on the internet. First, I just typed in “how many NFL stadiums are enclosed” into the search bar. The results were pretty straightforward. A bunch of sites popped up saying pretty much the same thing: there are 10 out of the 30 NFL stadiums that are either domed or have some kind of roof. Five of them can even open and close, which is kinda cool.
Next, I wanted to see if I could find some specific names. I stumbled upon a few articles that listed some of these enclosed stadiums. I found out that the Superdome in New Orleans, which is apparently the oldest, having been around since 1975, is one of them. Then there’s Ford Field in Detroit, built in 2002, and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota, which opened in 2016. These are just a few I found from my quick search.
I also discovered that there’s this place called Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It opened in 2020. I guess it’s a big deal because it’s fully enclosed and climate-controlled, and can hold like 65,000 people. That’s a lot of football fans.
Then, I got a little sidetracked and looked up if any teams share a stadium. Turns out, the New York Giants and New York Jets both play at MetLife Stadium. Who knew?
Anyway, after digging around for a bit, here’s what I put together in a list of these enclosed spots:
- ATT Stadium in Arlington, Texas (home of the Dallas Cowboys) – it’s got a retractable roof.
- Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
- Ford Field in Detroit.
- U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.
- Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
So yeah, that’s what I found out about enclosed NFL stadiums. It’s pretty neat that they’ve figured out how to play football in any weather. I guess it makes sense, especially in places where the weather can get pretty wild. Keeps the game going and the fans happy, rain or shine, I suppose.
