What Texas team has the best tailgate experience? Here’s all 32 NFL teams ranked
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NFL fans love to pack a stadium, but sometimes the real party is outside.
Tailgate culture is a part of football. While people wait outside arenas for opening kickoff, they can be seen grilling burgers, hotdogs, enjoying some brews and supporting their squad by getting their faces painted with team colors.
Some might wonder, where can they get the best tailgating experience?
Oddspedia studied the best cities and NFL stadiums to tailgate and what it would cost. Is Texas the best state to have a tailgate party? Here’s the ranking.
Top 30 NFL stadiums to tailgate (and how much it costs)
Oddspedia ranked all 32 NFL teams’ stadiums based on their tailgating experience and the average cost for fans.
According to their study, the average cost for tailgating across the NFL is $205.17.
Here’s a ranking of the top 30 NFL stadiums for tailgating based on factors like fan atmosphere, amenities, and overall tailgating experience (some NFL teams share stadiums):
- Levi’s Stadium – San Francisco 49ers; average cost: $292.33
- SoFi Stadium – Los Angeles Rams/Chargers; average cost: $257.75
- AT&T Stadium – Dallas Cowboys; average cost: $242.15
- Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia Eagles; average cost: $238.32
- FedEx Field – Washington Commanders; average cost: $224.10
- Paul Brown Stadium – Cincinnati Bengals; average cost: $217.16
- Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Dolphins; average cost: $216.14
- MetLife Stadium – New York Giants/New York Jets; average cost: $211.20
- Empower Field at Mile High – Denver Broncos; average cost: $210.77
- Gillette Stadium – New England Patriots; average cost: $210.64
- Heinz Field – Pittsburgh Steelers; average cost: $209.85
- M&T Bank Stadium – Baltimore Ravens; average cost: $201.29
- Buffalo Bills Stadium (Highmark Stadium) – Buffalo Bills; average cost: $200.11
- Soldier Field – Chicago Bears; average cost: $199.50
- Ford Field – Detroit Lions; average cost: $195.98
- U.S. Bank Stadium – Minnesota Vikings; average cost: $195.84
- NRG Stadium – Houston Texans; average cost: $194.15
- Caesars Superdome – New Orleans Saints; average cost: $193.45
- Allegiant Stadium – Las Vegas Raiders; average cost: $192.37
- Lambeau Field – Green Bay Packers; average cost: $192.10
- FirstEnergy Stadium – Cleveland Browns; average cost: $191.05
- Lumen Field – Seattle Seahawks; average cost: $188.45
- TIAA Bank Field – Jacksonville Jaguars; average cost: $185.34
- Nissan Stadium – Tennessee Titans; average cost: $184.23
- Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis Colts; average cost: $183.75
- Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City Chiefs; average cost: $181.33
- Bank of America Stadium – Carolina Panthers; average cost: $181.06
- Raymond James Stadium – Tampa Bay Buccaneers; average cost: $174.94
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium– Atlanta Falcons; average cost: $173.05
- State Farm Stadium – Arizona Cardinals; average cost: $158.07
10 tailgating must-haves
Here are 10 tailgate necessities most fans would probably want to have on hand.
- Grill or portable smoker
- Cooler full of drinks
- Tailgating chairs and tables
- Canopy or tent for shade
- Bluetooth speaker or portable radio
- Tailgating games (cornhole, ladder toss, etc.)
- Disposable plates, cups, and utensils
- Team gear and flags
- Tools and cooking utensils
- Trash bags and cleanup supplies
