The NFL Beer Tax Is Real
Nothing sums up the stadium concession experience like beer prices. A $5 domestic beer at Mercedes-Benz Stadium feels like a gift. An $18 craft pour at SoFi Stadium feels like highway robbery.
We tracked the price of a domestic beer at the stadiums of all 32 NFL teams.
The Full Ranking
Cheapest
| Rank | Stadium | Team | Domestic Beer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Falcons | $5 |
| 2 | EverBank Stadium | Jaguars | $8 |
| 3 | Empower Field at Mile High | Broncos | $9 |
| 3 | Ford Field | Lions | $9 |
| 3 | U.S. Bank Stadium | Vikings | $9 |
The Middle
Most NFL stadiums fall between those two tables. Some notable mid-range venues:
- Arrowhead Stadium at $12 (but honestly, you should be drinking in the tailgate lot)
- Soldier Field at $13 for a 24-ounce (pair it with an Italian beef)
- Lambeau Field at $12 for a 24-ounce (Wisconsin beer culture makes it feel reasonable)
Most Expensive
| Rank | Stadium | Team | Domestic Beer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Levi's Stadium | 49ers | $14 |
| 28 | SoFi Stadium | Chargers | $14 |
| 28 | AT&T Stadium | Cowboys | $14 (24 oz) |
| 28 | Allegiant Stadium | Raiders | $14 |
| 32 | SoFi Stadium | Rams | $15 |
Both Los Angeles teams, the 49ers, the Raiders and the Cowboys fill out the bottom of the list.
Craft Beer: A Different Story
If you're willing to upgrade from domestic, the craft beer landscape at NFL stadiums has exploded, often with local breweries on tap.
Best stadiums for craft beer:
- Lumen Field is heavy on Pacific Northwest breweries
- Empower Field represents Colorado's craft scene really well
- Lambeau Field gives Wisconsin craft breweries prime real estate on the concourse
- Lincoln Financial Field features Yards Brewing and other Philly locals on tap
At Allegiant Stadium, where a domestic beer is already $14, a local craft beer is $18. Ouch.
How to Spend Less on Beer
- Tailgate. Check each team's tailgating page for alcohol policies.
- Pick the right stadium. If you're planning a trip and beer matters to you, the Game Day Price Index sorts all 32 teams by beer price.
The Bigger Picture
The full cost breakdown is on our NFL Best Food Value Rankings page. Or use the Game Day Cost Calculator to figure out your total game day spending, drinks included.