NFL Stadium Types

How each NFL stadium handles the elements - fixed domes, retractable roofs, and open-air fields.

The type of roof - or lack thereof - fundamentally changes the game day experience. Domed stadiums offer climate-controlled comfort year-round. Retractable roofs give the best of both worlds. And open-air stadiums deliver the raw, weather-dependent atmosphere that many fans prefer. Here's how all 32 NFL stadiums break down.

Fixed Roof

Retractable Roof

Open Air

Open Air (with canopy)

Fixed Roof

Fully enclosed, climate-controlled stadiums. Games are always played indoors at ~72°F regardless of weather. Tailgating still happens outdoors.

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1	New Orleans Saints	Caesars Superdome	73,208	1975	New Orleans, LA
2	Minnesota Vikings	U.S. Bank Stadium	66,655	2016	Minneapolis, MN
3	Detroit Lions	Ford Field	65,000	2002	Detroit, MI
4	Las Vegas Raiders	Allegiant Stadium	65,000	2020	Las Vegas, NV

Retractable Roof

Stadiums with roofs that can open or close based on weather. Climate-controlled when closed, open-air feel when open. Weather matters for tailgating.

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1	Dallas Cowboys	AT&T Stadium	80,000	2009	Arlington, TX
2	Houston Texans	NRG Stadium	72,220	2002	Houston, TX
3	Atlanta Falcons	Mercedes-Benz Stadium	71,000	2017	Atlanta, GA
4	Indianapolis Colts	Lucas Oil Stadium	67,000	2008	Indianapolis, IN
5	Arizona Cardinals	State Farm Stadium	63,400	2006	Glendale, AZ

Open Air

Traditional outdoor stadiums where you experience the elements. Pack for the weather - from September heat to January cold.

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1	New York Giants	MetLife Stadium	82,500	2010	East Rutherford, NJ
2	New York Jets	MetLife Stadium	82,500	2010	East Rutherford, NJ
3	Green Bay Packers	Lambeau Field	81,441	1957	Green Bay, WI
4	Kansas City Chiefs	GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium	76,416	1972	Kansas City, MO
5	Denver Broncos	Empower Field at Mile High	76,125	2001	Denver, CO
6	Carolina Panthers	Bank of America Stadium	74,867	1996	Charlotte, NC
7	Baltimore Ravens	M&T Bank Stadium	71,008	1998	Baltimore, MD
8	Los Angeles Chargers	SoFi Stadium	70,000	2020	Inglewood, CA
9	Los Angeles Rams	SoFi Stadium	70,000	2020	Inglewood, CA
10	Philadelphia Eagles	Lincoln Financial Field	69,596	2003	Philadelphia, PA
11	Tennessee Titans	Nissan Stadium	69,143	1999	Nashville, TN
12	Jacksonville Jaguars	EverBank Stadium	69,132	1995	Jacksonville, FL
13	Seattle Seahawks	Lumen Field	69,000	2002	Seattle, WA
14	San Francisco 49ers	Levi's Stadium	68,500	2014	Santa Clara, CA
15	Pittsburgh Steelers	Acrisure Stadium	68,400	2001	Pittsburgh, PA
16	Cleveland Browns	Huntington Bank Field	67,895	1999	Cleveland, OH
17	Buffalo Bills	Highmark Stadium	67,000	2026	Orchard Park, NY
18	New England Patriots	Gillette Stadium	66,829	2002	Foxborough, MA
19	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Raymond James Stadium	65,890	1998	Tampa, FL
20	Cincinnati Bengals	Paycor Stadium	65,515	2000	Cincinnati, OH
21	Washington Commanders	Northwest Stadium	64,000	1997	Landover, MD
22	Chicago Bears	Soldier Field	61,500	1924	Chicago, IL

Open Air (with canopy)

Open-air stadiums with architectural canopy structures providing partial overhead protection from sun and rain while maintaining an outdoor atmosphere.

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1	Miami Dolphins	Hard Rock Stadium	65,326	1987	Miami Gardens, FL