SoFi Stadium – $5.5 billion
SoFi Stadium, completed in 2020 at a cost of $5.5 billion, is the most expensive stadium in the world. Located in Inglewood, California, it hosts both the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. A standout feature is the Oculus, a 360-degree, double-sided video board, the largest of its kind globally. Additionally, it boasts the first-ever 4K end zone video boards in an NFL stadium.
Singapore National Stadium – $1.13 billion
Singapore’s National Stadium, part of the Singapore Sports Hub, opened in 2014 at a construction cost of $1.13 billion. The stadium’s notable features include a retractable roof, seating for around 55,000, and versatile hosting abilities for sports events, concerts, and cultural performances. Its roof doubles as a massive projector screen with over 3,000 LED lights.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – $1.6 billion
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, opened in April 2019 at a cost of approximately $1.6 billion and a capacity of 62,850, stands as one of England’s premier sporting venues. Notably, it boasts the world’s first divided retractable football pitch, which can slide under the stadium’s South Stand, revealing an artificial turf below for NFL games and concerts.
AT&T Stadium – $1.48 billion
This $1.48 billion behemoth, home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, boasts a massive seating capacity of 80,000, expandable to accommodate over 100,000 fans. Remarkably, AT&T’s largest crowd gathered for an NBA game, not football. In 2010, the NBA All-Star Game drew a record-breaking 108,713 attendees, securing its place in the Guinness World Records as the most attended basketball game ever.
UBS Arena – $1.5 billion
UBS Arena, located at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York, is the home arena for the NHL’s New York Islanders. Opened in 2021 at a cost of $1.5 billion, it has a seating capacity of around 17,000 for hockey games and can accommodate various events, including concerts and other sporting events.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium – $1.5 billion
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with a price tag of $1.5 billion, is an architectural marvel known for its retractable roof resembling a camera lens. Home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United, it’s the first stadium to achieve LEED Platinum certification for its eco-friendly features. The stadium also offers a 360-degree, 63,000-square-foot circular video board, the world’s largest.
Wembley Stadium – $1.5 billion
The 2007-revamped Wembley Stadium, constructed for $1.5 billion, stands on the historic site of the original 1923 Wembley Stadium. An iconic soccer venue, it ranks as the UK’s largest stadium and Europe’s second-largest, trailing only Barcelona’s Camp Nou. It continues to host prestigious sporting events and concerts. A 2017 Adele concert saw the capacity max out at a stadium record of 97,000.
Yankee Stadium – $1.5 billion
The new Yankee Stadium, opened in 2009 at a cost of $1.5 billion, stands next to the hallowed ground of the original Yankee Stadium. It serves as the home of the New York Yankees and has retained the team’s rich tradition. It combines modern amenities with classic design, ensuring a captivating experience for fans attending games in the heart of the Bronx.
MetLife Stadium – $1.6 billion
MetLife Stadium opened in 2010 at a cost of approximately $1.6 billion. It proudly serves as the home for both the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL teams. Instead of displaying one team’s logo at midfield, the NFL shield adorns the center, symbolizing the shared occupancy of this state-of-the-art sports venue in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Allegiant Stadium – $1.9 billion
Allegiant Stadium, opened in 2020 with a construction cost of $1.9 billion, is a marvel in Las Vegas sports. Its defining feature is an 85-foot-tall torch, housing a flame in memory of the late owner, Al Davis. This torch is the world’s largest 3D-printed object. Before each home game, the Las Vegas Raiders light the torch in a memorable pre-game ritual.
