The 5 Most Expensive Sports Stadiums in the US

In every sport, we’ve seen countless venues be built to give fans and teams the best experience possible. While some stadiums don’t need much to get up and running, others do, as some need to fill upwards of 80,000+ seats while providing heat, electricity, parking, concessions, etc.

We’ve seen different types of sports stadiums be built across the United States serving designated purposes to better overall sports culture in America. Let’s take a look at the most expensive sports stadiums in US history based on how much they cost to build.

#5. AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX – ($1.90 Billion)

Home of the Dallas Cowboys and constructed back in 2005, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas is hands down one of the 5 most expensive sports stadiums in the US. Once you’ve entered the Arlington stadium grounds, you’ll see just how much luxurious effort went into such a colossal structure, from the 300-foot arches to the 3,000-foot LCDs and 80,000 maximum capacity. All in all, if you have the privilege of going to a Dallas Cowboys home game, be sure to take in the breathtaking stadium scenery.

#4. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA – ($1.92B)

The luxurious Mercedes-Benz Stadium was constructed in Atlanta, Georgia back in 2014 at a high cost of $1.92 billion, just slightly more expensive than AT&T Stadium. Home to the Atlanta Falcons NFL team, Mercedes-Benz Stadium boasts 20+ event rooms full of premium amenities and 71,000+ seats. Named after one of the top-notch German luxury automotive companies, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is exactly that – top-notch.

#3. MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ – ($2.30B)

The future venue for the FIFA 2026 World Cup Final, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is next on our list. With a capacity of around 82,500, this venue was built with both quality and quantity in mind and takes the cake as the highest-capacity NFL stadium in modern pro football.

#2. Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, NV – ($2.31B)

Just overshadowing the former MetLife construction cost by only $10 million, Allegiant Stadium was constructed in Paradise, Nevada in 2017, the newest out of all the stadiums on this list. While holding a slightly smaller capacity of 65,000 fans, Allegiant Stadium was by no means cheap to build. Highlighted by the arrival of the Raiders (formerly Oakland), Allegiant Stadium has added to the influx of sports teams and arenas in the booming city of Las Vegas.

#1. SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA – ($5.95B)

SoFi Stadium began construction back in 2016 in Inglewood, California, and is the most expensive stadium to build in the US by a long way. Combine the cost of making MetLife and Allegiant and you still have to fork up an extra $1.3 billion to build this stadium. With exactly 70,000 seats, the stadium essentially functions as a 12 ft-wide moat sitting on Lake Park. The stadium’s actual turf sits 100 feet below the ground and is reported to have one of the best football viewing experiences of all time. For $5.95 billion overall, it’s no argument that the home of both the LA Rams and Chargers is the most expensive sports stadium in US sports history.