Top 30 Most Expensive Sports Stadiums Worldwide

While millionaire athletes often splurge on luxury homes, billionaire team owners invest in extravagant stadiums. Some of the world’s most impressive pieces of architecture are sports venues, and advances in engineering and technology have driven construction costs ever higher.

Which stadiums are the most expensive? We identified the top 30 priciest sports venues, which together cost roughly $36.6 billion. These stadiums span five continents, with the United States home to 21 of them; others are located in England, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Australia and more. Seventeen of the 30 primarily host sports other than American football.

How many have you visited? Here are the 30 most expensive sports stadiums in the world, listed from least to most costly.

30. Paul Brown Stadium

Cost: $619 million

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Year opened: 2000

Sports: Football

Tenants: Cincinnati Bengals

Bottom Line: Paul Brown Stadium

Named for the franchise founder Paul Brown, the stadium is notable for its open corners at each end, offering sightlines into the venue from the outside. The facility reflects the family legacy—Paul Brown founded both the Bengals and the Cleveland Browns—and remains an architectural outlier among NFL stadiums.

29. NRG Stadium

Cost: $624 million

Location: Houston, Texas, USA

Year opened: 2002

Sports: Football, Rodeo

Tenants: Houston Texans, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Bottom Line: NRG Stadium

NRG’s retractable roof splits at the center and retracts into each end zone, a design that sets it apart from more conventional sliding roofs. The stadium hosts NFL games and the massive Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which draws millions each March and is one of the world’s largest rodeo and exhibition events.

28. Ford Field

Cost: $658 million

Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Year opened: 2002

Sports: Football, Wrestling

Tenants: Detroit Lions

Bottom Line: Ford Field

Awarded a Super Bowl before it even opened, Ford Field is a domed stadium with extensive skylights and windows that bring natural light into the interior. The playing surface is situated 45 feet below ground level, a design choice that preserves sightlines to Detroit’s skyline.

27. Lincoln Financial Field

Cost: $667 million

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Year opened: 2003

Sports: Football

Tenants: Philadelphia Eagles, Temple Owls

Bottom Line: Lincoln Financial Field

Initially built for just over $500 million, the Linc’s renovations between 2013 and 2015 raised its value to about $667 million. The stadium replaced Veterans Stadium and is renowned for the passionate Eagles fan base and a strong home-field atmosphere.

26. Truist Park

Cost: $672 million

Location: Cumberland, Georgia, USA

Year opened: 2017

Sports: Baseball

Tenants: Atlanta Braves

Bottom Line: Truist Park

Located about 10 miles from downtown Atlanta, the park opened as SunTrust Park before its name change. The venue made headlines during construction for a tragic accident involving a contractor. Today it serves as the Braves’ modern home with a mixed-use district surrounding the ballpark.

25. Nissan Stadium

Cost: $678 million

Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Year opened: 1998

Sports: Soccer

Tenants: Yokohama F. Marinos

Bottom Line: Nissan Stadium

Nissan Stadium, a key venue for Japan’s 2002 World Cup, hosted the World Cup final and later Olympic soccer matches in 2021. It serves as a major soccer and event site in Yokohama and remains one of Asia’s most recognizable stadiums.

24. LoanDepot Park

Cost: $684 million

Location: Miami, Florida, USA

Year opened: 2012

Sports: Baseball

Tenants: Miami Marlins

Bottom Line: LoanDepot Park

Built on the former Orange Bowl site as part of the Marlins’ rebranding, LoanDepot Park is compact but expensive in terms of construction cost per seat. The ballpark has undergone adjustments to its outfield dimensions to influence gameplay and better suit hitters.

23. Emirates Stadium

Cost: $700 million

Location: Holloway, London, England

Year opened: 2006

Sports: Soccer

Tenants: Arsenal

Bottom Line: Emirates Stadium

Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium has extensive below-ground support facilities and a four-tier bowl with premium seating that generates substantial revenue. Those luxury areas helped the club replace the income previously derived from Arsenal’s former Highbury stadium.

22. Little Caesars Arena

Cost: $733 million

Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Year opened: 2017

Sports: Basketball, Hockey

Tenants: Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings

Bottom Line: Little Caesars Arena

Bringing downtown Detroit all four major pro teams, Little Caesars Arena replaced older suburban venues for the Pistons and Red Wings. It earned “Sports Facility of the Year” honors soon after opening and has become a central hub for sports and entertainment in the city.

21. Lucas Oil Stadium

Cost: $792 million

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Year opened: 2008

Sports: Football

Tenants: Indianapolis Colts

Bottom Line: Lucas Oil Stadium

Featuring a retractable roof and a retractable north-side window with city views, Lucas Oil Stadium is known for both its architectural features and a rare incident when a bolt fell from the roof mechanism during a preseason game, temporarily closing the roof for safety inspections.

20. Citi Field

Cost: $817 million

Location: New York, New York, USA

Year opened: 2009

Sports: Baseball, Soccer

Tenants: New York Mets, New York City FC

Bottom Line: Citi Field

Located in Queens, Citi Field contains nods to the Brooklyn Dodgers, reflecting owner Fred Wilpon’s roots. After initial design choices favoring Dodgers tributes, the ballpark later incorporated more Mets-focused elements while preserving tributes such as a rotunda honoring Jackie Robinson.

19. Nationals Park

Cost: $846 million

Location: Washington, D.C., USA

Year opened: 2008

Sports: Baseball

Tenants: Washington Nationals

Bottom Line: Nationals Park

Set within the nation’s capital, Nationals Park offers glimpses of landmarks like the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument from certain vantage points. The stadium’s orientation and location integrate it visually with the city’s civic landscape.

17. Estádio Nacional de Brasília (Tie)

Cost: $988 million

Location: Brasilia, Brazil

Year opened: 1974 (major renovation 2010–2013)

Sports: Soccer

Tenants: Brasilia, Legiao, Capital CF

Bottom Line: Estádio Nacional de Brasília

Also known as Mané Garrincha, the stadium is the oldest on this list and received extensive renovations ahead of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. Despite its high renovation cost, the venue is not primarily used by Brazil’s top-tier clubs.

17. London Stadium (Tie)

Cost: $988 million

Location: Stratford, London, England

Year opened: 2012

Sports: Athletics, Soccer

Tenants: British Athletics, West Ham United

Bottom Line: London Stadium

Originally built for the 2012 Olympics, the stadium is versatile—hosting football, rugby, cricket, athletics events and concerts. It has hosted landmark events including MLB’s first games in Europe in 2019 and remains a major London venue.

16. Barclays Center

Cost: $1 billion

Location: New York, New York, USA

Year opened: 2012

Sports: Basketball

Tenants: Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty

Bottom Line: Barclays Center

Barclays Center relaunched Brooklyn as a major NBA destination after the Nets’ move from New Jersey and hosted high-profile events such as the NBA Draft and All-Star Game-related activities.

13. Globe Life Field (Tie)

Cost: $1.1 billion

Location: Arlington, Texas, USA

Year opened: 2020

Sports: Baseball

Tenants: Texas Rangers

Bottom Line: Globe Life Field

Built with a retractable roof to provide relief from Texas summers, Globe Life Field opened during the pandemic and hosted the 2020 World Series. Its climate-controlled environment was a key reason for its construction.

13. Krestovsky Stadium (Tie)

Cost: $1.1 billion

Location: Krestovsky Island, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Year opened: 2017

Sports: Soccer

Tenants: FC Zenit St. Petersburg, Russia National Football Team

Bottom Line: Krestovsky Stadium

Also known as Saint Petersburg Stadium, it experienced a prolonged construction phase and later hosted matches for the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020. The venue is one of Russia’s premier soccer stadiums.

13. U.S. Bank Stadium (Tie)

Cost: $1.1 billion

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Year opened: 2016

Sports: Football

Tenants: Minnesota Vikings

Bottom Line: U.S. Bank Stadium

With a fixed roof to withstand harsh winters, U.S. Bank Stadium has hosted marquee events like the Super Bowl and Final Four. However, its reflective glass has led to unintended bird collisions, prompting studies and attention to wildlife safety.

12. Optus Stadium

Cost: $1.27 billion

Location: Burswood, Western Australia, Australia

Year opened: 2017

Sports: Australian rules football, Cricket, Rugby Union

Tenants: West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Football Club, national and domestic cricket teams

Bottom Line: Optus Stadium

Perth’s Optus Stadium is a true multipurpose venue with hundreds of screens, massive end-zone displays and a focus on fan convenience—no seat is far from a food outlet. The complex also benefits from adjacent amenities, including a local microbrewery.

11. Levi’s Stadium

Cost: $1.3 billion

Location: Santa Clara, California, USA

Year opened: 2014

Sports: Football

Tenants: San Francisco 49ers

Bottom Line: Levi’s Stadium

Embracing Silicon Valley, Levi’s Stadium integrates mobile technology for fans—including in-seat delivery and navigation—and features an environmentally focused rooftop farm that supplies produce for stadium concessions.

10. Singapore National Stadium

Cost: $1.31 billion

Location: Kallang, Singapore

Year opened: 2014

Sports: Cricket, Soccer

Tenants: Singapore national teams

Bottom Line: Singapore National Stadium

Home to the world’s largest dome, the stadium has a retractable roof that opens or closes in about 25 minutes and features LED lighting and projection capabilities. The roof’s insulated metal panels balance translucency and shade for events day and night.

9. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Cost: $1.33 billion

Location: Tottenham, London, England

Year opened: 2019

Sports: Soccer

Tenants: Tottenham Hotspur

Bottom Line: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Notable for its innovative design, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium features the world’s first dividing, retractable field with a natural grass pitch above a lower-level synthetic surface used for NFL games and other events, allowing quick conversions between configurations.

8. AT&T Stadium

Cost: $1.48 billion

Location: Arlington, Texas, USA

Year opened: 2009

Sports: Football

Tenants: Dallas Cowboys

Bottom Line: AT&T Stadium

Known as “Jerry World,” AT&T Stadium is one of the largest and most iconic NFL venues. Its flexible capacity has accommodated over 100,000 spectators for major events, including record crowds for regular-season football and a Guinness World Record-setting basketball attendance.

4. UBS Arena (Tie)

Cost: $1.5 billion

Location: Elmont, New York, USA

Year opened: 2021

Sports: Hockey

Tenants: New York Islanders

Bottom Line: UBS Arena

Built to provide a hockey-first experience after the Islanders’ time at Barclays Center, UBS Arena opened with modern sightlines and amenities suited to NHL play and entertainment events in the New York metro area.

4. Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Tie)

Cost: $1.5 billion

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Year opened: 2017

Sports: Football, Soccer

Tenants: Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC

Bottom Line: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Host to major championships including a Super Bowl and college football finals, the stadium features distinctive architecture and a massive stainless-steel falcon sculpture, symbolizing the team and city.

4. Wembley Stadium (Tie)

Cost: $1.5 billion

Location: Wembley, London, England

Year opened: 2007

Sports: Soccer

Tenants: England National Football Team

Bottom Line: Wembley Stadium

Rebuilt on the historic Wembley site, the stadium is England’s premier soccer venue and one of Europe’s largest. It hosts marquee domestic finals, international matches and major non-sporting events.

4. Yankee Stadium (Tie)

Cost: $1.5 billion

Location: New York, New York, USA

Year opened: 2009

Sports: Baseball, Soccer

Tenants: New York Yankees, New York City FC

Bottom Line: Yankee Stadium

The modern Yankee Stadium replaced the iconic original and offers enhanced comfort and premium seating, while retaining tradition through spaces like Monument Park and memorials honoring historic moments.

3. MetLife Stadium

Cost: $1.7 billion

Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA

Year opened: 2010

Sports: Football

Tenants: New York Giants, New York Jets

Bottom Line: MetLife Stadium

One of the few NFL stadiums shared by two teams, MetLife uses a neutral NFL shield at midfield for easy turnover between events. The stadium provides separate locker rooms for both franchises and offers some of the closest premium sightlines in the league.

2. Allegiant Stadium

Cost: $1.9 billion

Location: Paradise, Nevada, USA

Year opened: 2020

Sports: Football

Tenants: Las Vegas Raiders, UNLV Rebels

Bottom Line: Allegiant Stadium

Nicknamed “The Death Star,” Allegiant Stadium features a striking silver-and-black exterior and multiple levels within. Its 85-foot commemorative torch is a notable exterior feature, and the venue anchors the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas.

1. SoFi Stadium

Cost: $5.5 billion

Location: Inglewood, California, USA

Year opened: 2020

Sports: Football

Tenants: Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers

Bottom Line: SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium is the most expensive sports venue in the world, costing roughly $5.5 billion. Located near downtown Los Angeles, the complex includes the adjacent YouTube Theater and a variety of premium features. Originally estimated at a fraction of its final cost, the project’s debt limits and financing increased during construction, but the result is a cutting-edge, large-scale entertainment complex that also houses significant NFL-related operations.