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Staples Center has had great success in its 14-15 years. It is definitely the premier arena these days with MSG being the premier arena of the past. Staples Center undoubtedly is the indoor sports mecca.
The Lakers will sell even less with KB gone and don't even get me started on the LA Kings foolishness. LOL. The phony atmosphere of the Staples Center can't compare to MSG and the Lakers/Kings winning can't change that.
Last edited by joeyg2014; 05-14-2016 at 09:46 PM..
anybody who doesn't have these listed as a top 5 for their respective lists have soiled their entire post with ca-ca and can be ignored completely.
NFL - Lambeau Field
NHL - Xcel Energy Center
MLB - Target Field
also, anyone listing Wrigley Fierld as anything other than an embarassment to hygiene, comfort and ability to see a baseball game can have their entire posts ignored as well...that place isn't fit to host minor league baseball, but at least the neighborhood is fun.
If Wrigley Field is an embarrassment (correct spelling) to hygiene, then Wrigleyville is the same. The fact that you separate the two makes me think you haven't spent much time in either one.
I've never attended a basketball or hockey game live, but I've attended several football and baseball games. I'd say Arrowhead Stadium and PNC Park are the best.
Not saying they are the best, but some of my favorites:
MLB: To me baseball stadiums have by far the most personality and are worth checking out even if I don't like the team. I've been to about a dozen of them (a few of which are no longer being used). My favorites:
-Camden Yards in Baltimore: Great ballpark with a wonderful atmosphere and great location. Very important historically for such a new venue since it kicked off the modern retro design phase.
-AT&T in SF: Nice feel and great views of the water. Good location
-Wrigley: The ballpark could use some updating in some aspects, but it has nice feel and a fun location. It is a fun place to watch a ballpark.
College Football: These huge stadiums also tend to have a lot of personality and often a lot of history b/c they tend to be older. I also like how they are usually on campus and you can get a feel for the University when going to a game.
-The Swamp at U of Florida: Unusual design and loud crowds
-Jordan-Hare at Auburn: A great venue in a classic college town.
-Tiger Stadium at LSU: The crowds here are very loud when they are fired up and there is excellent tailgating before the games with delicious food.
-The Rose Bowl in Pasadena: Stunning natural setting.
NFL:
-Superdome in New Orleans: The stadium itself is only average, but the atmosphere and location make it my favorite place to watch an NFL game (and enjoy the festivities of the French Quarter before and/or after)
-U of Phoenix in Arizona: Kind of the opposite of the Superdome in that I the facility itself is very nice, modern and comfortable with a cool design, but the location is not great out in the middle of a nowhere surrounded by parking lots and a new "entertainment" district.
NBA and NHL: I haven't been to a ton of them, but they usually seem pretty similar. I tend to like the ones that are easy to get to and have fun stuff around them such as Verizon Center in DC which is easy to access via metro and is in a fun neighborhood.
Located right on campus, near a large lake, holds about 82,000, lot of new box seating and additons to the stadium, and it is a nice looking stadium.
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