The World’s Most Expensive Sports Stadiums

Since the beginning of time, sports have been a way of bringing thousands of people together under the same roof. Where they share their exhilarating moments of joy and tears with each other. And what’s the best place to do that than enormous arenas and stadiums? Given the massive infrastructure, the sports stadium costs hundreds of millions if not billions. From the SoFi in California to Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom, these advanced arenas are among the most expensive sports stadiums ever built in the modern era. These stadiums, which cost millions of dollars to build, include many features such as huge seating spaces, expansive parking lots, and hundreds of escalators. Here we bring you the world’s 8 most expensive of them, to witness their magnificence.

List of the Most Exorbitant Sports Arenas in the World

Here we have put together a list of the most expensive and luxurious sports grounds with their hefty price tags that will definitely going to leave you in awe.

SoFi Stadium (United States) – $5.50 billion

The crown for the most expensive Sports stadium goes to no other than SoFi Stadium LA. The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers play their games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. SoFi Stadium is not just the most exorbitant stadium in the world; it is also one of the world’s first indoor-outdoor stadiums. The SoFi Stadium is also at the hub of a 298-acre development in the region for entertainment, retail, commercial, and recreational space. This California stadium has already held major athletic events such as the 2023 College Football Championship Game and the 2022 Super Bowl LVI.

Aside from being a sports stadium, it also serves as a location for entertainment events such as concerts and shows. This gigantic stadium, which covers 3.1 million square feet, took 6 years and at least $5 billion to complete. Its design is inspired by the “curves” seen along the California coast and it is enhanced by its asymmetrical, clear roof and open-concept stadium sides. Read more about the most expensive sporting events tickets in the world that cost too much.

MetLife Stadium (United States) – $2.03 billion

MetLife Stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is the home of the New York Jets and the New York Football Giants. Since its inception in 2010, the MetLife Stadium has held over 3,000 events, including Super Bowl XLVIII and WrestleMania 29. The stadium has a total seating capacity of approximately 82,500 for football and soccer games (or 50,000 seats for concerts).

This New Jersey stadium cost around $1.6 billion to construct and required the talents of 360 architects! The stadium has been known for its high profitability and prime venue space for sports and entertainment over the years. Despite its enormous size, the MetLife Stadium was the first NFL stadium to engage with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Sports for Climate Action program. Read more about the most expensive sports stadiums.

Allegiant Stadium (United States) – $1.90 billion

The stadium in Paradise, Nevada, which houses the Las Vegas Raiders and the UNLV Rebels, was valued at $1.9 billion. Allegiant Stadium is located near the Las Vegas Strip. It offers a large stadium for future NFL games(football) and entertainment events(concerts). Allegiant Stadium required 28,000 tons of structural steel and 105,000 cubic yards of concrete to be built!

This Las Vegas stadium seats 65,000 people and is totally enclosed (but climate-regulated).  The field event area measures 95,000 square feet and includes 75,000 square feet of video boards. Due to the stadium’s approximately 2,3000 TVs, attendees will not miss a single second of the game or event. There are also 44 escalators within Allegiant Stadium.
Allegiant Stadium diverts 11,000 lbs of food scraps from landfills to feed local farms, donates 7,000 lbs of food to a food bank, and implements sustainable practices throughout the property, including energy efficiency initiatives and recycling programs. Read more about the most expensive football trophies in the world and who own them.

Wembley Stadium (United Kingdom) – $1.88 billion

The historic Wembley Stadium in London is the home of England’s national and women’s national teams! Wembley Stadium has a capacity of 90,000 people, making it the largest sports stadium in the United Kingdom (and the second-largest in Europe). Europe’s biggest stadium is not only famed for its huge reputation, but it has also hosted some of the world’s most prestigious athletic events, including the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Wembley Stadium required around 1.1 billion pounds (or $1.5 billion) to build. Wembley Stadium has a number of eye-catching elements, including a lit arch that spans the north stand. This world-famous stadium now has 34 bars, 8 restaurants, 688 food and beverage service points, 98 kitchens, and 47 retail outlets. The stadium’s 30 escalators and 26 lifts make it easy for visitors to tour the property! There are also 2,618 bathrooms located throughout Wembley Stadium. Read more about the most expensive foot balls clubs in the world.

 Yankee Stadium (United States) – $1.82 billion

For sports fans everywhere, a trip to Yankee Stadium is like an act of worship. The Yankees’ (and New York City’s) finest ballpark is located on East 161st Street and River Avenue, 25 minutes from Manhattan. This historic stadium, which initially opened in 1923, was a world-famous baseball facility. Due to its deteriorating state, Yankee Stadium had improvements over the years, most notably in the 1970s and early 2000s. The City of New York spent $220 million to renovate Yankee Stadium, for a total project cost of $1.6 billion. This ancient stadium has a seating capacity of 52,000 on four floors. This figure includes 56 lavish suites booked on the upper floor along with the 30,000 seats on the first (and second) floors.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (United States) – $1.59 billion

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium, not to be confused with the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., replaced the Georgia Superdome as the home of the Atlanta Falcons in 2017. It was the venue of the 2019 Super Bowl, the first time Atlanta hosted the event since 2000.

The stadium’s defining feature is its foldable roof, which runs on a complex rail system and is designed to resemble a pair of bird wings when open. Meanwhile, the “100 Yard Club” in the stadium is an extended concession and viewing area that runs the length of the football field. Mercedes-Benz Stadium became the first to become completely cashless, accepting only credit and debit cards for catering transactions in March 2019.

AT&T Stadium (United States) – $1.58 billion

The A&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is one of the most costly (and largest) stadiums in the country! This world-class arena, which is home to the Dallas Cowboys, cost around $1.2 billion to build and has 25,000 square feet of TV screens and a seating capacity of 80,000 (with 15,000 business seats). Before admiring the stadium’s luxurious suites, massive concession kiosks, and 3,000 LCD screens, visitors will be met by two steel foot arches that extend across the stadium dome’s length, almost 300 feet. The A&T Stadium is well-known for staging world-class football matches as well as soccer, boxing, and basketball competitions. For the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, it had a record attendance of 108,713 people.

UBS Arena (United States) – $1.50 billion

The UBS Arena, located in Elmont, New York, is estimated to be worth $1.5 billion. This New York arena is located within Belmont Park, which has a centuries-long tradition of entertaining both residents and visitors.

The UBS Arena now combines historical elements with 21st-century urban views. The arena’s advanced sound system makes it an ideal venue for concerts. Its bowl-like layout is especially ideal for hockey; in fact, the UBS Arena is the home of the New York Islanders hockey team! The venue also has a 23,000-square-foot dressing room and a large scoreboard with high-resolution LED ribbon displays. With a seating capacity of roughly 17,113, the UBS Arena is not as large as some of the other stadiums on the list. Still, it is believed to be one of the best stadiums for sports and concerts.