Fans don’t need a survey invitation to say what they think about a stadium. They post it on Google by the thousands, and those reviews add up to a clear picture of which venues deliver.
Alchemer’s 2026 Stadium Scorecard analyzed 6,238 Google reviews across 20 of the country’s most iconic sports venues. PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, ranks #1. Across all 20 venues, fans give an average rating of 4.62 out of 5, and 80.2% of all reviews are five stars.
TL;DR — key takeaways
- PNC Park ranks #1 in Alchemer’s 2026 Stadium Scorecard, standing out for value and parking.
- Fans rate the 20 venues 4.62 out of 5 on average, and 80.2% of reviews are five stars.
- Wrigley Field holds the highest raw star rating at 4.83.
- Lambeau Field is the top NFL stadium, with 89.5% five-star reviews, the highest share in the study.
- Fans at the lowest-ranked stadium are roughly 7x more likely to leave a one- or two-star review than fans at the top-ranked venues.
What is the best stadium in America, according to fans?
PNC Park, per Alchemer’s 2026 Stadium Scorecard. The Pirates’ ballpark wins on value and parking, two categories that drag down scores at many other venues. Reviewers admit the food is ballpark expensive, then add that the seats and skyline view make up for it.
How do the top 20 U.S. stadiums rank?
Here’s the full ranking, based on a blended score that weights overall star rating (65%) and category sentiment across areas like food, staff, parking, entertainment and price (35%):
| Rank | Venue | League | Rating | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PNC Park | MLB | 4.76 | Best value and parking |
| 2 | Lambeau Field | NFL | 4.81 | Best staff and merch |
| 3 | Wrigley Field | MLB | 4.83 | Highest rating; most iconic ballpark |
| 4 | Fenway Park | MLB | 4.72 | Best entertainment tradition |
| 5 | Truist Park | MLB | 4.65 | Continuous entertainment |
| 6 | Camden Yards | MLB | 4.68 | Great atmosphere |
| 7 | Coors Field | MLB | 4.67 | Best family experience |
| 8 | Petco Park | MLB | 4.69 | Strong food and atmosphere |
| 9 | AT&T Stadium | NFL | 4.69 | Cleanest venue |
| 10 | Yankee Stadium | MLB | 4.69 | Strong views across categories |
| 11 | Dodger Stadium | MLB | 4.67 | Praised atmosphere; pricey concessions |
| 12 | Allegiant Stadium | NFL | 4.64 | Best concert atmosphere |
| 13 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | NFL | 4.63 | Strong transit access |
| 14 | Oracle Park | MLB | 4.62 | Bay views |
| 15 | Arrowhead Stadium | NFL | 4.66 | Loudest venue; best tailgating |
| 16 | Lincoln Financial Field | NFL | 4.68 | Friendly staff; bag policy complaints |
| 17 | Gillette Stadium | NFL | 4.62 | Best views from every section |
| 18 | SoFi Stadium | NFL | 4.51 | Praised staff and layout |
| 19 | Caesars Superdome | NFL | 4.48 | Food prices and parking exits flagged |
| 20 | Soldier Field | NFL | 4.20 | Lowest across most categories |
The blended score explains why the order doesn’t follow star ratings exactly. Wrigley Field carries the highest raw rating (4.83) but ranks third, because the ranking also weighs how fans talk about specific categories like parking, value and food.
What are the best MLB ballparks in 2026?
PNC Park, Wrigley Field and Fenway Park lead the MLB field. Truist Park, noted for continuous entertainment, and Camden Yards, praised for its atmosphere, round out the top five ballparks. Coors Field, Petco Park, Yankee Stadium, Dodger Stadium and Oracle Park complete the MLB top 10.
What are the best NFL stadiums in 2026?
Lambeau Field ranks first among NFL venues and second overall. 89.5% of Lambeau reviews are five stars, and fans single out staff who know team history. AT&T Stadium, the cleanest venue in the study, ranks second among NFL stadiums, followed by Allegiant Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium.
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Which stadium ranks last?
Soldier Field, with a 4.20 rating and the lowest scores across nearly every category: staff, food, merchandise and parking. Even so, a 4.20 average shows how much fans enjoy going to games. The real gap between top and bottom shows up in negative reviews. Fans at the lowest-ranked stadium are roughly seven times more likely to leave a one- or two-star review than fans at the top-ranked venues.
What separates top-ranked stadiums from the rest?
Consistency in the categories fans notice: food, staff, parking and the cost of a visit. Dodger Stadium and Caesars Superdome draw praise for atmosphere, but reviews repeatedly flag concession prices and parking flow. The venues at the top get those basics right often enough that fans stop mentioning them. The full Stadium Scorecard includes separate MLB and NFL rankings and the category winners behind each score.
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Methodology: Alchemer analyzed 6,238 public Google reviews of 20 major U.S. sports venues (10 MLB ballparks and 10 NFL stadiums) posted between September 2025 and September 2026. Venues were ranked using a blended score weighting overall star rating (65%) and category sentiment (35%).
FAQ
Q: What is the best stadium in America in 2026?
A: PNC Park ranks #1 in Alchemer’s 2026 Stadium Scorecard, based on 6,238 Google reviews across 20 major U.S. sports venues.
Q: Which stadium has the highest fan rating?
A: Wrigley Field has the highest raw star rating at 4.83 out of 5, though it ranks third on Alchemer’s blended score.
Q: What is the best NFL stadium according to fans?
A: Lambeau Field, which ranks first among NFL venues and has the highest share of five-star reviews in the study at 89.5%.
Q: How did Alchemer rank the stadiums?
A: With a blended score weighting overall Google star rating (65%) and category sentiment (35%), drawn from reviews posted between September 2025 and September 2026.