NFL games are known for their electric atmospheres, with thousands of fans cheering on their favorite teams each week. But which stadiums offer the noisiest — or quietest — game-day experience?
New research from ReSound US, a Danish hearing aid provider with a U.S. base located in Shakopee, Minnesota, revealed the noisiest and quietest NFL stadiums, analyzing home game attendance, noise-related Tripadvisor reviews, and stadium design features to rank venues across the league.
ReSound US’ research not only discovered the noisiest and quietest NFL stadiums for research purposes, but also indirectly helped fans looking for quieter stadiums for health, sensory, and/or social reasons. Read on for the full study to learn more about the topic at hand.
The Five Noisiest NFL Stadiums
The sound level inside several NFL stadiums can get loud like the typical jet engine — around 140 to 150 dB —at takeoff. In addition, a mix of fan devotion, like the 12th Man and SKOL chants, and architecture, like metal roofs, steep angels, and compact bowls that bounce sound straight to the field, can cause a physical force that makes the concrete vibrate.
According to ReSound US’ new research, AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas leads in the noisiest NFL stadiums category with a noise score of 24.90 out of 30. AT&T Stadium recorded an average home game attendance of 92,991 fans during the 2025 NFL season — the highest in the study. In addition, 23 noise-related mentions surrounding the stadium appeared in the Tripadvisor reviews analyzed.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons, in Atlanta, Georgia follows in second place with a noise score of 24.56. Mercedes-Benz Stadium recorded 30 noise-related mentions across the Tripadvisor reviews analyzed — the highest number in the study, including eight references to speakers. In addition, the stadium recorded an average of 70,599 fans per home game.
U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, in Minneapolis, Minnesota earns third place with a noise score of 22.76. U.S. Bank Stadium achieved a perfect 10, thanks to its design features, including its enclosed structure, roof, and bowl configuration, and recorded an average home attendance of 66,842 fans.
SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams, in Inglewood, California trails in fourth place with a noise score of 22.52.
Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks, in Seattle, Washington sits in fifth place with a noise score of 21.14.
The Five Quietest NFL Stadiums
Many sources focus on the loudest NFL stadiums, but there are also the quietest NFL stadiums with the least loud noise levels. The quietest NFL stadiums’ reduced noise levels can be attributed to low fan interest, attendance rates, and on-field struggles.
EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Florida leads in the quietest NFL stadium category with a noise score of 3.41 out of 30. EverBank Stadium recorded only one noise-related mention in the Tripadvisor reviews analyzed and received the lowest stadium-design score in the study.
Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, in Nashville, Tennessee follows in second place with a noise score of 5.10. Nissan Stadium recorded an average home attendance of 58,893 fans. The stadium received just three noise-related mentions in the Tripadvisor reviews analyzed.
Northwest Stadium, home of the Washington Commanders, in Landover, Maryland earns third place with a noise score of 5.62. The stadium welcomed an average of 64,295 fans per home game but recorded only four noise-related mentions in the Tripadvisor reviews analyzed.
Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, in Chicago, Illinois trails in fourth place with a noise score of 6.14.
Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Florida sits in fifth place with a noise score of 6.17.
Methodology
To reveal the noisiest NFL stadiums, ReSound US analyzed 30 NFL venues across three equally weighted factors, producing a maximum Noise Index score of 30. They used the 2025 NFL home attendance figures to score stadiums based on their average number of spectators per home game, with a higher attendance receiving a higher score.
They analyzed TripAdvisor reviews that were rated three stars or fewer for references to noise and hearing, including the terms “loud,” “hearing,” “noise,” “noisy,” “speakers,” and “deaf.” They calculated the number of keywords mentions per 100 low-rated reviews.
They assessed three architectural characteristics that can influence how sound is contained and reflected within a stadium: enclosure (four points), roof coverage (three points), and bowl confinement (three points). More enclosed venues, greater roof coverage, and compact or continuous seating bowls received higher scores as these characteristics could help contain and reflect crowd noise.
They combined the three scores to produce an overall Noise Index score out of 30, with a higher score showing stronger indicators of a potentially noisy game-day environment.
They researched the stadium design information using the NFL’s official stadium and team sources, along with information that was published by both stadium architects and structural engineers.
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