Every NFL stadium ranked from worst to best

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 14: Marco Wilson #20 of the Arizona Cardinals takes the field prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 31: Stephon Gilmore #9 of the Carolina Panthers defends against Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons during the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

18. Mercedes Benz Stadium (Atlanta Falcons)

This is one of the most unique concepts that any stadium has around the NFL. Mercedes Benz Stadium’s roof opens in the center like the eye of Sauron from The Lord of the Rings. The overall design of the stadium seems like it’s built around that feature, and it actually looks really good.

When the roof is opened, it looks like an oscillating fan. It’s a very modern design that looks unique. The rest of the exterior features a lot of jagged-edged pieces, which I’m not crazy about, but it doesn’t ruin the stadium as a whole.

The field has a lot of great things going for it. The turf looks great under the red and black seats. When the roof is open, the sun gives it that extra shine. The Falcon logo is huge, and I’ve always been a fan of that logo. To bring it all together, the black end zones with the letters “ATL” in the middle look very crisp. The acronym is flanked by the words “Atlanta” and “Falcons” on either side, which gives it a good symmetry.

Mercedes Benz Stadium, overall, is good. If the exterior was better, it would be higher.

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