Watching college football is always great, but where you watch the game can undoubtedly have an impact on the overall experience.
There are nicer stadiums, louder stadiums and even unique stadiums, but when it comes down to looks, what are the 10 best stadiums in college football? Let’s take a look.
10. McLane Stadium
Baylor Bears
Capacity: 45,140
Built: 2014
Last Renovation: N/A
It may not be the biggest stadium you’ll see, but it’s harder to find a nicer stadium than Baylor’s McLane Stadium. When the Bears became one of the best teams in the country, Baylor quickly took initiative and built a brand new stadium that’s a in a nice setting next to the Brazos River.
9. Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
Texas Longhorns
Capacity: 101,851
Built: 1924
Last Renovation: 2013
It’s no surprise that Texas’ flagship school has a nice stadium to play in each Saturday. Although the stadium is very old, the Longhorns have done a nice job of continually renovating different parts of the stadium to keep it looking fairly new.
8. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Florida Gators
Capacity: 88,548
Built: 1930
Last Renovation: 2015
Although it’s not the most uniform stadium in the country, there’s nothing quite like watching an SEC game in “The Swamp.” The unevenness of the stands give it a unique feel that makes it feel designed that way. Overall, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a great place to catch a football game.
7. Ohio Stadium
Ohio State Buckeyes
Capacity: 104,944
Built: 1922
Last Renovation: 2014
Like Texas, Ohio State has done a tremendous job of updating an old facility and making it still be among the nation’s best football stadiums. “The Horseshoe’s” iconic look also shadows any deficiencies the stadium might have.
6. Rose Bowl
UCLA Bruins
Capacity: 92,542
Built: 1922
Last Renovation: 2013
If you’re a fan of tradition, it’s harder to find a better place to watch a game than at the Rose Bowl. It’s a nice setting for UCLA games throughout the fall, but there’s nothing quite like seeing the Pac-12 and Big Ten champions battle in “The Granddaddy of Them All” on New Year’s Day.
5. Bryant-Denny Stadium
Alabama Crimson Tide
Capacity: 101,821
Built: 1929
Last Renovation: 2010
If you’re looking for a college stadium that feels most like an NFL environment, look no further than Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama’s recent success has made the stadium the place to be on any given Saturday in the fall.
4. Tiger Stadium
LSU Tigers
Capacity: 102,321
Built: 1924
Last Renovation: 2014
Often named as the loudest stadium in college football, the reputation surrounding “Death Valley” at LSU certainly builds to the tradition you experience when you step inside. The blend of old coliseum and new modern looks make Tiger Stadium a unique place to watch a game.
3. Michigan Stadium
Michigan Wolverines
Capacity: 107,601
Built: 1927
Last Renovation: 2010
Let’s be real: upper decks suck. So the fact that Michigan can squeeze in over 107,000 people into a stadium with no upper decks is incredible. The huge bowl gives it a classic look and makes “The Big House” easily among the best in all of college football.
2. Kyle Field
Texas A&M Aggies
Capacity: 102,733
Built: 1927
Last Renovation: 2015
After the recent re-build of Kyle Field, it’s easy to see why Texas A&M’s stadium is among the best in college football. The huge concourses and brick around the outside easily make Kyle Field much more fan-friendly and attractive than it previously looked.
1. Doak Campbell Stadium
Florida State Seminoles
Capacity: 82,300
Built: 1950
Last Renovation: 2003
There’s not a better looking stadium in the country than Florida State’s Doak Campbell Stadium. The entire thing is covered with bricks and gives it a castle-like look that is unique only to the Seminoles. Add in the awesome pregame festivities, and it’s hard to find a better stadium.
There are nicer stadiums, louder stadiums and even unique stadiums, but when it comes down to looks, what are the 10 best stadiums in college football? Let’s take a look.
10. McLane Stadium
Baylor Bears
Capacity: 45,140
Built: 2014
Last Renovation: N/A
It may not be the biggest stadium you’ll see, but it’s harder to find a nicer stadium than Baylor’s McLane Stadium. When the Bears became one of the best teams in the country, Baylor quickly took initiative and built a brand new stadium that’s a in a nice setting next to the Brazos River.
9. Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
Texas Longhorns
Capacity: 101,851
Built: 1924
Last Renovation: 2013
It’s no surprise that Texas’ flagship school has a nice stadium to play in each Saturday. Although the stadium is very old, the Longhorns have done a nice job of continually renovating different parts of the stadium to keep it looking fairly new.
8. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Florida Gators
Capacity: 88,548
Built: 1930
Last Renovation: 2015
Although it’s not the most uniform stadium in the country, there’s nothing quite like watching an SEC game in “The Swamp.” The unevenness of the stands give it a unique feel that makes it feel designed that way. Overall, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a great place to catch a football game.
7. Ohio Stadium
Ohio State Buckeyes
Capacity: 104,944
Built: 1922
Last Renovation: 2014
Like Texas, Ohio State has done a tremendous job of updating an old facility and making it still be among the nation’s best football stadiums. “The Horseshoe’s” iconic look also shadows any deficiencies the stadium might have.
6. Rose Bowl
UCLA Bruins
Capacity: 92,542
Built: 1922
Last Renovation: 2013
If you’re a fan of tradition, it’s harder to find a better place to watch a game than at the Rose Bowl. It’s a nice setting for UCLA games throughout the fall, but there’s nothing quite like seeing the Pac-12 and Big Ten champions battle in “The Granddaddy of Them All” on New Year’s Day.
5. Bryant-Denny Stadium
Alabama Crimson Tide
Capacity: 101,821
Built: 1929
Last Renovation: 2010
If you’re looking for a college stadium that feels most like an NFL environment, look no further than Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama’s recent success has made the stadium the place to be on any given Saturday in the fall.
4. Tiger Stadium
LSU Tigers
Capacity: 102,321
Built: 1924
Last Renovation: 2014
Often named as the loudest stadium in college football, the reputation surrounding “Death Valley” at LSU certainly builds to the tradition you experience when you step inside. The blend of old coliseum and new modern looks make Tiger Stadium a unique place to watch a game.
3. Michigan Stadium
Michigan Wolverines
Capacity: 107,601
Built: 1927
Last Renovation: 2010
Let’s be real: upper decks suck. So the fact that Michigan can squeeze in over 107,000 people into a stadium with no upper decks is incredible. The huge bowl gives it a classic look and makes “The Big House” easily among the best in all of college football.
2. Kyle Field
Texas A&M Aggies
Capacity: 102,733
Built: 1927
Last Renovation: 2015
After the recent re-build of Kyle Field, it’s easy to see why Texas A&M’s stadium is among the best in college football. The huge concourses and brick around the outside easily make Kyle Field much more fan-friendly and attractive than it previously looked.
1. Doak Campbell Stadium
Florida State Seminoles
Capacity: 82,300
Built: 1950
Last Renovation: 2003
There’s not a better looking stadium in the country than Florida State’s Doak Campbell Stadium. The entire thing is covered with bricks and gives it a castle-like look that is unique only to the Seminoles. Add in the awesome pregame festivities, and it’s hard to find a better stadium.
