Several NFL teams are preparing to move into new stadiums in the coming years. Sadly, their current venues will soon be not only memories but also completely removed from the landscape. Here are five teams set to demolish their existing stadiums to make way for cutting-edge, multi-billion-dollar facilities.
1. Highmark Stadium, the longtime home of the Buffalo Bills, is set to be demolished once construction on their new stadium is completed.
The Buffalo Bills have been building their new home for more than a year, a few meters away from the old one that was their home since 1974. The New Highmark Stadium with a capacity of 62,000 seats is expected to exceed the costs of 2 billion dollars and is expected to be finished in the year 2026.
2. Soldier Field, the NFL’s oldest stadium and a historic landmark, is expected to be gone by 2028.
Originally opened in 1924, this iconic venue has been home to the Chicago Bears for nearly a century. However, plans for a new state-of-the-art stadium are pushing the Bears to relocate, leading to Soldier Field’s anticipated demolition. The departure marks the end of an era, as the team looks forward to a modern facility that offers enhanced amenities, increased capacity, and a retractable roof—features designed to compete with the newest stadiums in the league.
3. Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans since 1999, is set for demolition once the New Nissan Stadium is completed.
Demolition of the current stadium is expected to begin shortly after the 2026 season concludes, clearing the way for a brand-new venue named New Nissan Stadium. The new 60,000-seat stadium is projected to cost over $2.1 billion, with the Titans contributing $840 million and public funding covering $1.2 billion—marking the largest stadium subsidy in U.S. history.
4. Northwest Stadium, the recently renamed home of the Washington Commanders, is anticipated to be demolished by 2030.
For the past 25 years, the Washington Commanders have called Landover, Maryland, home, playing at what was once known as FedEx Field. This year, the stadium was renamed Northwest Stadium, but its future is uncertain as the team plans a return to the nation’s capital.
Commanders’ owner Josh Harris is hopeful the team will secure a new stadium by 2030, with a potential site on the grounds of the former Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. However, since the land where RFK Stadium stood is federally owned, the project would require congressional approval before construction can begin.
5. Cleveland Browns Stadium’s aging infrastructure is far from a sustainable long-term solution.
Cleveland Browns owners, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, have been in a heated dispute with local and regional government officials over funding for either a $1 billion renovation of Cleveland Browns Stadium or a new $2.4 billion domed stadium in the suburb of Brook Park. With the team’s lease at Cleveland Browns Stadium set to expire in 2028, the clock is ticking.
Currently, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has proposed contributing $461 million toward the renovation as part of a 30-year lease extension. However, this offer does not account for inflation during the lease term or meet the Browns’ ownership’s desire for an even split of the costs.
