Stadiums Around the NFL – On The Go Extra

 

CenturyLink Stadium

CenturyLink Stadium – Seattle, Washington
Located in the heart of Seattle, CenturyLink Stadium, with a capacity of 72,000, is one of the jewels of the NFL. Crazed fans migrate every Sunday to watch the Seahawks take the field in hopes of watching them win. CenturyLink, designed by Ellerbe Becket for a cool $360 million, features some of the most modern stadium architecture in the world.

The open-air stadium keeps fans in touch with the outdoors, yet over 70 percent of the seats are protected from the elements. It’s a groundbreaking stadium as well, featuring the NFL’s first “red-zone” suites; field level accommodations ranging from $50,000-$150,000. If you are a sports-crazed fan traveling to Seattle in the fall, CenturyLink is a must-see, as it provides a one-of-a-kind football experience.

 

University of Pheonix Stadium

University of Pheonix Stadium –  Glendale, Arizona
Set in middle of Arizona’s scorching desert, University of Pheonix Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, is domed masterpiece. The stadium has been home to BCS college football Fiesta Bowl since 2007, as well as hosting one of the NFL’s most up and coming franchises. Holding over 72,000 people, the stadium was constructed for over $450 million. The state-of-the-art stadium has a unique surface composed of both natural grass and turf, relieving some of the injuries astro-turf brought about.

Outside the stadium there are an abundance of activities to take part in. The city of Glendale, even though located in the middle of the desert, is home to some of the best golf courses in the country. Whether you’re there for a weekend or have an extended stay, everyone’s guaranteed an exciting Sunday watching the Cardinals take the field.