Loudest Stadiums in College Football: Neyland Stadium, Kyle Field, and More

Originally posted on Mike Farrell Sports | By JC Nevils | Last updated Oct 25, 2024 9:24 AM ET

By JC Nevils

Tennessee beat the Alabama Crimson Tide in a tight rivalry game last weekend, but that wasn’t the main topic after the game. The talk and hoopla this week have been about the Vols “piping in” crowd noise, which is absolutely ridiculous given the long history of Neyland Stadium. With that said, I decided to queue up my own list of the loudest stadiums in all of college football, whether by capacity or pure decibels.

1. Neyland Stadium, Tennessee Volunteers

Neyland is now only the fifth-largest stadium in the U.S. since renovations, but make no mistake—it is still one of, if not the, loudest of them all. With a new capacity of 101,915 seats, you can’t tell the difference. Just ask Alabama, who had multiple pre-snap penalties last week strictly because of the crowd noise.

Decibel Record: 137 (All-time record)

Neyland is the loudest stadium in America. pic.twitter.com/8vPuT8RgCR
— Rocky Top Now (@rockytopnow) October 21, 2024

2. Kyle Field (The 12th Man), Texas A&M

Kyle Field has long been known to cause problems for opposing teams, but ever since Johnny Manziel took the nation by storm, changes were made swiftly. Today, the stadium—known as "the stadium that Johnny built"—now seats 110,633. With old division foe LSU coming to town this weekend, they may just break some records.

Decibel Record: 126

No stadium has ever had a better facelift than Kyle Field pic.twitter.com/KYAJFofQee
— Texas Football Life (@txfblife) July 30, 2021

3. Autzen Stadium, Oregon Ducks

While Autzen Stadium only holds around 60,000, the folks up in Eugene are so loud you can’t even tell. It’s easily the smallest stadium on the list, but its unique design sets it apart. The low seating and bowl-like structure keep all the noise in, making it one of the best venues around. Ohio State came in as the number one team a couple of weeks ago and left with a different ranking. They don’t joke around in those parts..

Decibel Record: 127

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— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 13, 2024

4. Beaver Stadium (Happy Valley), Penn State

With a capacity of 106,572, Happy Valley is not only one of the loudest stadiums in history but also one of the best environments you’ll ever witness. I remember feeling the energy through the TV as a kid—it was magnetic, especially during a night game with the iconic all-white-out scenery. Doesn’t get much better than that.

Decibel Record: 122

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— Matty Fresh (@MattyFreshTV) October 14, 2024

5. Tiger Stadium (Death Valley), LSU

Down in “Death Valley,” not many—if any—make it out alive, especially at night. With a capacity of 102,321, Tiger Stadium stands behind no one when it comes to game day atmosphere. Some of college football’s best memories come from Baton Rouge, and with Alabama coming to town soon, I expect another thriller.

Decibel Record: 130

It’s where opponents’ dreams come to die, but where ours come true.

Happy 100th, Tiger Stadium.

There is no place like you on planet Earth. pic.twitter.com/itQiF8glLw
— Harrison Valentine (@HValentineLSU) October 13, 2024

This article first appeared on Mike Farrell Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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