Both California NFL Stadiums Ranked Among America’s Most 'Instagrammable'

California’s known as the “Golden State” due to the California Gold Rush, which attracted fortune seekers who boosted the population. By August 1948, 4,000 gold miners were in California, and within a year, about 8,000 “forty-niners” arrived at California’s gold fields. The San Francisco 49ers’ team name was coined from the so-called “forty-niners.”

Speaking of the 49ers, the 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium ranked second in Pickwise’s new research, which ranked the stadium of every NFL team to discover which stadiums are the Most Instagrammable. Instagrammability, the visual storytelling in Instagram marketing, is crucial because it influences personal choices, business strategies, and even urban planning techniques.

But the 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium wasn’t the only stadium mentioned in Pickwise’s research. The Los Angeles Rams and Chargers’ SoFi Stadium was also mentioned. Here’s why both California stadiums ranked among America’s Most Instagrammable, along with the other American stadiums that made the cut.

Both California NFL Stadiums Are Most Instagrammable

Both California’s NFL stadiums were ranked the Most Instagrammable in Pickwise’s research — a win-win for all three California teams: the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers.

Levi’s Stadium ranked second after it was revealed that the home of the 49ers made it to the endzone when it comes to social media posts, with a total of 324,200 hashtags on Instagram — far above the NFL’s average of 121,477. The stadium’s hashtags were split among fans using the hashtag #levisstadium in direct response to the stadium’s name, while others went with #levistadium and #49slevisstadium in reference to the team’s name.

SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, ranked sixth. Known for its technological advancement, SoFi Stadium has a total of 221,200 hashtags. It is important to note that there are an estimated 263 sunny days per year in Los Angeles, making the Instagram pictures of SoFi Stadium sparkle even more.

Pickwise’s sports picks, parlays, and predictions specialists conducted research and ranked every NFL stadium based on the overall number of Instagram hashtags to determine which ones are the most picturesque.

Both California NFL Stadiums’ Outlooks

The outlook for both California NFL stadiums appears to be optimistic. Levi’s Stadium is undergoing a $200 million renovation to enhance the fan experience ahead of the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup in 2026. The stadium’s renovation plan is expected to modernize the stadium. SoFi Stadium is also undergoing a renovation, but on a larger scale of $5.3 billion. The stadium’s plan is projected to create a world-class experience for fans.

Final Thoughts

Both California NFL stadiums were mentioned by Pickwise. However, MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Giants and Jets, finished first with a total of 349,200 hashtags. Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots, settled for third with 276,600 hashtags, the most of any stadium not to host a Super Bowl.

Soldier Field, the home of the Chicago Bears, ranked fourth with 243,100 hashtags, a significant amount for a historic stadium. AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, rounded out the top five with 222,250 hashtags. In contrast, M&T Bank Stadium, the home of the Baltimore Ravens, was named the Least Instagrammable stadium in the NFL, with just 17,800 hashtags.