Big Four Pro Sports' Dirtiest Stadiums and Arenas

By Chris Altman | Last updated Jan 10, 2025 1:58 PM ET

Whether it’s the NFL, NBA, NHL or MLB, attending a professional sporting event in North America is about so much more than just the action on the field- it’s also about the atmosphere!

No matter your sporting preference, any game can be an immersive experience, one where fans come together to soak up the electric atmosphere, explore iconic stadiums, and enjoy the endless variety of food and drinks at the concession stands.

From pregame rituals to thrilling halftime shows, a game day is a full sensory adventure that combines the love of sport with unforgettable entertainment!

However, plenty of fans often notice that their surroundings during a game are far from squeaky clean. With this in mind, we carried out some research to identify the least hygienic stadiums among all Big Four professional sports teams.

Big Four’s dirtiest stadiums and arenas

Let’s begin by looking at the top ten teams ranked for having the dirtiest stadiums and arenas across the four major leagues:

1. Calgary Flames

The NHL’s Calgary Flames play at Scotiabank Saddledome, which is ranked as the most unhygienic stadium. With 61,840 total mentions and 6,220 negative words associated with hygiene, that makes 10.06% of mentions with negative words. Thus, they take the number one spot across all four leagues for the dirtiest sports arena.

2. Ottawa Senators

Canadian Tire Centre is where you’ll find the Ottawa Senators playing NHL games. They have 57,180 total mentions, 5,380 of which are negative words associated with hygiene, making up 9.41% of all mentions.

3. Edmonton Oilers

Another NHL team, the Edmonton Oilers, play at Rogers Place. They have 165,940 total mentions, with 15,520 containing negative words associated with hygiene, which is 9.35% of the total negative feedback.

4. Philadelphia Eagles

Moving to the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles play at Lincoln Financial Field. With 117,300 total mentions, they have received 10,680 negative words associated with hygiene, which is 9.10% in total.

5. Green Bay Packers

Also in the NFL, the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field have 182,920 total mentions, with 13,600 negative words associated with hygiene, which is 7.43% (a significantly lower volume than the top four).

6. Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks in the NHL play at Rogers Arena, which has 166,600 total mentions, 12,320 negative words associated with hygiene, which is 7.39% of mentions that include negative descriptions.

7. Winnipeg Jets

The Canada Life Centre, where the Winnipeg Jets play their NHL matches, has 48,940 total mentions and 3,580 negative words associated with hygiene, resulting in 7.32% of mentions including negativity.

8. Washington Commanders

The NFL’s Washington Commanders and the Northwest Stadium come in at number 8, with 42,260 total mentions, and 2,500 negative words associated with hygiene. That’s 5.92% of mentions that include negative feedback.

9. Nashville Predators

Bridgestone Arena hosts the Nashville Predators and their NHL matches. This venue has 113,080 total mentions, 6,620 negative words associated with hygiene and 5.85% of mentions that include them.

10. Buffalo Sabres

At number 10, the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres are based at KeyBank Center, which received 32,080 total mentions. There are 1,840 negative words associated with hygiene, which is 5.74% of mentions that contain them.

The dirtiest NFL stadiums

Now, let’s focus on the NFL and see which stadiums are the dirtiest according to our data:

Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Eagles) – 9.10% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Lambeau Field (Green Bay Packers) – 7.43% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Northwest Stadium (Washington Commanders) – 5.92% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Raymond James Stadium (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) – 5.70% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Caesars Superdome (New Orleans Saints) – 5.06% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.

For comparison, the Tennessee Titans have the best ranking for hygiene. The Nissan Stadium has 1,118,100 total mentions and 6,520 negative words associated with hygiene, which is just 0.58%.

The dirtiest NBA arenas

Basketball fans will be pleased to hear that there isn’t an NBA arena that makes the overall top ten. However, here are the ten dirtiest arenas for this league:

Madison Square Garden (New York Knicks) – 4.83% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Moda Center (Portland Trail Blazers) – 4.47% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Ball Arena (Denver Nuggets) – 4.21% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Lakers) – 4.11% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee Bucks) – 4.06% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have the best ranking for hygiene. The Intuit Dome has 191,260 total mentions and 2,340 negative words associated with hygiene, which is just 1.24%.

The dirtiest NHL arenas

This may or may not surprise you, but the NHL hosts seven out of the ten dirtiest major league stadiums and arenas. Here are the top five:

Scotiabank Saddledome (Calgary Flames) – 10.06% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Canadian Tire Centre (Ottawa Senators) – 9.41% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Rogers Place (Edmonton Oilers) – 9.35% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Rogers Arena (Vancouver Canucks) – 7.39% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Canada Life Centre (Winnipeg Jets) – 7.32% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.

As for the most hygienic NHL arena according to our data, Centre Bell, where the Montreal Canadiens play, has 64,560 total mentions and only 400 negative words associated with hygiene, which is 0.62%.

The dirtiest MLB stadiums

Last but not least, here are the top five MLB stadiums when it comes to low levels of hygiene:

Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati Reds) – 5.32% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
American Family Field (Milwaukee Brewers) – 4.92% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Coors Field (Colorado Rockies) – 4.75% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Nationals Park (Washington Nationals) – 4.68% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.
Truist Park (Atlanta Braves) – 4.41% of mentions with negative words associated with hygiene.

We then have the stadium that scores highest in the MLB for hygiene, which is IoanDepot Park, the home of the Miami Marlins. With 56,540 total mentions and just 700 negative words associated with hygiene, this venue achieved 1.24%.

So, there you have it; those are the dirtiest and most unhygienic sports venues in the Major Leagues of America. But if you want more insight into other areas of Major American sporting events and the odds of the games going ahead, then head over to Yardbarker today.

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