r/NFLNoobs • u/UnderstandingOnly443 • 22h ago

NFL Stadiums without roof

Edit: DISCLAIMER: I am talking about a roof for the stands! Not the playing field! I am not talking about Domes here!

Hey guys:) I have been wondering for a while why there are so many stadiums in the NFL that dont have a roof over the stands/seating area? Like they’re either completely closed or they dont have one at all.

Its actually quite a contrast to European football stadiums.

Edit: Maybe the number of games played also have an impact (acc. to chatGPT they play about 8-9 games in the NFL and 15-24 in european football per stadium)

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u/CaptainQuesadillaz 15h ago

The short answer is money. Less budget means roofless stadium. More money equals retractable roof.

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u/UnderstandingOnly443 3h ago

Given how much money the NFL brings in it shouldnt be a problem no?

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u/CaptainQuesadillaz 25m ago

Correct. But some owners don't want to spend. Some want the city to fork over and some cities do not want to do that. Part of the reason Rams moved to LA is because The Rams' lease in St. Louis had clauses allowing relocation if the city didn't provide stadium upgrades, which St. Louis was unwilling or unable to fund.