These new sports stadiums get the “W” for fan experience

It's August, which means sports fans everywhere are gearing up to support their beloved teams across pro football, basketball and the collegiate level. Fans are breathlessly preparing for the (fingers crossed) return to IRL experiences. Capacity restrictions and mask mandates aside, franchise managers know that today’s fans expect a whole lot more from a trip to the stadium than a hot dog and a kiss cam. Spectators need to feel like their ticket price was worth it, so that the return on their (increasingly pricey) investment delivers. To meet that demand, there is a slate of new, state-of-the-art venues opening this year for their first seasons (or, in some cases, first seasons with spectators). They aim to create a whole new fan experience to complement the main sporting event. Here, we’ve rounded up the stadiums that are leading the pack on XP, from best the food to the most integrated tech. SoFi Stadium SoFi Stadium is now home to the NFL's largest video board (Image courtesy Sofi Stadium) The $5.5-billion home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers (and site of the 2022 Super Bowl) is in Inglewood, California. The 3.1-million-square-foot facility, situated at the heart of live-work-play...