National Stadiums - United States

United States

  • Like Spain, Germany or Italy, the US soccer team has no dedicated stadium or arena. They play at different venues throughout the country for exhibition or tournament purposes. However, 21 games have been held on RFK Stadium in the country's capital, Washington, D.C., more than any other venue in the country, which led to suggestions that RFK Memorial should be their national stadium. The women's soccer team also has no dedicated venue.

Note that in the United States, national team matches occupy a relatively minor place in the overall sports landscape, with the exception of the Olympic basketball and ice hockey tournaments and the World Cups in men's and women's soccer. Media and fan attention focuses mainly on the country's major professional leagues and on college sports. Currently-active venues that are frequently used for national championships include:

  • Fenway Park (baseball), the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball, which was used for 10 World Series as of 2007.
  • The Home Depot Center (soccer), which hosted the most MLS Cups (5 as of 2012).
  • Mercedes-Benz Superdome (American football, basketball), which has hosted the most Super Bowls (7 as of 2013) and NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championships (5 as of 2012); also hosts the BCS National Championship Game every four years.
  • Staples Center (basketball), which has been used for the most NBA Finals (7 as of 2010).

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