Today, it's estimated that the sports industry is worth more than $500 billion, and owners are spending more money than ever before to build the most state of the art sports stadium to host their professional franchises. The team at Construction Disputes brings you this infographic which analyzes which stadiums around the globe have cost the most money to build. It also includes the adjusted costs for inflation. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California is by far the most expensive stadium ever built, at a cost of $5.5 billion. Having opened in 2020, it's home to two NFL franchises in the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams, and will also host upcoming major events including Super Bowl LVI (2022), WWE WrestleMania XXXIX (2023), and the 2028 Olympics.
In fact, 12 of the 30 stadiums listed on this infographic are homes to NFL teams, truly showing the popularity of the National Football League.
Infographic by: constructiondisputes