Four Upcoming NFL Stadiums Redefine League Architecture
With the NFL season kicking off, Dezeen showcases four notable stadium projects in the pipeline, comprising two new constructions and two significant renovations, anticipated to finish between 2028 and 2031. Recently, Populous finalized a stadium for the Buffalo Bills in New York. In Jacksonville, HOK is set to revamp EverBank Stadium with a new facade and extensive landscaping, projected for completion by 2028. The Washington Commanders' stadium at RFK Campus, accommodating 70,000 spectators and designed by HKS, is scheduled for 2030, incorporating both classical and contemporary styles. Additionally, HOK will upgrade Bank of America Stadium for the Carolina Panthers, also finishing in 2030. Lastly, a new venue for the Kansas City Chiefs, crafted by Manica and HTNB, is expected by 2031, emphasizing tailgating culture.
Key facts
- Populous completed a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills in New York in late summer 2026.
- The last major wave of NFL stadiums was in the early 2020s with SoFi Stadium and Allegiant Stadium.
- HOK is renovating EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, with completion in 2028.
- HKS is designing the Washington Commanders' new stadium at RFK Campus, with completion in 2030.
- HOK is renovating Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, with completion in 2030.
- Manica and HTNB are designing a new Chiefs Stadium in Kansas, with completion in 2031.
- The Commanders and Chiefs stadiums will feature anti-clastic glass roofs.
- The Chiefs' new stadium will be surrounded by parking lots for tailgating, not a sports district.
Entities
Institutions
- Populous
- HOK
- HKS
- Manica
- HTNB
- NFL
- Buffalo Bills
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Washington Commanders
- Carolina Panthers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- SoFi Stadium
- Allegiant Stadium
- EverBank Stadium
- Bank of America Stadium
- Arrowhead Stadium
- RFK Stadium
- Dezeen
Locations
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- Jacksonville
- Florida
- Washington DC
- Charlotte
- North Carolina
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Anacostia River
- United States
Sources
- Dezeen —