When The Athletic recently released its list of best and worst NFL venues, the Caesars Superdome in which the New Orleans Saints play their home games did not exactly receive rave reviews.
In fact, the outlet had it listed in the bottom 10. The Minnesota Vikings’ U.S. Bank Stadium sat atop the list three years ago and found itself there once again at No. 1 ahead of the 2023 season.
The Athletic’s Larry Holder commended the overall atmosphere of The Dome, but also found it to be lacking in some areas.
“The Caesars Superdome gets to host Super Bowls because it’s in New Orleans, not because of the facility,” Larry Holder wrote. “It’s one of the older venues to house an NFL franchise having opened its doors in 1975. The Dome atmosphere can pack a punch when the Saints are rolling. But the building certainly feels old with zero chance of a new facility anytime soon. Plus you’d expect better cuisine inside the Dome for a city known for its dining (although it’s known for excellent Bloody Marys). That said, the Dome is on the back nine of a significant renovation that should be complete by the time the Dome hosts Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, 2025.”
Just how improved the Saints’ stadium will be by the start of the 2025 season should be interesting to see, as will be where it ranks on their list after the renovations are complete.
