Lambeau Field maintains historic stadium design as NFL's oldest active venue

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:06 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Lambeau Field maintains historic stadium design as NFL's oldest active venue
Summary

Opened in 1957, Lambeau Field in Green Bay holds the status as the oldest continuously operated stadium in the NFL. The facility remains unique due to its large-capacity metal bench seating and its proximity to the playing field, a design attribute preserved despite the addition of a south end zone structure. Owned by the city of Green Bay and the Green Bay/Brown County Professional Football Stadium District, the venue operates on a lease agreement with the Green Bay Packers. The stadium integrates modern features such as the Atrium and the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame while maintaining its signature natural Kentucky Bluegrass and SISGrass turf. Its location remains tethered to the local residential neighborhood, which provides essential parking space for game days and large events like the 2025 NFL Draft.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Lambeau Field opened in 1957 and stands as the oldest continuously operating NFL stadium.
  • The venue features natural Kentucky Bluegrass and SISGrass polyethylene fiber turf.
  • Official stadium capacity is listed at 81,441 seats.
  • Neighboring residents provide critical overflow parking due to limited space on stadium grounds.
Latest Updates
  • 10:06 AMYahoo SportsWhat makes Lambeau Field unique? Historic touch, from benches to turf
What they're saying
"

If you're visiting Lambeau Field for the first time, you might be surprised by its metal bleachers or the houses right across the street. But many of the factors that make Lambeau unique are products of their time.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days