From loaded hot dogs and cheesy nachos to lobster rolls and salt-sprinkled fries, no game day is complete without a stadium food haul. While traditionally these crowd-packed arenas have offered a mediocre selection, the past few years have seen some major food innovations, with local vendors serving up flavorful dishes and new takes on classic hand-held items. Whether you're after regional favorites or giant sharing platters, we've put together a list of the best foods available at football and baseball stadiums across America. 

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the top-rated stadium foods, counting down to the most delicious of all. 

Our ranking is based on reviews, awards and accolades, and on the opinions of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

Those heading to a Pats game hungry can rest easy knowing that they can get their hands on a tasty personal pan from Sal’s Pizza. The official pizza of the New England Patriots, fans can choose between regular cheese or pepperoni, alongside other stadium favorites like hot dogs and soft pretzels. Expect ultra-cheesy slices big enough to share. 

Football season is all about hot dogs, and Lumen Field offers a seriously delicious option that’s well worth snapping up. Home of the Seattle Seahawks, fans can get their chops around a footlong dog topped with braised short rib, crispy onions, and pickled shimeji mushrooms. Available from the Home Taste Advantage Stands, this tangy number takes the humble dog to a whole new level.

Those cheering on the Jacksonville Jaguars have a lot to look forward to at EverBank Stadium, thanks to hospitality partners Delaware North. The brand has revamped the stadium’s offerings, with plenty of mouth-watering dishes and held-hand favorites worth trying. The Buffalo chicken sandwich loaded with blue cheese and slaw is proving a fan favorite, as are the Walking Tacos, featuring Fritos or Nacho Cheese Doritos topped with beef, chicken, or Impossible meat, with cheese sauce, sour cream, salsa, and jalapeños.

Home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, MetLife Stadium has plenty of tasty options for fans to tuck into during football season – a crowd favorite continues to be Nonna Fusco’s Kitchen and its Italian American offerings. Crispy, crunchy and bursting with a creamy ricotta filling, the fried ravioli is hard to beat and comes served with a rich tomato-vodka sauce. The zeppoles (Italian-style donut holes topped with powdered sugar) are a must-try, too.

There may be other hot dog options at Denver's Coors Field, but Biker Jim's offers an unusually diverse selection of franks. Loaded with toppings, the dogs here come in a range of styles and meats, from bacon-wrapped Cheddar to reindeer sausage and Louisiana red hot. There's even a vegan option available, laced with herbs. In short, there's a dog for every taste here.

From street corn to taquitos, supporters with club level tickets can cheer on the Houston Texans while chowing down on delicious Mexican-inspired plates from Hugo’s. Drawing on dishes from James Beard Award–winning chef Hugo Ortega’s signature restaurant, the trio of tacos is a fan favorite, with filling options including barbacoa and carnitas.

Denver Broncos fans have never had to complain about the food options at Empower Field at Mile High, with everything from cheese-stuffed burgers and giant burritos to French dip sandwiches and a hefty pork belly BLT on offer. For pizza fiends there's only one place worth getting a slice, and it's Blue Pan Pizza. The local favorite dishes out Detroit-style pies to hungry visitors galore.

No Las Vegas Raiders game experience is complete unless you've cheering from the sidelines with a donut from cult favorite Pinkbox Doughnuts in hand. The local chain serves its signature doughy delights – complete with limited-edition designs – at Allegiant Stadium every game, and you can expect everything from football-shaped treats to helmet-topped styles, and plenty more in between.

Said to serve the best fried chicken in the city, Sweet Chick offers a limited menu to Mets fans at Citi Field. The line can be long, but it's well worth it for the OG sandwich. Boneless fried chicken is paired with herby mayonnaise and butter pickles, all sandwiched inside a soft potato bun. It may be simple but it's a classic for a reason – just make sure you grab a napkin or two as things can get seriously messy. 

Empanadas may not be a dish you’d expect to find at a stadium, but this hand-held food actually makes for a very tasty, mess-free football snack. Panthers’ fans seriously rate the options from local chain Sabor Latin Street Grill, which specializes in Latin American cuisine. Eager tasters can choose between black bean or chicken options, then tuck into a portion of sugar-coated churros for dessert.

Kansas City is one of the great barbecue hubs in the US, and the KC Royals’ Kauffman Stadium certainly offers plenty of smoked meat to reflect that, but one of the spot’s best regional treats is much sweeter and much colder. A Missouri favorite, Belfonte Dairy sells creamy milkshakes and indulgent sundaes in the stadium's Outfield Experience area, with additional pint stands scattered throughout the building.

Cheer on the Chiefs at their next game with a side of loaded fries from Thai-influenced barbecue joint, Buck Tui BBQ. Home to a bricks-and-mortar restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas, the local hotspot has been serving up a selection of delicious dishes at Arrowhead Stadium since 2022 and continues to wow fans. Everything on the menu is great, but the barbecue fries topped with meat, cheese, and sauces are especially tasty.

Progressive Field is where the Cleveland Guardians play ball, and several local restaurants have in-stadium outposts that offer top-notch nachos. There’s some dispute over which spot is the very best, but it’s hard to beat the loaded chips from Momocho, which come made-to-order and topped with chicken, pulled pork, chorizo, oozy queso, and a signature coriander lime cream.

Anyone from the San Francisco Bay area will know just how good Toto’s Pizzeria is, and lucky 49ers fans can finally tuck into a personal size pizza during the game. Serving up Neapolitan-style pies since 1932, the old-school mini chain has brought its legendary offering to Levi’s Stadium for the 2024 season. Choose between a classic cheese or pepperoni pie finished with house-made tomato sauce, mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and oregano. Pair your pizza with a sweet cream and chocolate cannoli and you won’t have any regrets. 

Corn dogs may be a standard offering at football games, but Lucas Oil Stadium offers up a colorful spin on the classic with The Ringer. Matching the Indianapolis Colts’ navy kit and arena, this footlong option comes slathered with honey and rolled in a blue Takis crumb. Anything but ordinary, it’s proving a hit with fans – even if it is just for the novelty factor!   

Eagles fans are lucky enough to have access to some of the best stadium food in the US. Lincoln Financial Field proudly embraces its Philly food culture, with everything from cheesesteaks and soft pretzels to hamburgers and Buffalo chicken available from the stands. There's one dish that really stands out, though, and it comes in the form of the crabfries from Chickie's & Pete's. A local favorite, the famous crinkle-cut fries are tossed in a secret blend of spices and served with a creamy, cheesy dipping sauce.

Family-owned chain Hattie B’s Hot Chicken landed at Nissan Stadium in September 2024 – and Tennessee Titans fans can’t get enough. Famed for its ranging spice levels, from Southern style to fiery Cluck Up!!!, game goers can sample the brand’s renowned fried chicken sandwich complete with American cheese, pickles, and a soft bun.

During the freezing cold Minnesota winters, Vikings fans may well be keen to sample something fiery to warm them up. Nashville Coop at U.S. Bank Stadium is the go-to place for a hot Nashville-style chicken Sammich. Here you can pick your spice level, from No Heat to 24hr PAIN, and add any extras you wish. The sandwich comes in a butter bun with pickles and Coop sauce.

Taking the classic baseball food to new heights, American Family Field offers a range of unusual loaded hot dogs at the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Its Dog Gone Fowl is a firm fan favorite; this tasty creation sees a dog topped with a crispy chicken finger, American cheese, ranch, Secret Stadium Sauce (unique to the Milwaukee Brewers since the early 1970s), tater tots, and chives, all slotted inside a standard bun. Innovative and interesting, it certainly doesn’t disappoint. 

M&T Bank Stadium may be home to an array of innovative foodie offerings, but a Ravens Flock favorite is food vendor Pat & Stuggs. Championing giant, gourmet burgers, meaty-topped hot dogs, and garlicky fries, the stand has become renowned for its stadium snacks. One order highlight includes the shaved rib-eye sandwich, stacked with meat, oozy cheese, and fried onions, all packed inside a soft bun. It may be messy, but it’s so worth it.

From cheesy steak quesadillas to barbecue platters, fans of the Buffalo Bills can enjoy a stack of different food options thanks to Highmark Stadium’s hospitality partnership with Delaware North. However, those in the know head to stand 716 to try the Queen City Weck. This tasty offering features piles of roast beef loaded on a Wegmans weck roll with a creamy horseradish fondue. It's sticky, messy and all the better for it.

Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins football team, has long supported local food businesses, and Mojo Donuts is one of the favorites. Specializing in unusual donut styles, including both sweet and savory toppings, expect plenty of innovative flavors – think bacon and Nutella, guava and cheese, and banana cream pie.

A Detroit staple, no trip to the Midwestern city is complete without sampling a Hani from National Coney Island, and luckily for Detroit Tigers’ fans, they can get their hands on the local favorite at Comerica Park. Filling and delicious, this hand-held food sees a fluffy round of pita stuffed with meats, cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise. At the baseball stadium, a tasty grilled chicken breast option is available with a mix of Swiss and American cheeses.

At the home of the Washington Commanders, visitors can try a range of tasty bites from deep-pan pizza to oozy mac ’n’ cheese, but seasoned fans head directly for DMV Crabrolls. Located in the main concourse, you’ll find chef James Taylor cooking up jumbo lump crab meat that’s wrapped in a crispy egg roll and fried to perfection. Served with fries, it’s hard to beat. 

Hot dogs are always a great stadium food option, but the classic Eastern European sausages from Kramarczuk's make for a particularly satisfying snack while enjoying a Minnesota Twins game. The famed deli has been a Minneapolis mainstay since 1954, known for its high-quality sausages and excellent service. The Polish stand is a Target Field favorite, with each offering made all the better with a slick of mustard and plenty of sauerkraut and grilled onions.

At the Huntington Bank Field stadium, barbecue lovers can get their fix courtesy of Cleveland favorite Mabel’s BBQ. The local restaurant, renowned for its melt-in-the-mouth meats, serves up its signature dish from a stand here. The Big Pig features juicy pulled pork finished with a sweet barbecue sauce and stuffed inside a fluffy potato bun. It’s a real crowd-pleaser and is loved by Cleveland Browns fans.

If the thought of a fluorescent blue cotton candy burrito (yes, it’s really a thing and is sold here) is enough to put you off all arena foods, fear not – State Farm Stadium’s giant boxed nachos will win you back over. As the name suggests, fully loaded nachos (think ground beef, black olives, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pickled jalapeños) come packaged inside a pizza box. Perfect for sharing, the item is sold at three stands across the stadium.

In a nod to rookie quarterback Caleb Williams’ iconic claw pose – as well as the club’s name – Solider Field launched a giant bear paw–inspired pretzel in 2024, and fans have gone wild for it. Big enough to share with several friends, this pleasingly chewy number comes with a trio of dips, cinnamon cream cheese sugar included.

Boston's signature hand-held meal is the lobster roll, so it's only natural for the dish to feature on the menu at New England stadiums. At Fenway Park, you'll find fast food chain Luke's Lobster serving up Maine-style buttery rolls stacked with fresh, juicy lobster meat. In many fans' opinions, there's no better accompaniment to a Red Sox home game. 

From skimping on the meat to overdoing it with the rice, burritos can be hit and miss at football games, but SoFi Stadium’s shredded beef offering is a stellar option. Home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, this burrito, available from Olvera Street, comes stuffed with braised beef, Spanish rice, refried beans, and a mix of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Other tasty options include asada fries, a Cali-style burrito, and Baja fish tacos.

It’s not hard to find a tasty Cuban sandwich in Tampa, so perhaps that’s why Raymond James Stadium takes its version so seriously. The bread for its famed option is sourced directly from the historic neighborhood of Ybor City and comes filled with smoked, sliced meat, pickles, cheese, and plenty of sauce. There’s an equally delicious vegetarian option available too.

Pierogis – Polish-style dumplings – are a staple in Pittsburgh, thanks to the city’s robust Eastern European community and one of the most popular food kiosks at Pittsburgh's PNC Park is Manny's BBQ, named after former Pirates player Manny Sanguillén. The mini pierogis, which come topped with a choice of barbecue pork or chicken, are a particularly tasty option.

Is a Detroit-style Coney, loaded with meaty chili, mustard, and diced onions, the best version of a Coney out there? Detroit Lions' fans certainly think so. For the 2024-25 football season, Ford Field stadium is running a ‘Battle of the Coneys’ competition, where standard Detroit Coney dogs will be going up against a style inspired by the visiting team. With the snack available from various stands, it’s the ultimate foodie rivalry.

A Louisiana staple, it’s only natural that po’ boy sandwiches feature on menus across Caesars Superdome. While you’ll arguably find bigger – and tastier – options outside of the stadium, Dressed Or Not New Orleans Poboys does a great job of bringing this classic sandwich to the park. The lucky Who Dat Nation community can get their hands on cochon de lait (roast pork), fried shrimp, and wild mushroom styles.

There's no question that some of the greatest hot dogs can be found at baseball stadiums, and Chicago-style dogs are one of the most popular styles of all. A proper one features a Vienna beef sausage on a poppy seed bun with yellow mustard, diced onions, sport peppers, a pickle spear, fresh tomatoes, and a sprinkle of celery salt. Home of the Chicago Cubs, you'll find plenty of stands serving up the classic at Wrigley Field.

Sure, you expect to find burgers and pizzas served at a football game, but a dish combining the two? At the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – home of the Dallas Cowboys – this unusual yet delicious-sounding combo is dished up from the Papa John's stands and features a 16oz Angus beef patty, lettuce, tomato, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella, all sandwiched between two pepperoni pizzas.

Larger than a typical wiener and made with a courser meat grind combining beef and pork, half-smokes are a Washington DC staple. Ben's Chili Bowl has been selling the dogs at its flagship location since 1958, and Washington Nationals fans can also get a taste at Nationals Park. Here the classic half-smoke is served on a warm steamed bun with mustard, onions, and a generous helping of Ben’s famous chili sauce.

Coming out top in the NFL’s annual Voice of the Fan 2023 awards for its food and beverage offerings, it’s no surprise that the home of the Atlanta Falcons is brimming with tasty options. Those in the know order the giant stadium nachos, which features a mix of red and black tortilla chips, braised brisket, queso blanco, pico de gallo, and barbecue sauce. The epic portion even comes slotted inside a box shaped like the famed Mercedes-Benz Stadium itself.

Eating deep-fried cheese curds is an essential part of any visit to Wisconsin, and there’s no better place to try them than at a Green Bay Packers game. 1919 Kitchen and Tap is a gastropub at the Lambeau Field stadium that serves a great version of the dish, dusting the squeaky cheese curds with a tasty Parmesan breading before frying. The perfect snack for any Cheesehead cheering on from the stands, each crunchy bite is even more delicious when dipped in the tasty romesco sauce that comes on the side.

No Los Angeles Dodgers home match is complete without a legendary Dodger Dog (often referred to as the most iconic hot dog in baseball), and thankfully Dodger Stadium sells them by the bucket load. A favorite since 1962, a 10-inch pork dog is slotted into a long roll and usually topped with a mix of ketchup, mustard, diced onions, and relish. It may be simple, but it’s a classic for a reason.

The quality of burgers at a game can vary wildly, but Yankee Stadium has been shaking up the scene with its 99 Burger. Launched in 2023 to honor New York Yankees player Aaron Judge, this giant option – stacked with two wagyu beef patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, secret sauce, and dill pickles in a brioche bun – is well worth seeking out. That is, if you’re even able to – only 99 burgers are made per game.

You can’t go to a baseball game in Philadelphia without indulging in a classic Philly cheesesteak, and the ones Tony Luke's dish out at Ashburn Alley in Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, are excellent. The iconic beef cheesesteak is the way to go (though you can also opt for roast pork), served with your choice of sharp provolone, American cheese, or Cheese Whiz. Make a meal out of it with a side of curly fries.

With a name like Great American Ball Park, the home of the Cincinnati Reds needs to have some classic all-American food on offer. This ball field certainly delivers, thanks to Cincinnati mainstay Skyline Chili, purveyors of an ultra-cheesy Coney dog. Available at the baseball stadium (and Paycor Stadium for any Cincinnati Bengals fans), it's essentially a hot dog in a steamed bun topped with diced onions and Skyline’s secret recipe chili, finished off with a mountain of grated Cheddar cheese. Whether served with a side of baseball or football, it's impossible to beat.

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Last updated by Lottie Woodrow.