The NFL Stadiums with the Best (and Worst) Bathrooms
Every year, millions of fans fill NFL stadiums to cheer their favorite teams, soak up the atmosphere, and grab a cold drink along the way. Most fans won’t spend the whole game at the concessions or strolling the concourse—but they will need a bathroom break at some point. As any seasoned game-goer knows, a great game-day experience isn’t just touchdowns and halftime shows, it also depends on clean, well-maintained, easy-to-access restrooms. When nature calls, the last thing fans want is to miss a big play.
Nationwide Waste Service analyzed more than 200,000 Google reviews across all 30 NFL stadiums to see which venues deliver on this essential—but often overlooked—part of the fan experience. Each aspect—cleanliness, availability, wait times, and accessibility—was scored on a 1–10 scale, with 10 being the best. The category scores were then combined into an overall ranking, highlighting how even small improvements in restroom facilities can make a big difference for fans.
All 30 NFL Stadiums Ranked by Bathroom Quality
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Huntington Bank Field: Leading the League in Restroom Quality
Cleanliness 7.7 • Availability 8.0 • Wait Times 8.0 • Accessibility 7.7
Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field takes the top spot for restroom quality. Fans consistently praise its 113 available restrooms for being spotless, conveniently located, and well-stocked. With top marks in cleanliness, availability, and wait times, the Browns’ home makes bathroom breaks part of the game-day flow—not an interruption. Strong accessibility ratings further ensure visitors can navigate efficiently, even during peak halftime traffic.
Northwest Stadium Ranks Last: (Rest)Room for Improvement
Cleanliness 5.2 • Availability 5.0 • Wait Times 3.5 • Accessibility 5.8
Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, ranks dead last for restroom quality—bad news for Commanders fans. It has the lowest cleanliness score in the league, combined with poor ratings for availability, wait times, and accessibility—making bathroom breaks potentially more stressful than the game itself.
While some visitors noted that the restrooms were clean, many others reported that facilities were dirty, poorly maintained, and sometimes lacked basic supplies like toilet paper. Long waiting lines were another frequent complaint. Inconsistent upkeep and overcrowded facilities mean fans risk missing key plays, a stark reminder that not every stadium delivers the comfort and convenience supporters deserve.
Highmark Stadium: Long Lines Test Fans’ Patience
Cleanliness 5.3 • Availability 5.4 • Wait Times 3.1 • Accessibility 7.1
Home of the Buffalo Bills, Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, ranks lowest in the NFL for wait times (3.1), meaning fans often face long lines when trying to reach the restrooms. Overall, it comes in 29th place in the ranking. Other parts of the facilities may be fine, but bathroom breaks here are stressful and can cause fans to miss key moments of the game.
Visitors said the restrooms are inconveniently located on the upper level, with long lines—especially for women. The facilities are also often described as outdated, featuring troughs instead of modern urinals, which contributes to congestion and a less comfortable experience.
Baltimore Scores Big on Accessible Restrooms
Cleanliness 6.2 • Availability 6.5 • Wait Times 5.2 • Accessibility 7.8
M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens, leads the NFL in restroom accessibility with a score of 7.8. Fans consistently note that it is easy to locate and navigate facilities, even during peak game times. While the stadium ranks 21st overall—lagging behind in areas like cleanliness and wait times—it stands out for making restrooms quick and straightforward to reach.
The venue has 64 restrooms, all equipped with accommodations for guests with disabilities, and visitors often praise the helpful staff who keep operations running smoothly. For Ravens fans, this means one less game-day stressor and more time to focus on the action on the field.
Soldier Field: Accessibility Falls Short
Cleanliness 6.6 • Availability 5.3 • Wait Times 5.0 • Accessibility 4.7
Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, ranks lowest in the NFL for accessibility (4.7), underscoring ongoing challenges for fans trying to reach and use the restrooms. The stadium ranks 28th overall, with layout and crowd flow cited as the main issues. A common complaint is that not every level has restrooms—for example, fans on the 400 level must go down a floor, creating extra hurdles for older visitors or those with mobility challenges.
Even when restrooms are available, many are too small for game-day crowds, leading to bottlenecks and frustration. While the stadium provides elevators and all facilities meet disability standards, these shortcomings leave many fans feeling that a basic part of the game-day experience is unnecessarily difficult.
East vs. West: Bathroom Quality Appears to be an East Coast Pain Point
Bathroom quality reveals a clear geographic pattern: newer stadiums in the West and South dominate the top rankings, while older venues in the East and Midwest tend to struggle. SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (2020), Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (2017), and Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara (2014) stand out with smart layouts that make restrooms easy to find—even during halftime rushes.
In contrast, the bottom 10 are dominated by older East Coast and Midwest venues—such as Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium (opened in 1973), Chicago’s Soldier Field (opened in 1924), and Washington’s Northwest Stadium (opened in 1997)—where aging layouts and uneven upkeep continue to pose challenges.
Rivalries and Super Bowl Champions: Who Has the Better Bathrooms?
Even in the NFL’s most storied rivalries, the bathroom battle lines are clearly drawn. Browns fans top the league with the cleanest, most accessible restrooms, while their Bengals counterparts trail far behind. The West Coast sees a similar split: the 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium impresses at number two in terms of bathroom quality, while rivals like the Cowboys struggle in 25th place. And when Green Bay meets Chicago, fans at Lambeau Field (#13) enjoy a smoother experience than those navigating Soldier Field (#28). It turns out restroom quality is another way rivalries play out. The real win might just be spending less time in line and more time watching the game.
Look at the bathroom rankings of recent Super Bowl teams, and you’ll see some surprises. The Philadelphia Eagles, who won in 2025, play in a stadium that ranks #24. Their opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs, are only slightly better at #23. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers—who lost in 2024 against the Kansas City Chiefs—offer one of the best fan experiences at Levi’s Stadium (#2). When it comes to restrooms, even host stadiums have work to do: 2024’s Allegiant Stadium is #19, 2025’s Caesars Superdome #15. Clearly, both winning and hosting the Super Bowl does not guarantee a championship-worthy bathroom.
Game-Day Comfort Goes High-Tech: How Apps and AI Improve NFL Restrooms
- SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA): SoFi Stadium has not only been recently named one of the 10 best NFL stadiums, but it also offers fans modern comfort even during a bathroom break. Its restrooms are equipped with AI-powered product sensors that alert the facilities team when supplies like toilet paper, hand soap, or paper towels are running low.
- Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA): The San Francisco 49ers’ app sets itself apart by allowing fans to check live restroom wait times—alongside perks like food ordering and instant replays.
- Ford Field (Detroit, MI): At Ford Field in Detroit, home of the Lions, the official app helps visitors quickly locate the nearest restrooms, taking the hassle out of the search.
Big Games Need Big Bathrooms
- Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas): 1,430 toilets/urinals across 300 restrooms
- Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis): 1,400 fixtures
- MetLife Stadium (New Jersey): 1,350 fixtures
- U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis): 1,000 fixtures
- Caesars Superdome (New Orleans): 60 men’s, 60 women’s, 6 family restrooms
- Ford Field (Detroit): 105 public restrooms
- Lumen Field (Seattle): 63 restrooms
Methodology
Next, we calculated the average score for each stadium in each category. To combine these into an overall ranking, we applied a weighted formula: cleanliness counted the most (40%), followed by availability (25%), wait times (25%), and accessibility (10%).
Because the stadiums scored within a fairly tight range, we adjusted them to spread across a 20–100 scale. This makes the differences between stadiums clearer, while still keeping their original order the same.