Worst/Best Sports stadium venues

[hi_im_god]

worst:

1) bagdhad. Just type "iraq" and "sports" in any search engine.
2) anyplace ending in "stan".
3) i bet you didn't know they had sport stadiums in sub saharan africa.
4) they also have them throughout north africa
5) north korea.

i can't believe haiti missed the cut.

[Cannon Shell]

Back when the Knicks mattered there was nothing quite like MSG on the night of a big game. Also Vegas is unbelievable the night of a big fight. Tremendous buzz.

[NTamm1215]

Here in Houston we've seen a revitalization of downtown because of the Toyota Center (Rockets) and Minute Maid Park (Astros). Before the Rockets moved downtown the area around the Summit was and still is pristine.

Unfortunately we still have the eighth eyesore of the world sitting next to Reliant Stadium which is a beautiful place.

NT

[ALostTexan]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Here in Houston we've seen a revitalization of downtown because of the Toyota Center (Rockets) and Minute Maid Park (Astros). Before the Rockets moved downtown the area around the Summit was and still is pristine.

Unfortunately we still have the eighth eyesore of the world sitting next to Reliant Stadium which is a beautiful place.

NT

Amazing part is looking at Reliant Stadium, and comparing it to the "8th Wonder of the World". The Astraydome looks like a Yugo now compared to a modern-day arena...

ALostTexan

[ddthetide]

how about superdome, bourbon st in new orleans, new years eve before the National Championship game. Bama 34- miami 13.

old Legion Field for the Alabama-auburn game when the stadium was split 50-50. outside the stadium, the Bama RV nation, tailgates, pit beef bbq's, the bars acrossed the street.
as much as i hate to say it, un. tenn. 106,000 is pretty impressive. most of the SEC is impressive.

[Cannon Shell]

I went to the Saints playoff game against Philadelphia. Never seen anything quite like it. Had a Steve Miller band concert right on the concourse outside the Dome. Place was insane 3 hours before kickoff. Inside was the loudest place I have ever been. It was a little scary in my section as there was pretty much chaos the entire game.

[saucon17]

BEST

The Palestra: On the campus of U of Pa., plus a great place to see a basketball game

Husky Stadium: Horseshoe shaped stadium with east end zone opened over looking the Harbour

Oaklawn Park: Hot Springs area is great.

Camden Yards: Second that

PNC Park: Great area around the stadium in Pittsburgh


WORST

Meadowlands Sports Complex: Area sucks and traffic on Rt. 3 can be a nightmare

Shea Stadium: Just don't care for the area and to much noise from planes taking off/landing at La Guardia.

[ELA]

I've got to say that I've been to stadiums/arenas all over the world and there are certain venues that just have something very special about them. Back in the ol' days, there was nothing -- nothing even close -- to Madison Square Garden for a NY Knicks game. Even better was the Garden on fight night (a very long time ago, LOL).

Attending a Montreal Canadiens game in the legendary and hallowed halls of the Montreal Forum -- words cannot describe it. The Molson Arena, now called the Bell Center Arena -- taking nothing away from it -- doesn't have a glimmer of the electricity or excitement that the old Forum had. Now, if it was a Cup game, forget about words, LOL. When Montreal scored and the crowd went wild -- the arena shook! You felt the vibration throughout the entire building, and it came up through the floor right through your legs.

Watching the Boston Celtics play in the "gahden" was also something very special. Ceasars Palace, back in the day, on fight night was incredible.

The Superdome in New Orleans was also an incredible stadium.

Eric

[satan's twin]

From the pics taken by the FBI, it looks like Mike Vick's home is a lovely venue for the adjacent dog fighting pits.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Back when the Knicks mattered there was nothing quite like MSG on the night of a big game.

No doubt. I used to go to most games and when it mattered the place was incredible. I will never forget the night Jordan came back and scored 55. An amazing night.

[MaTH716]

As a Yankee fan it is tough to admit this, but I love Fenway Park. Everything about it is great(except the fans). LOL! You guys are right about big games at MSG, nothing could compare to it in 94 when the Rangers and the Knicks were both in the finals. Also, I forgot what year it was, but watching the crowd shot when LJ made that 4 point play against the Pacers was one of the coolest things I have seen. It was pandemonium.
As far as the worst. Shea stadium is an absolute toilet, there are no redeeming qualities about the place!

[ninetoone]

Camden Yards & the Inner Harbor are nice, but you'd better not go a few blocks in the wrong direction or you might change your mind!!

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by ninetoone

Camden Yards & the Inner Harbor are nice, but you'd better not go a few blocks in the wrong direction or you might change your mind!!

the area right next to the backside of pimlico is does NOT have boy scouts in it ! there were 2 gang related murders there before preakness 2006.

[ddthetide]

worst for visiting fans any arena in philadelphia and wvu.