Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins and the University of Miami Hurricanes, is campus-like venue of multiple sports and entertainment facilities. Its most recent major renovation culminated in a massive expansion with the 2022 construction of The Miami International Autodrome and the addition of its spacious paddock. On the culinary front, the venue features collaborations with celebrity restaurateurs like David Chang, Michelle Bernstein, and Michael Schwartz. Premium party terraces and unassigned seating areas provide fans with the option of a more social atmosphere on major event days.  And a transportation partnership with Florida’s Brightline rail system enhances accessibility for fans by providing a seamless and affordable shuttle connection to the system’s nearest station on NFL game days.

State Farm Arena, home to the Atlanta Hawks, stands out among sports venues thanks in large part to the venue’s reinvention through comprehensive renovations completed in 2018. Taking inspiration from the city’s BeltLine connectivity, the arena is redesigned to feel like a variety of interlinking ‘neighborhoods’ exemplified by experiences like Hawk Walk Market, Zac Brown’s Social Club, and ​​Killer Mike’s S.W.A.G. Shop, representing the city’s collective cultural vibrancy and its local legends. When it comes to transportation, Atlanta’s public rail MARTA deposits and picks up fans at the system’s venue-adjacent underground station. The venue’s commitment to making visits remarkable is backed up by VIP experiences that include interactive simulators, one-time-only menus, and exclusive player and press room access.

Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, the new home of the Texas Rangers, is MLB’s newest venue. It blends sports and entertainment inside the sprawling Arlington Entertainment District as part of a vibrant mixed-use development that includes iconic entertainment destinations like Six Flags Over Texas as well as a hotel and convention center, a variety of retail and dining, and plans for more. The baseball venue itself proudly brings together a variety of local food options through a regularly rotating selection of beloved Arlington-based restaurants. The culinary experience is made extra foodie for premium seat holders, who unlock exclusive menu items like spicy dumplings, pork belly bao buns, sticky ribs, brisket lasagna, and churro cannoli. And in addition to supporting local restaurateurs, the venue and the broader entertainment district supports over 1,500 full-time jobs and even more for part-time and seasonal positions.

Prudential Center, home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils and Seton Hall University's NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball team, stands as a beacon of sports and entertainment amidst both established and newer mixed-use developments in downtown Newark, New Jersey. In-venue design elements pay homage to fans’ teams, their New Jersey roots, and Newark’s rich industrial heritage. The venue in recent years has made a variety of technological upgrades and renovations from essentials to bell and whistles, from all-fiber 5G wireless outfitting, to a complete sound replacement with a brand-new audio system, to new automated and cashless self-checkout technology granting fans greater control and faster lines, and therefore more game-viewing time. Culinary options at the venue with their partner Levy Restaurants include collaborations with celebrity chefs like Melba Wilson of Melba’s Restaurant in Harlem and Fernando Desa of Goya Foods, bringing together culturally relevant and regionally renowned flavors. It’s the perfect answer to the venue's proximity to Newark Penn Station, a major transit hub where local and cross-state passenger rail systems intersect, bringing together fans and spectators from all over the region.

TD Garden, home to Boston’s Bruins and Celtics, anchors the city's entire sports and entertainment scene. It’s the indisputable heart of The Hub on Causeway, a bustling 1.5-million-square-foot mixed-use district in the city’s vibrant West End that has it all – housing, restaurants, office space, public transportation, and a variety of entertainment and retail options with something for everyone. Its most recent renovations added tens of thousands of square feet of new space and state-of-the-art video scoreboard technology. Other in-venue highlights include innovative walkout grab-and-go shopping at 2 sites, 5 premium social spaces overlooking the court, and celebrity chef-curated menus for special events.

Wells Fargo Center, home to Philadelphia’s Flyers and Sixers, raises venue standards with a recently-wrapped $400M renovation yielding cutting-edge in-venue technology and an overhauled visitor experience. The venue now features pioneering video board technology, modernized point-of-sale systems, and state-of-the-art security solutions. On the culinary side, the venue offers a range of food options reflective of Philadelphia’s rich food culture and inclusive menus catering to all. And with over 22,000 parking spots and excellent public transport connections, accessibility is straightforward. New luxury features for VIP sections and the addition of an affordable and social standing-room section underscore the venue’s commitment to every fan. On top of it all, the venue is part of a broader sports and dining complex with plans for mixed-use development that anticipates generating a vibrant community vibe.

Churchill Downs Racetrack, famed home of the Kentucky Derby, has undergone significant renovations in the past three years, more than doubling both the guest space in the venue overall and the total guest capacity in the Paddock. Its recent transformations include the addition of upgraded video displays, one of which is the venue’s new 360-degree video board. In terms of culinary offerings, the venue enlists the help of celebrity chefs to curate chef’s tables for guests in its VIP areas. The variety of luxury experiences available to premium guests is nothing short of exceptional, and include private betting parlors, a red carpet entrance, a rare bourbon tasting room, a speakeasy, behind-the-scenes access to trainers and jockeys, and even a dedicated concierge for each VIP guest to meet their every need.

Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, aimed to make every seat one of the venue’s best. Following recent upgrades, the venue now boasts 300 LCD screens and a new 17,400 square-foot LED dual-sided centerfield scoreboard, 3 times larger than its predecessor and the largest in baseball. A fully-loaded mobile app offers ticket buying and sharing, food ordering and delivery, and interactive in-venue games. Security at the venue is top-notch with innovations like optimized security screening and opt-in facial recognition touchless entry, making entry secure, easy, and futuristic. On the culinary front, the venue offers fans a fresh lineup every year from nationally and locally recognized names bringing exclusive flavors in the form of menu items collaboration, restaurants, and dedicated stands. And a subway station located practically at the stadium’s doorstep makes getting there and back as straightforward as a typical New York commute.

Frost Bank Center, the home of the San Antonio Spurs and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, is a technological trailblazer. It became the first U.S. venue with Wi-Fi 6 services, offers hi-tech grab-and-go walkout or AI checkout options at 7 separate sites (the most per seat of the Best Venues), and uses a drone security technology to analyze guest traffic flow and congestion in order to make proactive adjustments to improve the fan experience. On the culinary front, the venue is equally innovative. A new food hall concept features dining options by celebrity chefs behind treasured local establishments. And a culinary residency centers up-and-coming local and minority-owned restaurateurs, widening their reach and offering fans the unique opportunity of discovering culinary gems before they’re mainstream.

Moody Center opened its doors in 2022 on the University of Texas campus in the heart of downtown Austin. It not only hosts University of Texas men’s and women’s basketball games, but also a range of family and sporting events like gymnastics, motorsports, and UFC. The venue stands out for embracing the eclectic Austin culture that fans adore, highlighted by recently-addition of murals from diverse local artists and food options inspired by the city’s vibrant food scene. Dinings options are rounded out with celebrity-inspired options by Shaquile O'neal, Christian Navarro, and soon Trisha Yearwood. Premium amenities include exclusive high-end menu items, luxury furnished lounge areas, the option of a dedicated representative, and an under-construction speakeasy.