THE LOUDEST SPORTS STADIUMS IN THE WORLD

From high school to NFL football stadiums, the better the experience, the higher the volume. The best time is a LOUD time! You'll definitely want to bring your EarPeace! That also isn’t an accident. Stadiums are designed in the same way old Roman stadiums were designed--loud means means excitement and energy, pumping up the fans as well as the players, which means the decibel levels also get pumped up. Seattle Seahawks’ fans have a reputation for being so loud they earned the nickname “The Twelfth Man”. They even set a Guinness World Record for loudest crowd noise in December 2013 measuring in at 137.6 decibels - only to be outdone in 2014 when the Kansas City Chiefs fans at Arrowhead Stadium roared to a 142.2 dba reading.

All fun and games until you realize 142 decibels for any period of time at all, even a few seconds, can be enough to cause a small amount of permanent hearing damage. That's the volume on the tarmac at an airport. There is no safe exposure time to 142 decibels. Here is the scene around the NFL… this is a lot of ringing ears...

The Loudest Stadiums in the world are:

Arrowhead Stadium

Home of the Kansas City Chiefs (American football)

• The current world record holder with a 142.2 dba reading set before a national television audience on Monday Night Football.
• Designed specially to enhance crowd noise, the stadium’s concrete seating bowl and metal roof are angled in a way that reflects sound straight back to the center of the stadium.

CenturyLink Field

Home of the Seattle Seahawks (American football)

• Known as the "12th Man" due to the overwhelming support from the fans
• The stadium's design amplifies the noise, creating a deafening environment

Estadio Azteca

Home of Club América and the Mexico national football team

• One of the largest stadiums in the world, with a capacity of over 87,000
• The crowd's passion and enthusiasm make it one of the loudest stadiums in the world
• The unique architecture of the stadium helps to amplify the noise

Signal Iduna Park

Home of Borussia Dortmund (soccer)

• Known as the "Yellow Wall," the stadium's South Stand is the largest standing terrace in Europe
• The fans' chants and songs reverberate throughout the stadium, creating an intense atmosphere
• The acoustics of the stadium contribute to the overall loudness

Maracanã Stadium

Home of Flamengo and Fluminense (soccer)

• One of the most iconic stadiums in the world, with a rich history
• The passionate Brazilian fans create a vibrant and loud atmosphere during matches
• The stadium's open design allows the noise to travel and fill the entire space

Camp Nou

Home of FC Barcelona (soccer)

• One of the largest stadiums in Europe, with a capacity of over 99,000
• The fans' chants and cheers can be heard from miles away
• The stadium's architecture helps to amplify the noise, creating an intimidating environment for opposing teams

Gillette Stadium

Home of the New England Patriots (American football)

• The stadium's design and construction contribute to the noise levels
• The passionate Patriots fans create a loud and energetic atmosphere during games
• The noise can be heard throughout the stadium, making it difficult for opposing teams to communicate

Stade Vélodrome

Home of Olympique de Marseille (soccer)

• The stadium's unique design helps to amplify the noise
• The passionate Marseille fans create a lively and loud atmosphere during matches
• The noise can be heard both inside and outside the stadium

Anfield

Home of Liverpool FC (soccer)

• The fans' chants and songs create an electric atmosphere during matches
• The stadium's architecture helps to amplify the noise, creating a wall of sound
• The noise can be heard throughout the stadium, making it a daunting place for opposing teams to play

San Mamés Stadium

Home of Athletic Bilbao (soccer)

• The stadium's design and construction contribute to the overall loudness
• The passionate Bilbao fans create a vibrant and energetic atmosphere during matches
• The noise can be heard both inside and outside the stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Home of the Atlanta Falcons (American football)

• The stadium's unique design helps to amplify the noise
• The passionate Falcons fans create a loud and energetic atmosphere during games
• The noise can be heard throughout the stadium, making it difficult for opposing teams to communicate

But the world record is held by Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, where crowds broke the record to come in at 142.2 decibels.

Stadiums are so loud that some hearing damage will occur during these moments of peak cheering. “Ears are extremely sensitive devices — they’re designed for when you’re walking in the woods and you hear a twig break, signaling that the bear that ate your friend last week is close,” said William Martin, a professor of otolaryngology at Oregon Health and Science University. Ears are not designed for the punishing roar of modern stadiums. We aren't here to tell you to be quieter, only to make sure you protect your hearing! 

The great news is that you don’t have to compromise. No one likes to spend a fabulous social afternoon at their favorite game with comfortable foam ear plugs stuffed into their ears and shouting at their friends because they can’t hear them. EarPeace solves this problem. Our Patented PRO plugs evenly attenuate the volume, meaning they turn down all frequencies the same amount. Speech is clear and the roar is comfortable. Our contour design is patented comfort--meaning you'll forget you're even wearing them. Bonus, our earplugs are discreet and no one will notice! Last but not least, these noise cancelling ear plugs are hypoallergenic silicone and 100% reusable. Hook yourself up with more comfort and say no to ringing ears. Protect your hearing with EarPeace and GET LOUD!