Report: Cincinnati ranks top 10 in best cities for visiting NFL fans
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - As we enter peak football season, fans across the nation continue to cheer on their favorite NFL teams in the stands, at a bar and even in the comfort of their homes.
But what makes a great football experience? Is it the atmosphere? The food? The drinks in peoples’ hands?
According to a report by Bonus Finder Blogger Fintan Costello, Cincinnati ranks No. 9 as one of the best cities for visiting NFL fans.
The Queen City scored 73.19 out of 100, just two points below Denver, Colorado, and two slots above Nashville, Tennessee, a major party center with a honky tonk bar scene.
To determine the best city, Bonus Finder calculated scores based on several factors.
- How iconic the football stadium is
- The prestige of the team’s franchise
- Sports bars within walking distance
- The distance from the city’s center to the stadium
- The cost of a hot dog at the stadium
- Bars within walking distance
- The cost of a beer at the stadium
- Gambling opportunities
- Sports-related activities nearby
Here’s how well Cincinnati did in each of those categories.
| Stadium | Franchise Prestige | Sports Bars | City Center to Stadium Distance | Hot Dog Price | Bars | Beer Price | Gambling | Sports Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/20 | 12/20 | 8.1/10 | 9.4/10 | 3.6/5 | 9.1/10 | 4.8/5 | 9.1/10 | 8.1/10 |
It’s safe to say that the bar scene, proximity, gambling, and Paycor Stadium prices played a positive role in Cincinnati’s score.
Coming in first place is Detroit, Michigan, and ranked at No. 32 is Los Angeles, California, scoring 53.74 out of 100.
| Rank | Destination | Home Team | Stadium | Franchise Prestige | Sports Bars | City Center to Stadium Distance | Hot Dog Price | Bars | Beer Price | Gambling | Sports Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit, MI | Detroit Lions | 14.4/20 | 15.5/20 | 7.8/10 | 9.4/10 | 2.8/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 8.7/10 | 8.1/10 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | Chicago Bears | 17.3/20 | 18/20 | 9.7/10 | 7.2/10 | 1.9/5 | 5.9/10 | 3.1/5 | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 |
| 3 | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Saints | 12.5/20 | 13.1/20 | 8.1/10 | 9.7/10 | 3.1/5 | 9.4/10 | 3/5 | 10/10 | 8.4/10 |
| 4 | Charlotte, NC | Carolina Panthers | 13.5/20 | 11.7/20 | 8.8/10 | 9.4/10 | 3.3/5 | 9.7/10 | 3.6/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh Steelers | 12.5/20 | 18.3/20 | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | 2.5/5 | 6.9/10 | 3.4/5 | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 |
| 6 | Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas Raiders | 10.4/20 | 15.9/20 | 10/10 | 5.3/10 | 4.8/5 | 7.8/10 | 3.4/5 | 9.8/10 | 8.1/10 |
| 7 | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore Ravens | 11.9/20 | 12.5/20 | 8.4/10 | 8.1/10 | 4.7/5 | 8.4/10 | 4.4/5 | 8.7/10 | 8.1/10 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | Denver Broncos | 11.9/20 | 14.8/20 | 9.4/10 | 7.5/10 | 3.1/5 | 5.3/10 | 4.2/5 | 8.3/10 | 9.1/10 |
| 9 | Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati Bengals | 9/20 | 12/20 | 8.1/10 | 9.4/10 | 3.6/5 | 9.1/10 | 4.8/5 | 9.1/10 | 8.1/10 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis Colts | 11.9/20 | 13.9/20 | 5.6/10 | 9.1/10 | 3.4/5 | 8.8/10 | 4.2/5 | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 |
Readers can find the full list of NFL cities here.
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