The 10 Most Haunted Sports Stadiums in the US and Canada
The most haunted sports stadiums have stories that linger long after the final whistle. Empty corridors, unexplained footsteps, and familiar figures who supposedly never left have helped turn some of North America’s biggest venues into unlikely settings for ghost stories.
Using a sourced audit of 47 stadiums and arenas, we ranked 10 venues in the US and Canada based on published folklore, age, nearby burial sites, historical events, and other haunting-related factors. AT&T Stadium in Dallas takes first place, but century-old ballparks and hockey arenas also make the list. These scores measure documented stories and historical context, rather than proving that anything supernatural happened.
Key Takeaways
- AT&T Stadium ranks as America’s most haunted sports venue, scoring 62/100 despite being just 17 years old.
- Three of the five highest-ranked haunted stadiums are MLB venues, with Wrigley Field (#3), Fenway Park (#5) and Dodger Stadium (#2) making the list.
- The oldest stadium doesn’t take the top spot. Fenway Park is 114 years old but ranks fifth, while 17-year-old AT&T Stadium finishes first.
The 10 Most Haunted Sports Stadiums Ranked
From the Cowboys’ home to Montreal’s Bell Centre, these venues earned the highest scores in the reviewed group. Each score is out of 100 and reflects the study’s weighted criteria.
10. Bell Centre
Montreal, Quebec | Opened 1996 | Score 30 out of 100
Bell Centre’s ghost stories date back to the Montreal Canadiens’ former home, the Montreal Forum, which was famous for its supposed paranormal activity.
When the Canadiens moved to Bell Centre in 1996, speculation followed that the Forum’s ghosts had moved with them. The story became so well known that retailer Sports Experts even created an advertising campaign centered on symbolically transferring the ghosts to the new arena.
While there are few documented ghost sightings at Bell Centre itself, the folklore surrounding the Canadiens’ former home has kept the supernatural connection alive.
9. Lambeau Field
Green Bay, Wisconsin | Opened 1957 | Score 35 out of 100
Lambeau Field’s place on the list owes much to its age. At 69 years old, the Packers’ home earned all 15 available age points.
One of Lambeau Field’s best-known ghost stories involves legendary Packers coach Vince Lombardi, who led the team to five NFL championships. His spirit has reportedly been associated with the stadium, with the legend even featuring in local ghost-tour material.
While there’s no verified evidence of Lombardi haunting Lambeau Field, the story has become part of the stadium’s supernatural folklore.
The Packers have also embraced the spooky atmosphere, previously hosting a Halloween-themed haunted-concourse attraction for fans. While this was staged entertainment rather than a paranormal investigation, it adds another Halloween connection to the historic venue.
Lambeau Field ranks ninth with a score of 35/100, earning points for its age, published ghost stories and proximity to Ashwaubenon Moravian Cemetery.
8. Highmark Stadium (The Original 1973 Building)
Orchard Park, New York | Opened 1973 | Score 43 out of 100
The Buffalo Bills’ former stadium has long been associated with a supposed curse, fueled by its proximity to Sheldon Family Cemetery, a historic burial ground located just outside the stadium.
According to Buffalo Rising, the original stadium plans reportedly placed the cemetery near the 50-yard line. Rather than relocate the graves, the stadium’s layout was changed to preserve the burial ground, potentially contributing to the notoriously strong winds that affected games.
The cemetery also became part of a wider legend surrounding the Bills’ misfortunes, including their four consecutive Super Bowl defeats between 1991 and 1994.
Since the Bills have one of the most loyal NFL fanbases, it’s no surprise that in 2022 a Bills fan even performed a traditional Indigenous ceremony outside the stadium in an attempt to banish bad spirits and lift the supposed curse.
Highmark Stadium ranks eighth with 43/100, earning maximum points for its age and proximity to burial sites. The ranking refers to the original stadium, which opened in 1973, rather than the Bills’ new home for the 2026 season.
7. Comerica Park
Detroit, Michigan | Opened 2000 | Score 45 out of 100
Could legendary Detroit Tigers player Ty Cobb still be haunting his former team? That’s one of the ghost stories surrounding Comerica Park, despite the stadium opening nearly 75 years after Cobb’s final season with Detroit.
In a 2010 interview with Dan Gordon, co-author of Field of Screams, he stated that Comerica Park has been associated with several unexplained incidents, including metal detectors reportedly activating by themselves, a mysterious dark silhouette appearing in a corner and Cobb’s image allegedly appearing in a glass display case.
The stories aren’t limited to Comerica Park. The Tigers’ former home, Tiger Stadium, also had its share of ghostly legends, including reports of Cobb’s spirit running the bases and the sounds of an invisible crowd cheering late at night.
Comerica Park ranks seventh with 45/100, earning points for its published ghost stories, connection to a named figure, 26-year history and proximity to Elmwood Cemetery.
6. Caesars Superdome
New Orleans, Louisiana | Opened 1975 | Score 47.33 out of 100
For decades, the New Orleans Saints were rumored to be victims of a supernatural curse, supposedly linked to an old cemetery near the Caesars Superdome.
The legend centers on Girod Street Cemetery, a historic burial ground that was cleared in 1957. According to historian Richard Campanella, the discovery of 20 skeletons near the stadium in the late 1980s helped revive speculation that disturbed spirits were responsible for the Saints’ poor performances.
The superstition became so well known that, in 2000, the Saints brought a Voodoo priestess onto the field to perform a ritual intended to lift the supposed curse. The team went on to win its first playoff game, although the legend continued to circulate.
Despite the rumors, the Superdome itself wasn’t built directly over the cemetery. The former burial ground actually lies beneath parts of the surrounding complex, including parking garages 2 and 2A.
The Caesars Superdome ranks sixth with 47.33/100, earning points for its age, published folklore, historical events and proximity to burial sites.
5. Fenway Park
Boston, Massachusetts | Opened 1912 | Score 50 out of 100
At 114 years old, Fenway Park is the oldest stadium in the top 10. More than a century of baseball history has brought its fair share of ghost stories.
One of the best-known legends involves Sherm Feller, the beloved Boston Red Sox public address announcer who worked at Fenway Park from 1967 to 1993. Famous for his distinctive voice and traditional welcome to fans, Feller passed away in 1994, but folklore suggests his spirit never truly left the ballpark.
Accounts discussed in Haunted Baseball state that Feller’s ghost is said to linger around the stadium’s announcer booth, where he spent 26 seasons as the voice of the Red Sox.
Fenway Park ranks fifth with 50/100, earning points for its age, published ghost stories, connection to a named figure and proximity to Eliot Burying Ground, approximately 1.3 miles away.
4. Nationwide Arena
Columbus, Ohio | Opened 2000 | Score 54 out of 100
Nationwide Arena, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets, stands on part of the former Ohio Penitentiary site, where one of the deadliest prison fires in American history claimed 322 lives. On April 21, 1930, a fire tore through the overcrowded prison, leaving hundreds of inmates trapped inside their cells. Many died from smoke inhalation or burns as guards struggled to release prisoners from the locked cellblocks.
The prison was eventually demolished in 1998, making way for redevelopment that included Nationwide Arena. However, stories of paranormal activity have continued to surround the former prison grounds.
Published accounts describe unexplained screams, footsteps and the smell or appearance of smoke, particularly around the parking structures associated with the old prison site. Some legends suggest these disturbances are connected to the inmates who died in the fire, although there is no evidence of a supernatural connection.
Nationwide Arena ranks fourth with 54/100, earning points for its published ghost stories, documented history, age and nearby burial sites.
3. Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois | Opened 1914 | Score 57 out of 100
Wrigley Field has been home to the Chicago Cubs for more than a century, but some of its most famous figures are rumored to have never left the ballpark.
One of its best-known ghost stories involves former Cubs manager Charlie Grimm. Security guards have reportedly heard bullpen telephones ringing in the middle of the night, despite nobody being there to make the calls. Legend has it that Grimm’s ghost is still trying to make pitching changes from beyond the grave. Guards have also described mysterious footsteps and hearing their names whispered in empty hallways.
Legendary broadcaster Harry Caray is another familiar figure in Wrigley’s supernatural folklore. Since his death in 1998, there have been supposed sightings of his spirit around the press box and nearby bleachers, where he spent so much of his career.
Even musician Steve Goodman, who wrote the Cubs anthem Go, Cubs, Go, features in the stadium’s ghost stories. After his death in 1984, his ashes were reportedly scattered at Wrigley Field, and some fans claim to have spotted his ghost sitting behind home plate watching games.
Wrigley Field ranks third with 57/100, earning points for its 112-year history, published ghost stories, named figures and proximity to burial sites.
2. Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles, California | Opened 1962 | Score 60 out of 100
Dodger Stadium may be one of baseball’s most iconic venues, but it’s also home to a chilling legend involving a mysterious woman dressed in white.
Stadium employees have reportedly encountered the screaming apparition, with local folklore suggesting she is the spirit of a mother who killed her children. The story appears on Haunted Places, although the woman’s identity and the tragedy behind the legend have never been verified.
Beyond the ghost stories, the stadium has a troubled history dating back to its construction. As the Library of Congress explains, residents were displaced following plans for a public-housing project, and the land later became the stadium site.
Those plans were eventually abandoned, and in 1959, the remaining residents were forcibly evicted to clear the way for Dodger Stadium, which opened three years later.
Dodger Stadium ranks second with 60/100, just two points behind AT&T Stadium. Its 64-year history, published ghost stories and documented historical events all contributed to its ranking.
1. AT&T Stadium
Arlington, Texas | Opened 2009 | Score 62 out of 100
AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, has been named America’s most haunted sports stadium, despite opening just 17 years ago. The venue topped the ranking with 62/100, receiving the highest possible score for published ghost stories. Maybe this is the reason the Cowboys supporters are among the most devoted NFL tailgating fanbases, as away games might be safer!
Some of its most unsettling accounts come from former stadium employee Selena Sixtos, who spent three seasons working at the venue. In a Dallas Sports Fanatic article, she recalls hearing someone moving inside a restroom stall late at night, only to discover it was empty, despite having a view of both exits.
Other staff have described mysterious shadows, unexplained voices and approaching footsteps that suddenly stop. One particularly eerie story involves a stadium kitchen, where employees reportedly witnessed dishes rising into the air before crashing to the floor, allegedly frightening some workers enough to quit on the spot.
Also, legendary Cowboys coach Tom Landry features in the stadium’s supernatural folklore. Staff have reported an unexplained cold spot near the room named in his honor, fueling speculation that his spirit still lingers there.
The stadium also has a tragic history, including the death of electrician Timothy Mackinnon during construction in 2008, although no connection to the reported hauntings has been established.
With its numerous staff accounts, published ghost stories and proximity to Keystone Cemetery, AT&T Stadium takes the top spot in the 2026 ranking.
How We Ranked the Most Haunted Sports Stadiums
The rankings use the Haunted Stadiums Sourced Audit, completed October 5, 2026. It reviewed 47 distinct venues from an inherited 50-row professional sports dataset, counting shared venues once. The stadiums included are a selected group of stadiums as opposed to every stadium in the US and Canada.
Each venue received a score out of 100 across seven weighted categories:
| Ranking factor | Maximum points |
|---|---|
| Published ghost stories and documentation | 30 |
| Stadium age | 15 |
| Proximity to burial sites | 15 |
| Reviewed Reddit discussions about hauntings | 10 |
| Paranormal investigations or tours | 10 |
| Verified tragedies or historical events | 10 |
| Named or recurring ghosts | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Published folklore was graded by documentation, while venue age was calculated using 2026. Burial proximity relied on approximate straight-line distances, which may overlook nearby historical sites.
Reddit scores reflected relevant discussions, excluding jokes and unrelated posts. Documented tragedies were scored separately from supernatural claims, while promotional events received partial credit. Staged Halloween attractions and Google search interest were excluded.
The original Highmark Stadium remains a historical entry. Final scores reflect documented haunting-related material and historical factors, not actual paranormal activity.
