This was meant to be a chapter in my new book The Fix is Still In: More Corruption and Conspiracies the Pro Sports Leagues Don't Want You to Know About. However, in putting the book together, I kinda forgot I had worked this up for inclusion (books take a while to write). So, consider this a "bonus chapter" even though not much is really written here as was originally intended.
Basically, this is a list of all the NFL and MLB teams, when they built their newest stadium (or had it renovated) and the success each franchise "coincidentally" enjoyed around that stadium's opening (or re-opening). What you will see is a fairly direct correlation between a team "needing"/wanting a new stadium and winning. Remember, too, that when a new stadium is announced, it will be at least a year before it actually opens, so when you see a team's good fortune occur before the stadium opened, that result is still tied to the stadium's opening. I think this list speaks for itself.
(I did not include NBA and NHL teams because there hasn't seemed to be any connection between those franchises and new stadiums. The "or else" demand -- we'll move if we don't get our way/our stadium -- always seems to be with NFL and MLB teams.)
Basically, this is a list of all the NFL and MLB teams, when they built their newest stadium (or had it renovated) and the success each franchise "coincidentally" enjoyed around that stadium's opening (or re-opening). What you will see is a fairly direct correlation between a team "needing"/wanting a new stadium and winning. Remember, too, that when a new stadium is announced, it will be at least a year before it actually opens, so when you see a team's good fortune occur before the stadium opened, that result is still tied to the stadium's opening. I think this list speaks for itself.
(I did not include NBA and NHL teams because there hasn't seemed to be any connection between those franchises and new stadiums. The "or else" demand -- we'll move if we don't get our way/our stadium -- always seems to be with NFL and MLB teams.)
MLB
Atlanta Braves
Texas Rangers
Chicago Cubs
Miami Marlins
Minnesota Twins
New York Yankees
New York Mets
Kansas City Royals
Washington Nationals
St Louis Cardinals
L.A. Dodgers
Philadelphia Philles
San Diego Padres
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers
Houston Astros
San Francisco Giants
Detroit Tigers
Seattle Mariners
Arizona Diamondbacks
Anaheim Angles
Colorado Rockies
Cleveland Indians
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
Tampa Bay Rays
Toronto Blue Jays
Oakland A’s
Texas Rangers
Chicago Cubs
Miami Marlins
Minnesota Twins
New York Yankees
New York Mets
Kansas City Royals
Washington Nationals
St Louis Cardinals
L.A. Dodgers
Philadelphia Philles
San Diego Padres
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers
Houston Astros
San Francisco Giants
Detroit Tigers
Seattle Mariners
Arizona Diamondbacks
Anaheim Angles
Colorado Rockies
Cleveland Indians
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
Tampa Bay Rays
Toronto Blue Jays
Oakland A’s
SunTrust Park (2017)
Globe Life Park (2020)
Wrigley Field (2014*)
Marlins Park (2012)
Target Field (2010)
Yankee Stadium (2009)
Citi Field (2009)
Kauffman Stadium (2009*)
Nationals Park (2008)
Busch Stadium (2006)
Dodger Stadium (2005*)
Citizens Bank Park (2004)
Petco Park (2004)
Great American Ball Park (2003)
PNC Park (2001)
Miller Park (2001)
Minute Maid Park (2000)
AT&T Park (2000)
Comerica Park (2000)
Safeco Field (1999)
Chase Field (1998)
Angel Stadium (1997*)
Coors Field (1995)
Progressive Field (1994)
Oriole Park at Camden Yards (1992)
Guaranteed Rate Field (1991)
Tropicana Field (1990)
Rogers Centre (1989)
Oakland Coliseum (1966)
Globe Life Park (2020)
Wrigley Field (2014*)
Marlins Park (2012)
Target Field (2010)
Yankee Stadium (2009)
Citi Field (2009)
Kauffman Stadium (2009*)
Nationals Park (2008)
Busch Stadium (2006)
Dodger Stadium (2005*)
Citizens Bank Park (2004)
Petco Park (2004)
Great American Ball Park (2003)
PNC Park (2001)
Miller Park (2001)
Minute Maid Park (2000)
AT&T Park (2000)
Comerica Park (2000)
Safeco Field (1999)
Chase Field (1998)
Angel Stadium (1997*)
Coors Field (1995)
Progressive Field (1994)
Oriole Park at Camden Yards (1992)
Guaranteed Rate Field (1991)
Tropicana Field (1990)
Rogers Centre (1989)
Oakland Coliseum (1966)
Won World Series 2021
Lost LDS 2015, 2016
Won World Series 2016
None
Lost LDS 2009, 2010
Won World Series 2009
Lost World Series 2015
Lost WS 2014, Won WS 2015
Lost LDS 2012, Won WS 2019
Won World Series 2006
Lost LDS 2005, Lost NLCS 2008, 2009
Lost LDS '07, Won World Series '08
Lost LDS 2005, 2006
None
None
Lost LDS 2008
Lost LDS 2001; Lost World Series 2005
Won World Series 2010, 2012
Lost World Series 2006
Lost ALCS 2000, 2001
Lost LDS 1999, won World Series 2001
Won World Series 2002
Lost LDS 1995
Lost World Series 1995, 1997
Lost ALCS 1996, 1997
Lost ALCS 1993
Team founded in 1990
Lost ALCS 1989, Won WS 1992, 1993
Won World Series 1972, 1973, 1974
Lost LDS 2015, 2016
Won World Series 2016
None
Lost LDS 2009, 2010
Won World Series 2009
Lost World Series 2015
Lost WS 2014, Won WS 2015
Lost LDS 2012, Won WS 2019
Won World Series 2006
Lost LDS 2005, Lost NLCS 2008, 2009
Lost LDS '07, Won World Series '08
Lost LDS 2005, 2006
None
None
Lost LDS 2008
Lost LDS 2001; Lost World Series 2005
Won World Series 2010, 2012
Lost World Series 2006
Lost ALCS 2000, 2001
Lost LDS 1999, won World Series 2001
Won World Series 2002
Lost LDS 1995
Lost World Series 1995, 1997
Lost ALCS 1996, 1997
Lost ALCS 1993
Team founded in 1990
Lost ALCS 1989, Won WS 1992, 1993
Won World Series 1972, 1973, 1974
NFL
Atlanta Falcons
Minnesota Vikings
Miami Dolphins
San Francisco 49ers
Kansas City Chiefs
NY Giants
NY Jets
Dallas Cowboys
Indianapolis Colts
Phoenix Cardinals
New Orleans Saints
Philadelphia Eagles
Chicago Bears
Seattle Seahawks
New England Patriots
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Pittsburgh Steelers
Denver Broncos
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Baltimore Ravens
Tennessee Titans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Washington Redskins
Carolina Panthers
Jacksonville Jaguars
LA Rams
Buffalo Bills
Minnesota Vikings
Miami Dolphins
San Francisco 49ers
Kansas City Chiefs
NY Giants
NY Jets
Dallas Cowboys
Indianapolis Colts
Phoenix Cardinals
New Orleans Saints
Philadelphia Eagles
Chicago Bears
Seattle Seahawks
New England Patriots
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Pittsburgh Steelers
Denver Broncos
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Baltimore Ravens
Tennessee Titans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Washington Redskins
Carolina Panthers
Jacksonville Jaguars
LA Rams
Buffalo Bills
Las Vegas Raiders
LA Chargers
Mercedes Benz Stadium (2017)
U.S. Bank Stadium (2016)
Hard Rock Stadium (2015*)
Levi's Stadium (2014)
AT&T Stadium (2009)
Lucas Oil Stadium (2008)
University of Phoenix Stadium (2006)
Mercedes-Benz Superdome (2006*)
Gillette Stadium (2002)
Ford Field (2002)
NRG Stadium (2002)
Heinz Field (2001)
Sports Authority Field (2001)
Nissan Stadium (1999)
Raymond James Stadium (1998)
FedExField (1997)
Bank of America Stadium (1996)
EverBank Field (1995)
U.S. Bank Stadium (2016)
Hard Rock Stadium (2015*)
Levi's Stadium (2014)
Arrowhead Stadium (2010*)
MetLife Stadium (2010)
Metlife Stadium (2010)
AT&T Stadium (2009)
Lucas Oil Stadium (2008)
University of Phoenix Stadium (2006)
Mercedes-Benz Superdome (2006*)
Lincoln Financial Field (2003)
Soldier Field (2003*)
CenturyLink Field (2002)
Gillette Stadium (2002)
Ford Field (2002)
NRG Stadium (2002)
Heinz Field (2001)
Sports Authority Field (2001)
Paul Brown Stadium (2000)
FirstEnergy Stadium (1999)
M&T Bank Stadium (1998)
Nissan Stadium (1999)
Raymond James Stadium (1998)
FedExField (1997)
Bank of America Stadium (1996)
EverBank Field (1995)
SoFi Stadium (2020)
New Era Field (1973)
Allegiant Stadium (2020)
SoFi Stadium (2020)
* denotes year of major renovation to stadium, not original construction
Lost Super Bowl 2016
Lost Wild Card '15, NFC Champ '17
Lost Wild Card 2016
Lost Super Bowl 2012
Lost Wild Card 2010
Won Super Bowl 2011
Lost Conf. Finals 2010
Lost Divisional round 2009
Lost Super Bowl 2009
Lost Super Bowl 2008
Won Super Bowl 2009
Lost Conf. Finals '03; Super Bowl '04
Lost Divisional '05; Super Bowl '06
Lost WC '03, '04; Super Bowl '05
Won Super Bowl 2003
None
Team founded in 2002
Lost Conf. Finals 2001
Lost Wild Card 2003, 2004, 2005
None
Team Founded in 1999
Won Super Bowl 2000
Lost Super Bowl 1999
Lost Conf. Finals '99, Won SB '02
None
Lost Conf. Finals 1996
Team founded in 1995
Lost SB 2018/Wild Card 2020
None
Relocated in 2020
Relocated 2017/Lost Divisional 2018
Lost Wild Card '15, NFC Champ '17
Lost Wild Card 2016
Lost Super Bowl 2012
Lost Wild Card 2010
Won Super Bowl 2011
Lost Conf. Finals 2010
Lost Divisional round 2009
Lost Super Bowl 2009
Lost Super Bowl 2008
Won Super Bowl 2009
Lost Conf. Finals '03; Super Bowl '04
Lost Divisional '05; Super Bowl '06
Lost WC '03, '04; Super Bowl '05
Won Super Bowl 2003
None
Team founded in 2002
Lost Conf. Finals 2001
Lost Wild Card 2003, 2004, 2005
None
Team Founded in 1999
Won Super Bowl 2000
Lost Super Bowl 1999
Lost Conf. Finals '99, Won SB '02
None
Lost Conf. Finals 1996
Team founded in 1995
Lost SB 2018/Wild Card 2020
None
Relocated in 2020
Relocated 2017/Lost Divisional 2018
