America's 50 Most Legendary Stadiums In Every State

7. Connecticut – Yale Bowl (Capacity: 61,446)

Opened in 1914, the Yale Bowl in New Haven stands as a pioneering figure in stadium design. Its elliptical shape inspired future bowls nationwide, including the Rose Bowl. With a capacity of about 61,446, it houses the Yale Bulldogs and remains a symbol of Ivy League tradition. Historically, it’s hosted not only classic rivalries such as “The Game” against Harvard but also NFL exhibitions and even the occasional concert. Though modern stadiums have surpassed it in amenities, the Yale Bowl’s vintage charm remains intact: unadorned concrete seating, minimalist concourses, and a grass berm that encourages laid-back picnicking on game days. The structure is sunken into the earth, making the field level about 30 feet below ground. When the Bulldogs score, cheers reverberate across the sunken seating bowl, awakening echoes of generations past who’ve cheered in this same historic venue.