Altitude Advantage: High-Elevation Stadiums with Panoramic Views

18. War Memorial Stadium – Laramie, Wyoming, USA (7,200 ft)

War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming, sits at an elevation of about 2,194 meters (7,200 ft) and serves as the home field for the University of Wyoming Cowboys. Often cited as the highest Division I college football venue, the stadium stands as a unique fixture on the U.S. sports landscape. Originally opened in 1950, it has been expanded and upgraded over the years to seat approximately 29,000 fans, combining rustic mountain charm with modern athletic facilities. The stadium’s open-bowl design reveals sweeping views of the surrounding high plains and nearby Snowy Range mountains. On game days, the aroma of tailgate barbecues wafts through the crisp, cool air, as Wyoming’s famed wide-open skies serve as a dramatic ceiling to the action on the field. The high altitude affects both teams, with thinner air potentially boosting longer throws yet also challenging players’ endurance.