Most Lit NFL Fan Ranking for 2025 Season: Game Day Energy, Tailgates & Booze

Most Lit NFL Fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans at the most 'lit' in the NFL. (USA TODAY)

Each NFL fanbase takes pride in its ability to both boost the home team and intimidate the opposition.

Home field advantage equates to roughly 2.5 points for the home team when determining the spread – with all other factors being equal.

Teams boast about their fans, their game day rituals, and the edge their fans bring each Game Day.

Bills Mafia claims dominance in tailgating. The Seahawks 12th Man has been known to register on the Richter scale. Steelers fans serenade the opposition with “Renegade” from Styx to bolster the team’s defense.

Of course, alcohol consumption factors into this equation. While the NFL, its teams, and official alcohol sponsors all stress responsible drinking, and teams impose game day limits on just how much fans can purchase during games, the balance between just enough and too much often blurs.

Each of those individual team fan characteristics and many more can add up into a data-driven picture of just how “lit” each team’s fanbase has become.

Most Lit NFL Fans

Using a scoring system factoring in home and away game attendance, tailgate and gameday culture, along with intoxicated fan reports based on BAC, Bookies.com ranked all NFL teams based on how “lit” they are. We define “lit” as a fun, exciting, party environment.

RankTeamTotal Score
1Philadelphia Eagles114
2Denver Broncos112
3New Orleans Saints111
4 (T)Pittsburgh Steelers108
4 (T)Buffalo Bills108
6Tampa Bay Buccaneers103
7Green Bay Packers102
8Las Vegas Raiders97
9Miami Dolphins94
10Cleveland Browns93
11 (T)Dallas Cowboys91
11 (T)Kansas City Chiefs91
11 (T)Baltimore Ravens91
14New York Giants88
15Tennessee Titans81
16Houston Texans80
17 (T)Los Angeles Rams79
17 (T)Indianapolis Colts79
17 (T)Carolina Panthers79
20 (T)New England Patriots72
20 (T)Atlanta Falcons72
22 (T)Seattle Seahawks71
22 (T)Cincinnati Bengals71
24New York Jets66
25Jacksonville Jaguars65
26 (T)San Francisco 49ers59
26 (T)Minnesota Vikings59
28Washington Commanders56
29Arizona Cardinals55
30Detroit Lions53
31Los Angeles Chargers48
32Chicago Bears45

Sources:  ESPN (home/away attendance), BACtrack.com (BAC rankings), Alcohol.org (Intoxicated fan scoring), GamerKoala.com (Tailgating ranking)

Most 'Lit' Fans: Philly, Denver Stand Above Rest

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Denver Broncos fans hold their own when it comes to being 'lit.' (USA TODAY)

Eagles fans own a special spot in NFL lore for famously booing Santa Claus. Even with the move to Lincoln Financial Field from Veterans Stadium (which had its own jail cells), hasn’t dimmed the light of Philly Fans.

Winning Super Bowl 59 didn’t hurt, either.

The Eagles fans – thanks to a strong showing on the road and some solid tailgating skills – top our list of “lit” fans.

Any doubt of Philly’s spot atop this list would have been erased after the Eagles fans at Super Bowl 59 booed Pennsylvania native Taylor Swift when she appeared on the in-stadium big screen at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

The Eagles curb-stomped Kansas City 40-22.

The Denver Broncos fans start a mile high – at least in terms of altitude, if not attitude. Thanks to the light air of the Rockies and a river of Bud Light, Coors Light, and more than 30 craft beers on tap, the Broncos fans stand atop the NFL in “Intoxicated Fan Ranking.”  And are second overall in our “lit” rankings. Broncos’ fans bring a collegiate spirit to home games at Empower Field at Mile High. While the stadium’s name is a mouthful, that doesn’t keep fans quite from chanting “First Down!” loud enough to hear in Wyoming each time the home team moves the chains.

Team-By-Team Breakdown: Rank In Each 'Lit' Category

Here is the full rundown of each of the 32 NFL teams in each of the above-named categories:

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Home Game Ranking: 16
  • Road Game Ranking: 2
  • Tailgate Ranking: 4
  • BAC Ranking: 14
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 10

New Orleans Saints

  • Home Game Ranking: 14
  • Road Game Ranking: 1
  • Tailgate Ranking: 6
  • BAC Ranking: 5
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 23

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Home Game Ranking: 19
  • Road Game Ranking: 23
  • Tailgate Ranking: 5
  • BAC Ranking: 2
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 7

Buffalo Bills

  • Home Game Ranking: 12
  • Road Game Ranking:16
  • Tailgate Ranking:3
  • BAC Ranking:22
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking:1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Home Game Ranking: 29
  • Road Game Ranking: 3
  • Tailgate Ranking: 13
  • BAC Ranking: 10
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 5

Green Bay Packers

  • Home Game Ranking: 4
  • Road Game Ranking: 32
  • Tailgate Ranking: 1
  • BAC Ranking: 7
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 17

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Home Game Ranking: 31
  • Road Game Ranking: 18
  • Tailgate Ranking: 7
  • BAC Ranking: 7
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 3

Miami Dolphins

  • Home Game Ranking: 24
  • Road Game Ranking:15
  • Tailgate Ranking: 17
  • BAC Ranking: 6
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 9

Cleveland Browns

  • Home Game Ranking: 18
  • Road Game Ranking: 29
  • Tailgate Ranking: 8
  • BAC Ranking: 12
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 4

Dallas Cowboys

  • Home Game Ranking:1
  • Road Game Ranking: 11
  • Tailgate Ranking: 19
  • BAC Ranking: 22
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 18

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Home Game Ranking: 6
  • Road Game Ranking: 13
  • Tailgate Ranking: 2
  • BAC Ranking: 32
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 20

Baltimore Ravens

  • Home Game Ranking: 11
  • Road Game Ranking: 5
  • Tailgate Ranking: 16
  • BAC Ranking: 29
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 13

New York Giants

  • Home Game Ranking: 3
  • Road Game Ranking: 8
  • Tailgate Ranking: 28
  • BAC Ranking: 30
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 5

Tennessee Titans

  • Home Game Ranking: 26
  • Road Game Ranking: 30
  • Tailgate Ranking: 11
  • BAC Ranking: 1
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 14

Houston Texans

  • Home Game Ranking: 10
  • Road Game Ranking: 9
  • Tailgate Ranking: 18
  • BAC Ranking: 19
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 23

Los Angeles Rams

  • Home Game Ranking: 7
  • Road Game Ranking: 26
  • Tailgate Ranking: 30
  • BAC Ranking:10
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 10

Indianapolis Colts

  • Home Game Ranking: 22
  • Road Game Ranking:10
  • Tailgate Ranking: 22
  • BAC Ranking: 3
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 23

Carolina Panthers

  • Home Game Ranking: 13
  • Road Game Ranking: 27
  • Tailgate Ranking: 14
  • BAC Ranking: 19
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 12

New England Patriots

  • Home Game Ranking: 27
  • Road Game Ranking: 14
  • Tailgate Ranking: 27
  • BAC Ranking: 7
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 14

Atlanta Falcons

  • Home Game Ranking: 9
  • Road Game Ranking: 25
  • Tailgate Ranking: 26
  • BAC Ranking: 3
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 29

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Home Game Ranking: 20
  • Road Game Ranking: 4
  • Tailgate Ranking: 21
  • BAC Ranking: 21
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 23

Seattle Seahawks

  • Home Game Ranking: 17
  • Road Game Ranking: 21
  • Tailgate Ranking: 15
  • BAC Ranking: 12
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 23

New York Jets

  • Home Game Ranking: 2
  • Road Game Ranking: 28
  • Tailgate Ranking: 28
  • BAC Ranking: 14
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 22

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Home Game Ranking: 23
  • Road Game Ranking: 31
  • Tailgate Ranking: 20
  • BAC Ranking: 14
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 7

San Francisco 49ers

  • Home Game Ranking: 8
  • Road Game Ranking: 20
  • Tailgate Ranking: 32
  • BAC Ranking: 14
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 23

Minnesota Vikings

  • Home Game Ranking: 21
  • Road Game Ranking: 17
  • Tailgate Ranking: 9
  • BAC Ranking: 26
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 32

Washington Commanders

  • Home Game Ranking: 30
  • Road Game Ranking: 6
  • Tailgate Ranking: 12
  • BAC Ranking: 30
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 30

Arizona Cardinals

  • Home Game Ranking: 28
  • Road Game Ranking: 12
  • Tailgate Ranking: 24
  • BAC Ranking: 25
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 20

Detroit Lions

  • Home Game Ranking: 25
  • Road Game Ranking: 7
  • Tailgate Ranking: 25
  • BAC Ranking: 22
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 31

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Home Game Ranking:15
  • Road Game Ranking: 24
  • Tailgate Ranking: 30
  • BAC Ranking: 28
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 18

Chicago Bears

  • Home Game Ranking: 32
  • Road Game Ranking: 22
  • Tailgate Ranking: 23
  • BAC Ranking: 26
  • Intoxicated Fan Ranking: 14

Most 'Lit' NFL Fans: Analysis

NFL Eagles Fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans had plenty to celebrate last season. (USA TODAY)

Q: Which NFL team has the most "lit" fanbase according to recent rankings?

A: The Philadelphia Eagles top the list as the NFL team with the most "lit" fanbase, scoring 114 in a ranking by Bookies.com. This score reflects their vibrant game-day atmosphere, driven by high home and away game attendance, passionate tailgate culture, and notable fan enthusiasm, as measured by intoxicated fan reports based on BAC.

Q: What are the top five NFL teams with the most exciting fan environments?

A: According to Bookies.com, the top five NFL teams with the most exciting fan environments are: Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills. These rankings consider factors like attendance, tailgate culture, and fan energy, contributing to a fun, party-like atmosphere.

Q: How does Bookies.com determine which NFL fanbases are the most "lit"?

A: Bookies.com ranks NFL fanbases based on a scoring system that evaluates home and away game attendance, tailgate and game-day culture, and intoxicated fan reports using BAC data. The term "lit" is defined as a fun, exciting, party environment, with the Philadelphia Eagles leading the pack, followed closely by the Denver Broncos.