What NFL Teams Are The Most Family-Friendly?

By Bill Speros Aug 13th, 2025 2:06 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals mascot Big Red welcomes fans to the NFL's Most Fan Friendly venue. (USA TODAY)

With summer winding down and both school and the NFL season fast approaching, families across the country are planning their fall weekends. For many, that means combining two favorite American pastimes: football and family time. But which NFL teams make it easiest—and most enjoyable—for families to attend games together?

Bookies.com took a brief beak from NFL betting to answer that question with a data-driven ranking of all 32 NFL franchises based on their family-friendliness. The results might surprise you.

The Winner: Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals top the list as the NFL’s most family-friendly team, earning an impressive total score of 122. Their stadium policies cater to families in several ways: affordable ticket prices for a family of four, lenient child admission rules, stroller-friendly entry, family restrooms, and kid-oriented entertainment. Whether you’re bringing a toddler or a teenager, State Farm Stadium checks nearly every box.

Full Rankings

Rank	Team	Total Score
1	Arizona Cardinals	122
2	Indianapolis Colts	100
3	Buffalo Bills	99
4	Carolina Panthers	94
5	Tennessee Titans	93
6	Detroit Lions	92
7	Atlanta Falcons	91
8	Cincinnati Bengals	90
9	Miami Dolphins	88
10	Los Angeles Rams	85
T11	Jacksonville Jaguars	82
T11	Kansas City Chiefs	82
T11	New York Jets	82
14	Seattle Seahawks	81
15	New Orleans Saints	79
16	Los Angeles Chargers	77
17	Cleveland Browns	75
18	Minnesota Vikings	74
19	Washington Commanders	72
20	Dallas Cowboys	66
T21	Chicago Bears	65
T21	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	65
23	New York Giants	64
24	Baltimore Ravens	61
25	Houston Texans	59
26	San Francisco 49ers	55
T27	Denver Broncos	54
T27	Philadelphia Eagles	54
T29	Pittsburgh Steelers	48
T29	New England Patriots	48
31	Las Vegas Raiders	47
32	Green Bay Packers	31

Rounding Out the Top Five

The Indianapolis Colts (100 points), Buffalo Bills (99), Carolina Panthers (94), and Tennessee Titans (93) round out the top five.

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These franchises scored high for offering kid-friendly amenities like nursing rooms, stroller accommodations, and active kids’ clubs, along with more reasonable ticket prices.

At the Other End of the Spectrum

On the flip side, the Green Bay Packers rank last (31 points). Kids weren't much of a concern when the stadium opened in 1957. You suffered on those hard bleacher seats in the frozen climes of Wisconsin. And loved it.

While Lambeau Field offers a legendary atmosphere, it comes with strict policies that can make things tougher for parents—such as not allowing small children to sit on a guardian’s lap for free admission. The Packers also maintain tighter restrictions on permitted items, a product of their stadium’s design.

Just ahead of Green Bay at the bottom of the list are the Las Vegas Raiders (47 points), New England Patriots (48), and Pittsburgh Steelers (48). These teams tend to have higher ticket costs for families and fewer dedicated family amenities.

Why Some Teams Rank Higher

This study revealed a clear trend: franchises that actively court younger fans through amenities like kid zones, youth clubs, and affordable child ticket policies scored significantly higher. Stadium accessibility for strollers, nursing facilities, and dedicated family bathrooms also played a major role in determining rankings.

Teams with higher ticket prices, stricter admission rules for children, and fewer family-specific amenities naturally found themselves lower on the list.

Methodology

With school starting soon across the country and the NFL season approaching, Bookies.com wanted to find out which NFL teams deliver the most family-friendly stadium experience.

We created a scoring system factoring in:

• Ticket Prices for a Family of Four: Data from Statista.com was used to compare the total cost for two adult and two child tickets.
• Child Ticket Policies: Whether teams allow young children (under 24 months and under 33” tall) to attend without a ticket and sit on a guardian’s lap.
• Family Amenities: This included stroller policies, nursing rooms, family bathrooms, and designated family sections.
• Kid-Friendly Entertainment: We looked for stadium features like kids’ clubs, on-site play areas, and child-focused pregame or halftime entertainment.

All policy and amenity information came directly from each team’s official A–Z guide. Each factor was scored, and the totals determined the rankings.

Ties in the rankings occurred when teams had identical scores based on amenities, policies, and costs.

Key Takeaway

Attending an NFL game with kids can be a fantastic experience—or a logistical nightmare—depending on where you go. If you’re a parent looking to create a memorable Sunday without breaking the bank or stressing over rules, teams like the Cardinals, Colts, and Bills should be high on your list.