NFL season kicks off with more new food at your favorite football stadiums
The 2025 NFL season has officially kicked off, with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles edging out the Dallas Cowboys for their first home stand victory Thursday night.
As football fans flock to their respective teams' stadiums, there's a strong new lineup of food and beverage offerings to fuel them on game day.
While players were training in the offseason, learning new routes and honing in on the gridiron strategy, hospitality teams at some of the biggest NFL venues across the AFC and NFC were hard at work developing new menu items for concession stands and suites alike that are ready for all the edible action.
New NFL stadium foods and concessions for the 2025 football season
Whether it's a local specialty like a Mr. Beef sandwich or a riff on a fan-favorite classic like loaded fries, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the stadium all NFL season long.
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City Chiefs fans heading out to cheer on the defending AFC champs will have a plethora of new bites to choose from.
There's an all new Breakfast Burger made with a sausage patty that gets topped with a fried egg, bacon, spicy ketchup and shredded hash browns.
Another savory standout this season will be the Jerk Chicken Tacos topped with pineapple salsa, cilantro crema and served with sweet-fried plantains in a honey-lime glaze.
It wouldn't be Kansas City without some fresh barbecue: This year, the BBQ Pit on a Stick will feature sliced brisket skewers battered in cornbread and topped with a barbecue sauce drizzle, along with cheesy corn and coleslaw.
A new concept at the concessions, Sack Nation -- named for defensive tackle Chris Jones -- will offer Smokestack Nachos and Sackville Hot Chicken drumsticks.
The stadium is also introducing a Red & Gold Dirty Soda, their riff on the popular flavored sodas with cream and syrup.
SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium, the joint home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, now in its fifth season, has once again tapped concessionaire Legends to create more California classics.
From Los Angeles favorites such as the LA Street Dog and Al Pastor Torta to new innovations including a Texas Twinkie Burger and jumbo house-made soft pretzel, the stadium has no shortage of food for every type of eater.
This season, SoFi Stadium will also serve a wide range of Southern California-inspired cuisines, including Pork Char Siu with steamed rice and vegetables, Tempura Stuffed Peppers filled with spicy shrimp and crab, and Beef Flautas.
The venue also announced it will be offering a variety of loaded fries like Beef Shawarma, Teriyaki, and Pastrami.
Additionally, every month, certain concession stands will feature a rotating pizza and burger-of-the-month special.
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis Colts fans will have plenty of bites to choose from this season from Midwest staples to a variety of new sweet and savory menu items.
The stadium's hospitality provider, Sodexo Live!, recently shared a few first-look glimpses at the game day fare from the Hoosier State.
New savory dishes available at the main concourse concessions this season include items like the BBQ Pork Rib Sandwich, a Buffalo Chicken Caesar Meatball Sub on an 8-inch hoagie roll, and a fan-voted hot dog of the season, the Korean BBQ Dog with pork, jalapeño coleslaw and crema.
Other new offerings include the Bratwurst Burger with beer cheese and sauerkraut on a pretzel bun and Chef Tony’s Smoked Chicken Wings, to name a few.
For fans with a sweet tooth, there's the new Blue's Churro Fry Pie: churro "fries" topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and M&M's. The churro fries are also available a la carte with dipping sauces, according to the a press release.
Click here to see even more food and drink options throughout Lucas Oil Stadium this season.
Soldier Field
While classics like burgers and chicken tenders will always remain on the menu at the home of the Chicago Bears, longstanding stadium partner Levy Restaurant Group tapped executive chef Ryan Craig to whip up some new, out of the ordinary options to tempt fans as well.
Some of this season's creations include the iconic Italian beef sandwich from the famous Mr. Beef, Molly's Mac and Cheese, Connies Pizza and Vienna hot dogs.
Plus, a new concession pays homage to the team's first round draft pick, Rome Odunze, with The Odunze Dog.
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Dolphins fans are in for a true food-driven experience this season at Hard Rock Stadium thanks to Sodexo Live!, which created everything from live cooking stations in premium spaces to Roman-style pizzas, as well as a guest chef program at the 72 Club that will enlist culinary talents of Chef Dave White and Chef Ryan O'Sullivan.
Cluck and Stacked is the latest new concession, along with artisan house-made pizza concepts that will serve up slices throughout the venue.
Patrons sitting in the Paddock or Lexus Clubs will have access to other items like over-the-top milkshakes, Smoked Korean BBQ Platters, Florida Heirloom Tomato Greek Salads and Homestyle Southern Fried Chicken Platters.
Acrisure Stadium
When fans aren't too busy waving the Terrible Towel and celebrating its 50th anniversary, they can fuel up to cheer on the Pittsburgh Steelers with plenty of new concessions.
Among the offerings are new pulled pork nachos with fresh jalapeños and cilantro lime crema. Plus, club-level ticket holders with access to Steel City Markets can find the new Pick 6 Sammies, which are chef-crafted, premium sandwiches.
