Stupid NFL stadium study ranks Arrowhead among league's worst

There aren't many gripes regarding the Kansas City Chiefs from the local fan base. A decade ago, fans shuffled in to see a losing team, still trying to shake a two-win season. Now, glittering championships and glowing personalities have made Arrowhead Stadium a national stage week in and week out. But, according to one study, that still doesn't make it one of the NFL's better venues.

NJ.bet, a sportsbook comparison site, ranked the 30 NFL stadiums for their game-day experience. Since a team's winning percentage or vibes were not accounted for, Arrowhead Stadium ranks 28th on their list. The study considered several factors, such as the average ticket price, bars and restaurants around the stadium, and the average parking price.

While the average $131.81 ticket price is palatable due to a game's quality any given week, some surrounding factors weigh down Arrowhead. The stadium's 16 "Bars and Restaurants (within a one-mile radius of the stadium)" are the second-fewest for any NFL venue, while NJ.bet gives Arrowhead a 0/10 for parking and transit.

The independent study accounts for several factors that make up a fan's experience—except for a winning team.

These may not matter to hardcore fans who prefer to tailgate or drive in from the surrounding area, but other sports venues have the advantage over Kansas City. These issues also plague neighboring Kauffman Stadium, while CPKC Stadium and Children's Mercy Park have more surrounding amenities.

Overall, going to a Chiefs game is the seventh-most expensive NFL trip, according to the study. The price of admission, parking, a drink, and a hot dog. totals up to $184.55, the second-highest mark for any AFC team. There is a price to pay for the certainty of a good game any given week, a far cry from the Kansas City franchise a decade ago.

Going out and testing this study for yourself is no cheap or easy feat, but it would be an "if I win the lottery"-esque trip. Well, Xaviar Babudar couldn't wait on the lottery, and just shows how expensive being a devoted Chiefs fan can be.