Whether fans are calling Baton Rouge or ringing cowbells in Starkville, there is truly nothing like gamedays in the Southeastern Conference.

Since the league’s establishment in 1933, teams in the SEC have developed rich traditions and created atmospheres unlike any other. When opponents step into these coliseums of chaos, they are never the same again. Some of these stadiums have become ancient relics that have become bucket-list destinations for many college football fans across the country. However, some could use renovation and a new sparkle to rejuvenate their programs and bring the SEC atmosphere back to life.

Planning a trip to watch these teams in the fall? For college football fanatics looking to plan their next adventure this upcoming season, here are the SEC stadium atmospheres ranked from best to worst:

1. Tiger Stadium, LSU Tigers (Baton Rouge, La.)

Current capacity: 102,321

There is nothing like a night game in Death Valley. LSU’s Tiger Stadium is a spectacle that has been one of the best home atmospheres in all of collegiate athletics, and in the world, for that matter. When Garth Brooks’ Callin’ Baton Rouge begins to echo throughout the stadium, teams quickly realize that Tiger Stadium is where dreams come to die.

2. Neyland Stadium, Tennessee Volunteers (Knoxville, Tenn.)

Current capacity: 101,915

For the Tennessee Volunteers, there is nothing quite like Rocky Top on a Saturday night. Neyland Stadium has been the site of many historic battles over the years, just ask former legend Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide what happens when you face 101,915 Vols faithful. The place is deafening and deserves more recognition in all of these preseason rankings.

3. Kyle Field, Texas A&M Aggies (Bryan-College Station, Texas)

Current Capacity: 102,733

As far as stadium capacity goes, this is as good as it gets in the SEC. Texas A&M’s Kyle Field is home to the rowdy Aggies, where night-game whiteouts in the stadium provide an electric atmosphere for ball games in Bryan-College Station, Texas. The towels waving around and the 12th Man striking fear into opponents who enter make this a go-to destination for college football fans.

4. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Florida Gators (Gainesville, Fla.)

Current capacity: 88,548

The Swamp is one of the most hostile environments in the entire country, bar none. Whether it is Tom Petty’s I Won’t Back Down or the Gators’ chant, Gainesville, Florida, is the place to be on Saturday. For the opposition, good luck. The muggy and humid weather becomes a game killer for those who dare to enter Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to challenge the Florida Gators. Gator fans quickly make 88,000 feel like 200,000 in The Swamp.

5. Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn Tigers (Auburn, Ala.)

Current capacity: 87,451

As beautiful as the town of Auburn is on a normal day, right down the road and around the corner is one of the most rambunctious stadiums in the SEC. War Eagle provides a whole new meaning on Saturdays in the fall, as Auburn fans gather in this cathedral to deafen the opposition and send teams home licking their wounds. Jordan-Hare Stadium’s version of loud is one of a kind.

Current capacity: 77,559

Arguably one of the most underrated stadiums in the country resides in Columbia, as South Carolina’s Williams-Bryce Stadium sets the stage for some of the most intense action in the conference. From personal experience, the press box inside the stadium was shaking when the Gamecock fans began Sandstorm. It spilled my water and made for a truly unforgettable experience.

7. Sanford Stadium, Georgia Bulldogs (Athens, Georgia)

Current capacity: 93,033

While Georgia’s Sanford Stadium comes in pretty low on this list compared to some, the atmosphere itself is undeniably incredible. Just imagine, thousands of Bulldog fans barking at you. Yeah, I think I’ll pass on that. For those who dare step in between the hedges, you are going to need all the luck you can get. However, some contests see lower attendance numbers because of the program’s dominance over recent years.

8. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama Crimson Tide (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)

Current capacity: 100,077

While Dixieland Delight rings throughout the Tuscaloosa night, the Alabama Crimson Tide usually dominates on the gridiron. The cigar smoke rings that travel across Bryant-Denny Stadium after defeating Tennessee make it a unique atmosphere filled with rich traditions that are truly unmatched among most schools in the conference. The newly-named Saban Field has provided historic moments that most wish they could have witnessed.

9. Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Texas Longhorns (Austin, Texas)

Current capacity: 100,119

While Texas was being welcomed to the SEC, the program dared teams to step into the Longhorns’ chaotic atmosphere. For the school’s first year in the conference, only dropping one contest out of seven total home games is pretty good. Make no mistake about it, DKR can get scorching on those hot summer afternoons in Austin, which makes it brutal for any team to play in.

10. Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Oklahoma Sooners (Norman, Okla.)

Current capacity: 83,489

What better way to introduce your stadium’s atmosphere to the SEC than by defeating Alabama and then rushing the field? The Oklahoma Sooners football stadium proved to be one of the toughest places to play on the road, and the stadium itself is beyond breathtaking. Oklahoma’s recent up-and-down seasons tend to decrease attendance at times, however.

Current capacity: 61,337

Cowbells ring, are you listening? In Davis Wade Stadium, the chaos that ensues when the Maroon and White faithful start to ring brings a uniqueness that not many schools in the country can provide. While the attendance capacity is one of the lowest in the conference, the bells and screams make it feel way larger. The program is working on updates to the stadium, which could provide an even more incredible atmosphere in Starkvegas.

12. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Ole Miss Rebels (Oxford, Miss.)

Current capacity: 64,038

Since 2014, the Ole Miss Rebels have torn down two goal posts. That should tell you all you need to know about how the school in Oxford parties on gameday. When you combine The Grove with the Powder Blue and Red colors, it is always a good time, no matter the result on the field. The stadium holds just over 64,000, but the fans continue to find ways to sell out the big-time games. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium does sometimes struggle to fill seats, however.

13. Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Arkansas Razorbacks (Fayetteville, Ark.)

Current capacity: 76,212

When the Razorbacks start to call the Hogs, it becomes very loud quickly. Tennessee suffered defeat last season, as Arkansas went hog wild and rushed the field after defeating the Vols. However, the lack of success over the last few seasons under Sam Pittman has caused some downfalls in attendance. The stadium is nice, but it has still not lived up to its potential over the years.

14. Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, Missouri Tigers (Columbia, Mo.)

Current capacity: 62,621

The Missouri Tigers have put in a lot of work to improve their home environment since joining the SEC in 2012. However, there is still much work to do to improve the atmosphere as a whole and compete with the higher-tier stadiums in the league. Between the big battle drum and the snow that can sometimes cover the ground, the Tigers in CoMo are slowly starting to rise on this list.

15. Kroger Field, Kentucky Wildcats (Lexington, Ky.)

Current capacity: 61,306

Kroger Field used to be one of the most-feared environments in the conference before the Wildcats began to slowly deteriorate under Mark Stoops. Now, the environment that was recently one of the loudest has become the quietest in the SEC. How can the Wildcats retain the program’s former status? Well, for starters, a new head coach would be a good start.

16. FirstBank Stadium, Vanderbilt Commodores (Nashville, Tenn.)

Current capacity: 40,350

There’s no denying what Vanderbilt did on the gridiron last season by defeating No. 1 Alabama and achieving the program’s first bowl game victory since 2013. We must not look past the fact that the Commodores’ football stadium needs some major work. FirstBank Stadium in Nashville has been in the process of being renovated, so hopefully that can help transform this stadium into one that represents SEC football.

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