Stadium51 is a global hub for the coverage of sports venues and fan experiences across North America and beyond. The site is based in the Pacific Northwest and is run by a small team of writers led by Jared Goodman, who founded it in 2023.

The Team

Jared Goodman, a longtime resident of North Carolina who now lives amongst the Cascades of western Washington, is a devoted photographer and adventure-seeking world traveler. He has previously been a contributor to Stadium Journey and co-founded the All Sports Road Show video series, for which he shot and edited mini-documentaries covering venues from coast to coast. Over the last decade, he’s attended over 700 games at more than 450 stadiums across all 50 states and in 4 countries worldwide. Jared prides himself on his high-quality photographs and comprehensive gameday experience coverage for each and every one of the venues he’s had the pleasure of visiting.

Will Halpern, a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, earned his degree in Communications from NC State University, where he honed his skills and cultivated his love for sports journalism. Over the years, Will has gained extensive experience as a writer for Stadium Journey, a leading sports venue review site, and as a broadcaster for WUAG, UNCG’s student-run radio station. Additionally, he served as a camp counselor for Play by Play Sports Broadcasting Camps, mentoring young, aspiring sports broadcasters in Baltimore, Atlanta, Dallas and Columbus. Currently, Will is the creator and host of the Voices of Sports blogcast, a unique platform where he interviews sports broadcasters across the country and delves into the stadiums and arenas that host the games they call.

Jay Wagner hails from central Virginia and currently resides in the South Coast region of California, finding his niche in fitness and sports broadcasting. He is the founder of Piedmont Sports, a local broadcasting platform where he produced and aired coverage of high school sports in the region. Jay has also been a prominent voice in his local sports scene, providing play-by-play commentary for the Valley League’s Staunton Braves. As a writer for Stadium Journey, he shared his insights on sports venues and events. In addition to his individual endeavors, Jay co-founded and hosted the All Sports Road Show video series showcasing sports venues nationwide.

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Why Stadium51?

Well, a few reasons…

• As we travel across this great nation, we get to experience the differences in our culture and ways of life. This sometimes makes us foreigners in our own country, outsiders looking in. Kinda like aliens.
• There are 50 states … plus the District of Columbia. That equals 51. (Sure, there are plenty of Canadian venues on here and a few international ones too, but the primary focus is the US.)
• Like Area 51 – supposedly – this site is a hub for the study of stadiums and arenas everywhere. We dissect them and analyze them, learning every fascinating detail.

Stadium51 is part of The 51 Network.

Notes & Policies

SCOPE: Venues that are included on this site but do not yet have a dedicated page will either be added soon, or we have yet to visit that venue.

COMPENSATION: On occasion, we may receive complimentary tickets, media credentials, or other forms of compensation in exchange for covering certain events or experiences. These arrangements allow us to provide readers with firsthand accounts and insights. All sponsored content or paid partnerships will be clearly identified.

PHOTOGRAPHY: All visual content featured on this website, including but not limited to photographs, illustrations and graphics is the exclusive intellectual property of Stadium51. These original works are protected by international copyright laws, and may not be downloaded, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the express written consent of a Stadium51 administrator. Requests to use any of the images or other visual content from this website must be submitted in writing to Jared Goodman at jared@stadium51.com. Approved usage will require a licensing agreement that specifies the permitted applications and duration of use. Unauthorized use or distribution of this proprietary content is strictly prohibited and will be subject to legal action to the fullest extent of applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.