It’s true—building a Lego NFL stadium is no easy task, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible! It’s like any other big project—it just requires planning, patience, and some guidelines so you can get it done right. Here’s what I’ve learned from building my own stadium that I’m willing to share.
First and foremost, you need to decide which team you’re going to focus on for your Lego NFL stadium. I chose my favorite team, the Packers, for mine. I opted to go all-in with the Green and Gold, including the team logo, colors, and uniforms.
Next, you need some planning. I found going through pictures of actual NFL stadiums online and making notes on them helped a lot. I would take notes on windows, entrance portals, doorways, different levels, and seating layouts to get a good idea of what the real stadium looks like.
Then, it was time to freehand draw a sketch of the stadium and it’s surroundings. This was the most important part for me; this was the visual guide I used when trying to figure where to put things in relation to each other. If I had five exits into the stadium, five walls, and a proper seating arrangement, I’d use my sketch as a reference.
Once I had my sketch, it was time to do the most important part of the project— finding the Lego pieces I’d need for the stadium. It took some figuring out, but I ended up with the pieces I needed to build a low, solid wall around the perimeter. I used New Balance Green and Gold bricks for the walls, and I also used some Cedar Tan Topaz pieces to add details. Then I added clear windows, two entrances with a few steps leading up to them, and multiple exits with turnstiles.
The next step was to put it all together. I started with the perimeter wall and then built the seating arrangement. I placed green and gold seats where I wanted them and put up pillars around the sides to separate the fans from the players. I also built a few concession stands scattered around the stadium. Finally, I added a giant scoreboard to the top along with the team’s logo and competition banners.
Putting the stadium together was daunting, but as long as I kept referencing my sketch, I was able to get it done. With a bit of planning in the front end, I am proud to share that I built a perfect replica of a NFL stadium with my own two hands. Now all we need is for our beloved Green Bay Packers to play a game there next season—now that would be awesome!