5 NFL stadiums that have never hosted a Super Bowl

The NFL changes its host city for the Super Bowl each season. Several factors determine the stadium where the Super Bowl will be played each year. The NFL generally picks either a stadium in a warm-weather climate or one that is a dome, where the weather is irrelevant. They also like to feature brand new stadiums with state-of-the-art facilities.

Location is another factor that plays into the decision of host cities for the Super Bowl. The NFL usually selects stadiums in large cities with a ton of accommodations for all travelers and visitors who will be attending the game. They tend to avoid choosing a host stadium located in a relatively small city.

While the strategy somewhat makes sense from the NFL's perspective from an entertainment standpoint, it has led to about half of the team's stadiums never getting a chance to host a Super Bowl. Here are five of the most iconic stadiums in the entire NFL that have never been a host in Super Bowl history.

Iconic NFL stadiums that have never hosted a Super Bowl

#5 - Heinz Field, Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most successful franchises of all time. They have won six Super Bowls throughout their history, tied with the New England Patriots for the most by any team in NFL history. Despite their many appearances, the Steelers have never been able to host a Super Bowl, primarily because of the frigid winter weather and the smaller stadium capacity.

Heinz Field at sunrise and it's 34.8 F. https://t.co/5n4UjZ2oa5

#4 - Mile High Stadium, Denver Broncos

The Mile High Stadium is one of the most iconic and famous in the NFL. The issue with being in Denver as the home for the Broncos is the frigid winter temperatures and the high likelihood of snow, which the NFL tries their hardest to avoid.