A report predicts that NFL stadiums may face $11 billion in climate-related losses by 2050.

• Sports stadiums are facing risks from changing weather patterns.
• By 2050, Climate X's new report estimates that NFL stadiums could face $11 billion in climate-related losses.
• Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida, had its roof ripped off by Hurricane Milton, which highlighted the risk.

Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida, sustained severe damage from Hurricane Milton, which may force the Tampa Bay Rays to search for a new location to play for the start of the next season.

Tropicana Field, like many baseball stadiums across the country, is susceptible to hurricane winds, tornado-force winds, hail, storm surge, and flooding due to its geographic location.

As weather-related losses increase, insurance premiums and repair costs for teams like the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Miami Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, and San Diego Padres, who play on or near water, could rise.

By 2050, Climate X reports that NFL stadiums could face $11 billion in climate-related losses.

The use of football stadiums for concerts, shelters, and events could have a severe impact on the economy.

Climate X said it's a wake-up call for state and local governments.

""Climate change is a complex issue that is constantly evolving. Even if you experienced a problem related to climate change yesterday, it doesn't guarantee that it will persist tomorrow. Areas that have not been affected will still be impacted because the climate is dynamic and can shift around," said Kamil Kluza, co-founder of Climate X."

The risks from changing weather patterns go far beyond hurricane winds and flooding.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are facing issues with extreme heat while playing in Phoenix, as the facility struggles to keep both fans and players cool in the city's scorching summer temperatures.

In 2010, a large snowstorm in Minnesota caused the roof of the Metrodome to collapse.

The most distressing images of stadium damage are from 2005, depicting a SuperDome submerged in floodwaters in New Orleans, where Katrina victims sought refuge during the hurricane.

The NFL stadiums' vulnerability to climate hazards is ranked in the Climate X report based on their projected damage costs compared to their current replacement value.

The New York Giants and Jets' home stadium, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is projected to experience the greatest losses due to climate change. Climate X predicts a total percentage loss of 184%, with damages exceeding $5.6 billion by 2050 due to the stadium's low elevation and exposure to flooding and storm surge.

The next-most vulnerable stadiums to climate risk are the $5 billion Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles and State Farm Stadium in Arizona.

The Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers are projected to have lower relative loss rates due to their non-coastal locations and limited exposure to extreme heat events.

Some teams are tackling the climate change problem head on, such as Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, which ran the Super Bowl entirely on renewable energy.

The Mercedes Benz stadium in Atlanta, where the Atlanta Falcons play, has an energy-efficient design that reduces electricity usage by 29%.

"Climate change is occurring regardless of our preferences, and I believe that in addition to implementing sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions, we must take action to implement adaptation measures," Kluza stated.

Should Tropicana Field be repaired at all, given that it will be demolished to make way for a new $1.3 billion ballpark for the Rays to play in time for the 2028 season?