Is Lady Luck Calling the Shots at New York Stadiums?

We all know that home-field advantage can be a game-changer in sports, but can a team's stadium actually be their secret lucky charm? A recent study looked at the world of home-team success in major U.S. leagues to find out what  stadiums and arenas are the luckiest places to play in.

Lowdown on the Study

The researchers looked at all the good stuff – home win rates, weather vibes, and scoring averages – to figure out what teams get an extra boost from their home turf.

The Empire State Scores Big in the Rankings

New York definitely made a splash in the rankings, proving that the city's stadiums are where the magic happens.

The Scoop on New York's Stadium Stars

MLB: We'll start with the Yankees and the Mets since their season opener is tomorrow (3/27). Yankee Stadium (Home of the New York Yankees) hit a home run as the sixth luckiest MLB stadium. The Yankees they held their ground with a 51.90% win rate at home and blasting an average of 1.48 home runs per game – they were on fire!

NFL: Highmark Stadium (Home of the Buffalo Bills) snagged the #2 spot as the NFL's luckiest stadium. The Bills were crushing it with a perfect 100% win rate at home, scoring an average of 34.3 points per game.

NBA: Madison Square Garden (Home of the New York Knicks) landed as the fifth luckiest NBA stadium. When playing at home, the Knicks were making 77% of their free throws and knocking down over 35% of their points from beyond the arc.

Get our free mobile app

NHL: UBS Arena (Home of the New York Islanders) found itself at the ninth spot in the NHL rankings – making it one of the less fortunate stadiums in New York when it comes to home-field advantage.