Roar of the Lions: How loud fans got at Ford Field (2024)

‘Absolutely electric!’

DETROIT – That deafening roar of Lions fans is almost the 12th man on the field this season.

Hundreds of people were left with ringing ears for hours after the game against the Rams, but how loud was it at Ford Field?

After three decades of waiting, there was a feeling only described as electric. That emotion brought a sound unheard before at Ford Field.

When the Lions brought Detroit its playoff win, fans brought the noise. It reached above 130 decibels -- the loudest game ever at Ford Field. That’s nearly the same volume as a jet engine from 100 feet away.

Aidan Hutchinson said the volume was confusing defense just because it was so loud on the field, but Amon Ra St. Brown said it was the best environment he ever played.

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A native of the state known as “The Boot”, Hobie is excited to call “The Mitten” home. Born & raised in a small town in Louisiana, Hobie Artigue joins Local 4 after spending more than a decade in Big Ten territory covering sports across the Midwest.

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Roar of the Lions: How loud fans got at Ford Field (2024)

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Roar of the Lions: How loud fans got at Ford Field? ›

When the Lions brought Detroit its playoff win, fans brought the noise. It reached above 130 decibels -- the loudest game ever at Ford Field. That's nearly the same volume as a jet engine from 100 feet away. Aidan Hutchinson said the volume was confusing defense just because it was so loud on the field, but Amon Ra St.

How loud did it get in Ford Field? ›

Ford Field decibel level record

As former Rams quarterback Jared Goff emerged from the tunnel, Ford Field reached 133.6 decibels. That's the fourth loudest level recorded at a stadium and equivalent to a 747 engine at takeoff. “It was probably the best I've ever been a part of,” Dan Campbell said Monday.

What is the noise level at Ford Field? ›

Ford Field noise equivalent of military jet takeoff

Medical experts emphasize the intensity of the noise, with a sound level of 133 decibels causing immediate hearing effects.

How many decibels is the Lions stadium? ›

Ford Field registered 133.6 decibels at their highest during Sunday's game, a new stadium record according to multiple reports. Sound over 120 decibels can cause pain and ear injury, and risks hearing loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

How loud was Ford Field vs. Tampa Bay? ›

That record was broken against the Rams, setting the new mark at 133.6 in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Now, after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional round, 134.3 decibels is the new mark to beat.

How loud were the Lions fans? ›

That emotion brought a sound unheard before at Ford Field. When the Lions brought Detroit its playoff win, fans brought the noise. It reached above 130 decibels -- the loudest game ever at Ford Field. That's nearly the same volume as a jet engine from 100 feet away.

What is the loudest sound ever recorded in a stadium? ›

How loud is it at Arrowhead Stadium? In 2014, Arrowhead Stadium set a Guinness World Record for its stadium noise against the New England Patriots. The fans were so loud that they registered the sound at 142.2 decibels. That's louder than a jet plane taking off.

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