It's Moving Time: The 10 Worst Stadiums in Sports

The recent event regarding a certain northern-based stadium brings to mind some of the least enjoyable sporting venues.

Tradition is nice, as is historical value, but sometimes that's just not enough to justify playing in a relic.

Whether the stadium is too old or just poorly designed, some stadiums need to go as soon as possible.

Here are 10 of the worst professional stadiums in sports.

Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Florida

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MIAMI - APRIL 11: A view from high in the stadium in the first inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on April 11, 2010 in Miami, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Dodgers 6-5. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Opened: 1987 

As this picture shows, all 3,000 people are ready for baseball.

When this stadium is shown on TV, it's a depressing sight to behold.

And add on the fact that the Marlins come onto the field to a Scott Stapp song, it's downright dejecting.

But all is not lost, as the city of Miami has begun work on a new stadium for the Marlins that should open for the 2012 season. 

Tropicana Field, Tampa, Florida

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ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 07: General view during Game 2 of the ALDS between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on October 7, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Opened: 1990

Honestly, what can be said that hasn't been said already?

When your stadium has unique rules because your catwalks interfere with the course of play (occasionally costing teams a win, ask Joe Maddon), it's time to make a change.

Even worse, there is no plan in place for a new stadium.

Sorry, Rays fans.

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York

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UNIONDALE, NY - DECEMBER 11: Members of 'Nordiques Nation' watch the NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Atlanta Thrashers on December 11, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Over 1,100 fans from Quebec attended the game to show

Opened: 1972

If your stadium may eventually cause your professional sports team to leave the city, you might have a crappy stadium.

For New York Islander fans, this a reality.

Heck, on December 11, almost 1,000 Quebec Nordiques fans (which probably made up 30 percent of the total attendance) made their way to Uniondale in a publicity stunt to move the Islanders to Quebec. This shows anyone that a new stadium is a must.

There is no serious news on a new arena being built anytime soon.

Jobing.com Arena, Phoenix, Arizona

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GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04: Head coach Dave Tippett of the Phoenix Coyotes during the NHL game against the Florida Panthers at Jobing.com Arena on December 4, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Coyotes 2-1 in an overtime shoot out. (Ph

Opened: 2003

In reality, it's a pretty nice arena. Unfortunately, only about three percent of the Phoenix area knows it. 

The reason this arena is on this list is because it shouldn't exist. 

When team relocation is brought up, the Coyotes are near, if not at the top of the list.

And worst of all, it's a good team in a competitive division. Only when the Coyotes made the playoffs in the 2009-2010 NHL season did the fans show up.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California

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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Aki Iwamura #1 of the Oakland Athletics signs autographs before his game against the Texas Rangers during a Major League Baseball game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 24, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Phot

Opened: 1966

The Oakland A's have an incredible, young pitching staff that has set the team up for future success.

The question is, where will the success be seen?

A's fans have been calling for a new stadium for years, and every year less and less people are arriving to watch the team.

With no finalized plans in sight for a new stadium, by 2012, the A's will be the only team that shares their stadium with another franchise.

The Oakland management needs to step up and soon.

Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: A general view of the stadium during kickoff as the New Orleans Saints play the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Opened: 1975

Doesn't one of the most dedicated fanbases deserve a new stadium?

The Superdome regularly requires repairs to the roof, and it looks like a thimble.

Time to move.

Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California

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SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Opened: 1960

When I started to make this list, I didn't realize the 49ers still played in Candlestick. 

A baseball stadium originally, the 49ers began playing in Candlestick in 1970.

The Giants moved to AT&T Park in 2000, leaving Candlestick to the 49ers.

Weather conditions (severe fog, wind and cold at night) make it an awful place to play.

Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts

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BOSTON - AUGUST 24: The game between the Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox is postponed due to rain on August 24, 2010 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The teams will play a double header tomorrow. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Opened: 1912

Now I know this selection will get a lot of flak, but hey, it's my list.

Fenway Park is on this list for one simple reason:

It's old.

Yes, it is jam-packed with baseball history, but, much like Joan Rivers, constant face-lifts don't necessarily make something look better.

Even the Yankees realized that it was time to move.

But it appears Fenway is here to stay for years to come.

Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 20: A general view as the Northwestern Wildcats take on the Illinois Fighting Illini during a game played at Wrigley Field on November 20, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated Northwestern 48-27. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty

Opened: 1914

Just like Fenway Park, Wrigley Field is a history-filled venue full of tradition and remnants of Harry Caray. 

And just like Fenway, it's old.

The walls are still brick for crying out loud.

Yes, it was cool to see a football game there, but that's not enough.

There are many obstructed-view seats across the stadium and it's located in a very busy and hard-to-access area of the town.

But just like Fenway, it's here to stay for a while longer.

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dum

Opened: 1982 

Just watch this.

That is all.

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DETROIT- SEPTEMBER 27: A general view of Tiger Stadium prior to the final baseball game played at the 87 year old Tiger Stadium as the Detroit Tigets host the Kansas City Royals on September 27, 1999 in Detroit, Michigan. There was 6,873 games played at

Feel free to comment on what you think or if you have any other venues in mind that should have been on this list.