Sports Stars of Tomorrow Athletes Share Their Favorite Venues

From the Lakers' home court to college football's most electric atmospheres, the next generation of athletes has already experienced some of sports' most iconic venues. In a Playing Favorites segment, Sports Stars of Tomorrow asked young competitors to name the coolest stadium or arena they've ever visited.

The Staples Center in Los Angeles drew multiple mentions, with one athlete recalling a 2020 visit to see the statues honoring Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and other Lakers legends. College football made a strong showing as well—one prospect cited the Oregon-USC matchup at Autzen Stadium, while another pointed to the Penn State whiteout game as the most memorable venue experience.

Other answers included Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, the New Orleans Superdome from a Saints fan, and Texas A&M's Kyle Field. The responses reflect the wide range of sporting experiences these young athletes have accumulated while pursuing their own careers.