With a capacity of 114,000, Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in North Korea is the largest stadium in the world.
This list includes the freshly refurbished Santiago Bernabeu and Camp Nou.
The 25 largest stadiums in the world as of right now are examined in this article; four of them have a capacity of 100,000 or more.
Football stadiums around the world are beautiful in their own right. Some spectators are more drawn to the ground than the action on the pitch, whether it’s because of its striking size or its unusual yet striking architecture. That makes sense because stadiums have evolved from muddy fields in the 1800s to multipurpose, cutting-edge venues that frequently include a plethora of innovative features.
There are stadiums on this list that serve multiple purposes, even though some of them are utilised only for football. This is especially true for American football stadiums, which normally host games throughout the year, but will host a number of football (soccer) games during the 2028 World Cup. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium, one of the host locations.
One of the most fascinating football projects at the moment is Manchester United’s declaration that they will be replacing Old Trafford with a stadium that can accommodate 100,000 people. It should come as no surprise that when it is finished, it will be among the largest in the world. However, which 25 football stadiums are currently the largest?
The Top 25 Largest Football Stadiums in the World
Rank
The stadium
Capacity
Nation
One
Rungrado Stadium on May 1st
114,000
North Korea
2.
Stadium in Michigan
107,601
America
3.
Ohio Stadium
102,780
America
4.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
100,024
Australia
5.
Nou Camp
99,354
Spain
6.
Stadium for the New Administrative Capital
94,940
Egypt
7.
The FNB Stadium
94,736
South Africa
8.
Stadium at Rose Bowl
92,800
America
9.
Stanford Stadium
92,746
America
10.
Stadium at Cotton Bowl
92,100
America
11.
Beijing National Stadium
91,000
China
Twelve
The Wembley Stadium
90,000.
England
13.
Stadium Lusail
88,966
Qatar
14
Aztec Stadium
87,523
Mexico
15.
Jalil National Stadium in Bukit
87,411
Malaysia
16
Arena Borg el-Arab
86,000
Egypt
17
Stadium in Salt Lake
85,000
India
18
The Most Monumental Stadium
84,567
Argentina
19.
Accor Stadium
83,500
Australia
20
The MetLife Stadium
82,566
America
21
Iduna Park Signal
81,365
Germany
22
France’s Stadium
81,338
France
23
Bernabeu Santiago
81,044
Spain
24
Stadium Luzhniki
81,000
Russia
25
Stadium in Shah Alam
80,372
Malaysia
25 Stadium Shah Alam: 80,372
The home field of the Malaysia Super League team Selangor is the Shah Alam Stadium, which opened its doors in 1994. However, continuing renovations at their previous home field caused Selangor to temporarily relocate to Petaling Jaya Stadium in 2020. Because of the poor quality of the field and the state of the stands, the stadium was not safe enough to host league games. It is expected to be finished in the middle of 2025 and will be dismantled this summer. On the same location, a new stadium will be constructed, together with sports and youth facilities for the benefit of the neighbourhood.
Stadium in Shah Alam
Nation
Malaysia
Date of the opening
July 16, 1999
Present-day capability
80,372
Capacity of records
88,000
Clubs that perform there
PKNS (2016-2019), Selangor (1994-2020)
The home field of the Malaysia Super League team Selangor is the Shah Alam Stadium, which opened its doors in 1994. However, continuing renovations at their previous home field caused Selangor to temporarily relocate to Petaling Jaya Stadium in 2020. Because of the poor quality of the field and the state of the stands, the stadium was not safe enough to host league games. It is expected to be finished in the middle of 2025 and will be dismantled this summer. On the same location, a new stadium will be constructed, together with sports and youth facilities for the benefit of the neighbourhood.
Stadium in Shah Alam
Nation
Malaysia
Date of the opening
July 16, 1999
Present-day capability
80,372
Capacity of records
88,000
Clubs that perform there
PKNS (2016-2019), Selangor (1994-2020)
24 81,000 at Luzhniki Stadium
The Santiago Bernabeu has grown to be one of the most renowned venues in world football since it opened in 1947. This stadium hosts Real Madrid’s home games, and more than 125,000 spectators have attended games there in the past. In order to ensure that the club is commercialising the stadium as much as possible to generate extra revenue streams, the stadium has recently undergone extensive upgrades. A retractable roof, LED screens, and an increased hotel sector are all part of the rehabilitation project, which was finished at the end of last year. As a result, in addition to football games, the stadium can accommodate concerts and games in other sports including basketball and the NFL.
Bernabeu Santiago
Nation
Spain
Date of the opening
December 14, 1947
Present-day capability
81,044
Capacity of records
129,690
Clubs that perform there
Real Madrid, the men’s national football team of Spain, from 1947 to the present
22Stade de France – 81,338
Since its opening in 1998, the Stade de France, France’s national stadium, has played home to a number of athletic events. This includes three Champions League finals and the FIFA World Cup final in 1998. This stadium has also hosted World Championship athletics events and rugby World Cup matches. The major stadium for the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris this summer will be the Stade de France. This stadium hosts some league games for the French rugby teams Racing 92 and Stade Francais. With around 80,000 spectators, France and Spain played their inaugural encounter at the Stade de France.
France’s Stadium
Nation
France
Date of the opening
January 28, 1998
Present-day capability
81,338
Capacity of records
90,000.
Clubs that perform there
France’s national rugby squad and football team are on teunion. Rugby’s Stade Francais and Racing 92
21 Iduna Park Signal: 81,365
Borussia Dortmund has played its home games at Signal Iduna Park since the early 1970s, and the team commemorated the stadium’s 50th anniversary in April of this year. One of the most recognisable stadiums in the world of football, the yellow wall comes to life during Dortmund’s Bundesliga home games, especially on Champions League nights. Signal Iduna Park can presently accommodate over 81,000 spectators after undergoing numerous renovations in the 1990s and 2000s. Originally, the stadium could accommodate just over 50,000. 83,000 is the venue’s record attendance, which was attained on many occasions in 2004. This stadium will host six Euro 2024 matches, including one of the semi-finals and a round of 16 match.
Iduna Park Signal
Nation
Germany
Date of the opening
April 10, 2010
Present-day capability
81,365
Capacity of records
83,000
Clubs that perform there
Selected games featuring the German men’s national football team and Borussia Dortmund (1974–present).
20 82,566 at MetLife Stadium
The football World Cup Final, five group stage matches, a Round of 16 match, and a Round of 8 match will all take place at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026. The Giants and Jets’ home field, East Rutherford, New Jersey, is located just west of New York City and has already held a number of football games, including the 2016 Copa America and the Gold Cup. With 218 luxury boxes and 82,566 seats, it opened in 2010. It welcomed 82,265 wrestling fans on April 7, 2019, the day of Wrestlemania XXXV, breaking its capacity record.
The MetLife Stadium
Nation
America
Date of the opening
April 10, 2010
Present-day capability
82,566
Capacity of records
8,265,
Clubs that perform there
The NFL’s New York Jets and New York Giants
19, 83,500 at Accor Stadium
The Accor Stadium, often known as Stadium Australia, is a multisport venue that was first constructed to host the 2000 Olympic Games. It has already played host to a number of football games. The Sydney-based stadium, which can hold 83,500 spectators, is the home of the Socceroos national team. Two months after its opening, in June 1999, the stadium played host to a match between a FIFA side and the Australian team. It also hosted the Women’s World Cup final in 2023. When 114,714 supporters showed up for the closing ceremony of the 2000 Olympics, it smashed its attendance record.
Accor Stadium
Nation
Australia
Date of the opening
March 6, 1999
Present-day capability
83,500
Capacity of records
114,714
Clubs that perform there
Selected games include Sydney FC, the Western Sydney Wanderers (2016–2019), and the Australian men’s and women’s national football teams.
18 Monumental Stadium: 84,567
The stadium, first opened in 1938 and has an impressive 84,567 seats, is home to the legendary River Plate. However, in 1975, when River Plate played Racing, the stadium’s record attendance surpassed 100,000. Additionally, River Plate may boast about having the larger stadium even if Boca Juniors has a slim lead in the Superclasico head-to-head record. The Estadio Mas Monumental is the biggest stadium in Argentina and all of South America. It has played host to some of the biggest football matches, including the 1978 FIFA World Cup final and the 1987 and 2011 Copa America finals.
Stadium of Mas Monumental
Nation
Argentina
Date of the opening
May 25, 1938
Present-day capability
84,567
Capacity of records
100,000
Clubs that perform there
Plate of Rivers
17 85,000 at Salt Lake Stadium
Originally housing 120,000 spectators, the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India, was one of the biggest arenas in the rapidly expanding world. However, the installation of bucket seats in the early 21st century resulted in a 35,000 reduction in its capacity. It used to be the largest football stadium in the globe and is still the largest in the nation. The Indian national football team calls it home, and in 2017 it assisted in hosting the under-17 World Cup. A track encircles the football pitch at Salt Lake Stadium, which also accommodates a number of other events.
Stadium in Salt Lake
Nation
India
Date of the opening
January 25, 1984
Present-day capability
85,000
Capacity of records
120,000
Clubs that perform there
The Indian men’s national football team, Mohammedan SC, East Bengal Club, Mohun Bagan Athletic Club, and Atlético de Kolkata
16 86,000 at Borg El-Arab Stadium
The only reason the Borg El-Arab Stadium was constructed was to increase Egypt’s prospects of hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2010. When it was finished, the stadium ranked third in size on the African continent. Although Egypt was quite disappointed when South Africa ultimately prevailed in the World Cup bidding process, the 86,000-seat stadium nonetheless assisted in hosting the 2009 Under-20 competition. It was where the first game was played. In addition to being utilised by several teams in the local Egyptian Premier League, it currently serves as the home base for the Egypt national team.
El-Arab Borg Stadium
Nation
Egypt
Date of the opening
2007
Present-day capability
86,000
Capacity of records
86,000
Clubs that perform there
Men’s national football team of Egypt
15 87,411 at Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Originally intended only as a location for the 1998 Commonwealth Games, the Bukit Jalil National Stadium is now predominantly used as the home field for the Malaysian national team. Nearby, the Asian ground is scheduled to undergo repairs. The stadium’s capacity may approach 110,000 thanks to those modifications, which could cause it to rise several spots in the near future. The stadium has served as the primary location for multisport events since its opening, including the Southeast Asian Games in 2001 and 2007. Since 1998, it has also played host to a number of sporting events and music concerts.
Jalil National Stadium in Bukit
Nation
Malaysia
Date of the opening
July 11, 1998
Present-day capability
87,411
Capacity of records
98,543
Clubs that perform there
The Malaysian national football team, or Malaysia Valke
14 Azteca Stadium: 87,523
Diego Maradona scored his iconic brace against England at the 1986 World Cup at the Estadio Azteca. The ‘Hand of God’ moment at the stadium will live on in history. Although the Estadio Azteca can hold 87,523, on July 7, 1968, when Mexico faced Brazil, it set a football attendance record of 119,853. The stadium is located in Tlalpan, Mexico City, and is home to Club America. The stadium featured a boxing event between Greg Haugen and Julio Cesar Chavez in February 1993, surpassing that mark. That evening’s official attendance was 132,247.
Aztec Stadium
Nation
Mexico
Date of the opening
May 29, 1996
Present-day capability
87,523
Capacity of records
119,853
Clubs that perform there
The Mexican national football team, Club America, and Cruz Azul
13 88,966 Lusail Stadium
Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup final at Lusail Stadium. It is a game that will be remembered for a very long time and is rightfully considered to be among the best the tournament has ever seen. Argentina defeated France on penalties, and Lionel Messi, the captain, finally received the trophy he had been longing for at the expense of Kylian Mbappe, who had scored a hat-trick in the final. With plans to demolish the stadium’s upper tier, Lusail Stadium is probably going to drop off this list in the years to come.
Stadium Lusail
Nation
Qatar
Date of the opening
November 22, 2021
Present-day capability
88,966
Capacity of records
88,966
Clubs that perform there
The national football team of Qatar
12 90,000 at Wembley Stadium
Following its closure in 2000, Wembley Stadium reopened in 2007. The stadium’s demolition was finished in 2003, with the iconic two towers being the final structures to be demolished. The England football team calls it home, and football competitions like the FA Cup and Carabao Cup finals are held there. The 2024 UEFA Champions League final is scheduled to take place at Wembley, marking the venue’s third hosting of the competition since it reopened. Under its renowned arch, the stadium has also hosted a variety of sports and events, including NFL, rugby, boxing, and wrestling.
The Wembley Stadium
Nation
England
Date of the opening
March 17, 2007
Present-day capability
90,000.
Capacity of records
89,874
Clubs that perform there
The national football team of England
11 Beijing National Stadium, which has 91,000 seats
A stadium located in Beijing, the capital of China, has improved Wembley’s capacity by 1,000. The stadium, which was built for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, is commonly referred to as the Bird’s Nest due to its nest-like appearance. Since then, it has become an integral part of Chinese football culture. Originally, 100,000 seats were to be included. 9,000, however, were appropriately eliminated to streamline the design process. From 2009 to 2010, China’s national basketball team also used the stadium. When Nigeria played Argentina in the football portion of the renowned event during the 2008 Summer Olympics, the stadium saw a record attendance.
Beijing National Stadium
Nation
China
Date of the opening
June 28, 2008
Present-day capability
91,000
Capacity of records
89,102
Clubs that perform there
The Chinese women’s national football team and the Chinese national football team
10 92,100 at Cotton Bowl Stadium
It is still the biggest stadium in America without regular matches, especially by a well-known host, even after hosting a long list of spectacular events. Rather, games between Oklahoma and Texas teams, which take place in the midst of the annual State Fair, are what make the Cotton Bowl most famous. It was one of the nine locations used for the 1994 World Cup and has played host to FC Dallas and the Dallas Tornado, two Dallas-based football teams. When the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners, two NFL college teams, faced off in front of 96,009 spectators in 2007, the stadium saw its highest attendance.
Stadium at Cotton Bowl
Nation
USA
Date of the opening
October 11, 1930
Present-day capability
92,100
Capacity of records
96,009
Clubs that perform there
FC Dallas from 1996 to 2002 and 2004 to 2005
