The most thrilling sporting events worldwide are incomplete without enthusiastic fans and large crowds filling the stadiums. This was particularly evident during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic when sports were played in empty venues. Some of the world’s largest stadiums have hosted historic events ranging from NFL games to soccer and cricket matches. The excitement of these sports is greatly amplified by packed stadiums. In this blog, we explore the top 10 biggest stadiums in the world.

Top 10 Biggest Stadiums in the World

Bryant-Denny Stadium

Bryant-Denny Stadium, located on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa, is in the southeastern United States. It opened 93 years ago, initially named Denny Stadium after George H. Denny, the university’s president from 1912 to 1932. With a seating capacity of 100,077, it is the fourth-largest stadium in the Southeastern Conference, the eighth largest in the United States, and the tenth largest globally.

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

Situated in Austin, Texas, on the University of Texas campus, this stadium has been home to the Longhorns football team since 1924. With a seating capacity of 100,119, it is the largest in the Big 12 Conference, the seventh-largest in the United States, and the ninth-largest in the world. Its attendance record of 105,213 was set on September 10, 2022, during a game against the University of Alabama. Named after legendary football coach Darrell K Royal, the stadium received a new FieldTurf surface in 2021 for $429,906.

Tiger Stadium

Located on the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tiger Stadium opened in 1924 with a capacity of 12,000. Now the third-largest stadium in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the sixth largest in the NCAA, and the eighth largest in the world, it has an official seating capacity of 102,321.

Neyland Stadium

Neyland Stadium, situated in Knoxville, Tennessee, is named after Robert Neyland, who served as the football head coach at the University of Tennessee from 1926 to 1952. Built in 1921 as Shields–Watkins Field, it has undergone 16 expansion projects. It is the fifth-largest stadium in the United States and the second largest in the Southeastern Conference.

Kyle Field

Kyle Field, located on the Texas A&M University campus, is the largest non-racing stadium in the world and the largest in Texas. Named in honor of Edwin Jackson Kyle, an 1899 graduate who promoted the school’s athletics, it was unofficially named “Kyle Field” by the Corps of Cadets in 1906.

Ohio Stadium

Known as ‘The Horseshoe’ or ‘The Shoe’ due to its unique shape, Ohio Stadium in Columbus is the fifth-largest stadium in the world. Opening in 1922, it serves as the home field for the Ohio State Buckeyes and also hosts music concerts. The stadium’s seating capacity has grown over the years, reaching 91,470 in 1991 from its original 66,210.

Beaver Stadium

Opening in 1960, Beaver Stadium is primarily used for American football and is home to the Pennsylvania State University football team. With an official seating capacity of 106,572, it occasionally hosts other college athletics. It has been expanded six times, with its capacity reaching 60,203 in 1976. In 2016, it was voted the number one football stadium in college football by USA Today.

Michigan Stadium

Nicknamed “The Big House,” Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the largest stadium in the United States and the third largest in the world. Mainly hosting college football games, it has an official capacity of 107,601 but has hosted even larger crowds. Built in 1927 for $950,000, its original capacity was 72,000. It holds the record for the highest attendance at an NCAA Division II football game.

Narendra Modi Stadium

Located in Ahmedabad, India, Narendra Modi Stadium is the second-largest stadium in the world with a seating capacity of 134,000. This cricket stadium is part of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave and hosts Test, ODI, T20I, and IPL matches. Originally constructed in 1983 and renovated in 2006, it was completely rebuilt by February 2020 at an approximate cost of ₹800 crores. Renamed in 2021 after the current Prime Minister of India, it is owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association.

Rungrado 1st of May Stadium

The largest stadium in the world, Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, covers an area of 20.7 hectares (51 acres). Opened on May 1, 1989, its first major event was the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students. It hosts football matches, athletics events, and the mass games of the Arirang Festival, with a roof composed of 16 arches arranged in a ring resembling a magnolia blossom.