In this article we are going to list the 5 biggest stadiums in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 15 biggest stadiums in the world.
5. Ohio Stadium
Total capacity of the stadium: 102,780
The football stadium of Ohio State University, Ohio Stadium is among the biggest stadiums in the world. Known as “the Horseshoe”, the stadium also hosted Columbus Crew from Major League Soccer from 1996 to 1998. The stadium also hosts various major concerts with some of the biggest names hosted including Taylor Swift, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Metallica and U2.
4. Beaver Stadium
Total capacity of the stadium: 106,572
College football stadiums are among the biggest stadiums in the United State, with college football games treated with a reverence unlike any other, and Beaver Stadium is the football stadium of Pennsylvania State University. The stadium is well-known for being among the toughest stadiums in collegiate athletics and is said to have the best student section in the country. In 2016, Beaver Stadium obtained over 41% vote on the way to being named the best stadium in college football.
3. Michigan Stadium
Total capacity of the stadium: 107,601
The biggest stadium in the United States, the Michigan Stadium is the University of Michigan’s football stadium and despite its capacity being 107,601, it has still hosted crowds of around 115,000. The stadium is nearly a century old, having been built in 1927 at a cost of $950,000 at the time which would be equal to $11.6 million in 2020. Since 1975, every home game in the stadium has drawn more than 100,000 people to the stadium, a run of more than 30 games now. The reason that the football stadium can host more people than its official capacity is due to footings being used in the manufacture of the stadium.
2. Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
Total capacity of the stadium: 114,000
Surprisingly, the second-biggest stadium in the world is located in North Korea. Rungrado 1st of May Stadium which opened in 1989. Occupying nearly 21 hectares of space, the stadium is used for football games, athletic events and mainly mass games during the Ariang Festival. It is however unlikely that the stadium’s capacity will ever really be fully utilized.
1. Narendra Modi Stadium
Total capacity of the stadium: 132,000
Topping the list of the 15 biggest stadiums in the world is the Narendra Modi Stadium, located in the city of Ahmedabad in India. The Narendra Modi Stadium is a cricket stadium which was initially constructed in 1983 before being renovated in 2006. It was then completely demolished and rebuilt between 2015 to 2020 at a cost of approximately $100 million. The highest attendance recorded at the stadium is 104,859.
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