An overview of the venues with the greatest capacity to welcome fans.
Watching football on match day creates lasting memories. The energy in the stands, the buzz before kickoff, and the sheer scale and architecture of the stadium all amplify the experience.
Football boasts a remarkable roster of legendary stadiums, and sometimes their size can feel overwhelming. Some venues are as iconic as the clubs they host, such as Wembley Stadium in London and the Camp Nou in Barcelona. These arenas are among the most famous and storied in world football.
The aim here is to explore the biggest stadiums on the planet and identify those ranked among the top 20 by capacity to accommodate fans. Which venues have the most seats?
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Top 20 largest stadiums in the world
Surprisingly, the largest stadium by perceived capacity is the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, commonly referred to as the May Day Stadium. North Korean officials claim a capacity of 150,000, though independent assessments place it below 114,000. Regardless, it remains a monumental space for football events. The first major event held there was the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students. Source: Goal
Other notable giants include the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, followed by Camp Nou, home to FC Barcelona. More recently, River Plate’s stadium in Argentina has risen in prominence as a large venue in South America. Source: Goal
In Africa, FNB Stadium in Johannesburg is a landmark, having hosted several matches during the 2010 World Cup including the final. It remains among the continent’s largest, though the 2010 event required seat allocations for press and VIPs that slightly reduced the top capacity. California’s Rose Bowl and London’s Wembley Stadium also rank high in the global list. Source: Goal
Which stadium resonates most with fans?
- Real Betis
- São Paulo
- Cremonese
- Ajax
- Burnley
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Which stadium wins the crowd’s heart?
- 51% Real Betis
- 12% São Paulo
- 5% Cremonese
- 25% Ajax
- 7% Burnley
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Source: Goal