From football matches to live concerts, stadiums serve as gathering places for some of life’s most exciting moments. They are the stage where history is made and memories are made unforgettable.
While some stadiums are known for their history, others stand out for their size and ability to host huge crowds.
Eight of the ten largest stadiums in the world, by seating capacity, are located in the United States. But first and second place are held by arenas in India and North Korea. That’s what Olympics and StadiumDB data show.
Narendra Modi Stadium in India
The first place in the ranking of the largest stadiums in the world belongs to India.
Named after the Prime Minister of the country, this monumental stadium was designed to host cricket games and is located in Ahmedabad.
It can accommodate over 132,000 people, providing fans with an incredible live experience.
Rungrado May 1 Stadium in North Korea
The surprising second place is for Rungrado 1 May Stadium and is located in North Korea.
This stadium was completed in 1989 to host the 13th World Youth and Student Festival.
Today it is used to host various government events and sporting events.
After renovations in 2014, its capacity was reduced to 114,000 people.
The stadium in Michigan, USA
The first of the American stadiums on the list is Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
This stadium serves as the home field for Michigan’s varsity team and can hold over 107,601 spectators.
It is a historic site for American football and sports culture in the United States.
Beaver Stadium in the USA
In fourth place is Beaver Stadium in Pennsylvania, USA.
It is home to the Pennsylvania team and offers seating for 106,572 fans.
The stadium has hosted some of the most significant events in college football.
Ohio Stadium in the USA
Ohio Stadium is located in Columbus, Ohio and is home to the Ohio State team.
With a seating capacity of 102,780, it is one of the largest stadiums in the United States and the site of many iconic moments in college football history.
Rounding out the top ten are Kyle Field, Kneeland, Tiger, Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium in Texas and Bryant-Denny. They are all in the US.
