The landscape of sporting stadiums is evolving, with a shift towards prioritizing spectator experiences and comfort in their design, alongside the growing trend of televised and online viewing. Yet, the allure of being amidst a packed stadium, witnessing teams clash on the field in front of fervent fans, remains unparalleled. While stadium design adapts to modern demands, the essence of live sporting events retains its timeless appeal, ensuring its enduring presence in the sporting world.
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Top 10 Biggest Stadiums in the World 2024
We've compiled a selection of iconic enclosed stadiums, excluding venues tailored for horse and car racing, such as the renowned Indianapolis Motor Speedway, capable of accommodating an impressive 400,000 spectators. Additionally, Strahov Stadium in Prague, Czechia, while no longer serving as a hub for competitive sports events, is noteworthy for its vast capacity of 220,000, now primarily utilised for hosting large-scale concerts. Here is the complete:
| Rank | Stadium Name | Location | Capacity |
| 1 | Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | 132,000 |
| 2 | Rungrado May Day Stadium | Pyongyang, North Korea | 114,000 |
| 3 | Michigan Stadium | Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA | 107,601 |
| 4 | Beaver Stadium | State College, Pennsylvania, USA | 106,572 |
| 5 | Ohio Stadium | Columbus, Ohio, USA | 102,780 |
| 6 | Kyle Field | College Station, Texas, USA | 102,733 |
| 7 | Tiger Stadium | Baton Rouge, LA, USA | 102,321 |
| 8 | Neyland Stadium | Knoxville, Tennessee, USA | 101,915 |
| 9 | Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium | Austin, Texas, USA | 100,119 |
| 10 | Bryant–Denny Stadium | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA | 100,077 |
Stadium capacity typically denotes the number of actual seats available for purchase by spectators during sporting events, excluding press box seats, standing room areas, and additional temporary seating arrangements. Certain stadiums, such as the Cowboys (AT&T) Stadium in Arlington, Texas, boast a base seating capacity of 80,000, which can be expanded to accommodate up to 105,000 attendees, including standing room allocations, depending on the event.
Occasionally, stadium attendance surpasses the listed capacity, exemplified by the Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, where the highest recorded attendance reached 102,315 during Texas' season opener against Notre Dame in 2016, despite the official capacity being listed as 100,119.
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