- By Ridam Sharma
- Wed, 21 May 2025 07:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Largest Football Stadium In The World: Football is probably one of the most loved games across the globe. The game has seen a significant rise worldwide in the last few decades. The game has also risen in the context of facilities, paychecks and infrastructure. The world has witnessed some of the largest football grounds, which are hands-down infrastructure marvels. The world's largest football stadiums are not just a ground to play football, they're the epitome of the world’s craze for football, architectural marvels and world growth. To know more, here’s a list of the top 10 largest football stadiums in the world, according to the data by Testbook.
List Of The Top 10 Largest Football Stadiums In The World By Capacity
| Rank | Stadium | Country | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rungrado 1st of May Stadium | North Korea | 114,000 |
| 2 | Michigan Stadium | United States | 107,601 |
| 3 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia | 100,024 |
| 4 | Camp Nou | Spain | 99,354 |
| 5 | FNB Stadium | South Africa | 94,807 |
| 6 | Wembley Stadium | United Kingdom | 90,000 |
| 7 | Rose Bowl | United States | 88,565 |
| 8 | Estadio Azteca | Mexico | 87,523 |
| 9 | Bukit Jalil National Stadium | Malaysia | 87,411 |
| 10 | Borg El Arab Stadium | Egypt | 86,000 |
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (North Korea) – Seating Capacity: 114,000
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is located in Pyongyang and is the world's largest stadium by capacity with almost 114,000. The stadium's distinctive 16-arch roof is shaped like a magnolia flower, and the stadium is famous for not only football games but also the huge Arirang Mass Games and national festivities.
Michigan Stadium (United States) – Seating Capacity: 107,601
Michigan Stadium is known as The Big House and is the largest in the United States. It's in Ann Arbour and serves as the home for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team. The stadium is famous for its exciting game-day environment, which attracts a lot of crowds during match days.
Melbourne Cricket Ground (Australia) – Seating capacity: 100,024
Melbourne Cricket Ground is most famous for cricket and is also a prominent site for football, especially Australian Rules Football. It has also hosted Olympic Games and cricket World Cups, and serves as a focus point for Australian sporting culture.
Camp Nou (Spain) – Capacity: 99,354
Camp Nou, FC Barcelona's iconic stadium and is the largest in Europe. It's known for its hundreds of footballing's greatest moments, from domestic league success to Champions League finals.
FNB Stadium (South Africa) – Capacity: 94,807
FNB Stadium is also referred to as Soccer City. The Johannesburg stadium came into international prominence with the 2010 FIFA World Cup when it hosted both the opening game and the final. Its elegant calabash-inspired architecture and colourful environment make it an icon of African football.
Wembley Stadium (United Kingdom) – Capacity: 90,000
Wembley is England's national stadium and a world football icon. With its iconic arch, it stages grand finals, England internationals, and top concerts in the world.
Rose Bowl (United States) – Capacity: 88,565
Rose Bowl is situated in Pasadena, California. It is a landmark stadium that hosts the famous annual college football game of the same name. It has also had FIFA World Cup and Olympic competitions, making it a multi-sport icon.
Estadio Azteca (Mexico) – Capacity: 87,523
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca is one of football's most legendary stadiums. It's the only stadium to have hosted two World Cup finals and is popularly known for its energetic atmosphere and dramatic games.
Bukit Jalil National Stadium (Malaysia) – Capacity: 87,411
Bukit Jalil National Stadium is Southeast Asia's largest stadium and is the epicentre of Malaysian football. It frequently hosts international matches and major regional events.
Borg El Arab Stadium (Egypt) – Capacity: 86,000
Borg El Arab Stadium is Egypt's largest stadium, which is located close to Alexandria. It is a major ground for home league games as well as overseas games, which highlight the country's passion for football.
