Venues & Records Writer
Sushmita Ganguly
Sushmita Ganguly writes SportsLook’s venue and record coverage — stadium capacities, arena rebuilds and the comparison tables behind them, sourced from operators and governing bodies rather than recycled from other lists.
Articles by Sushmita Ganguly (87)
Anoeta Stadium Capacity: How Many People Can It Hold?
Anoeta (Reale Arena)'s published capacity is 32,000. This guide separates the current venue figure from event configurations, historic totals and proposed changes.
Estádio da Luz Capacity: Benfica’s Lisbon Stadium
Estádio da Luz's published capacity is 68,118. This guide separates the current venue figure from event configurations, historic totals and proposed changes.
Hassan II Stadium Capacity: The Planned Casablanca-Area Venue
Grand Stade Hassan II's published capacity is 115,000 planned. This guide separates the current venue figure from event configurations, historic totals and proposed changes.
Kingspan Stadium Capacity: Ulster Rugby’s Home Ground
Kingspan Stadium's published capacity is 18,000. This guide separates the current venue figure from event configurations, historic totals and proposed changes.
Molineux Stadium Capacity: The Current Wolves Ground Total
Molineux's published capacity is 31,750. This guide separates the current venue figure from event configurations, historic totals and proposed changes.
Red Bull Arena Leipzig Capacity: What the Current Ground Holds
Red Bull Arena Leipzig's published capacity is about 47,800 in current football listings. This guide separates the current venue figure from event configurations, historic totals and proposed changes.
SCG Capacity: Sydney Cricket Ground by Event Configuration
Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)'s published capacity is 48,000 cricket; 46,817 AFL. This guide separates the current venue figure from event configurations, historic totals and proposed changes.
Semple Stadium Capacity: Thurles GAA Ground Explained
Semple Stadium's published capacity is 45,690. This guide separates the current venue figure from event configurations, historic totals and proposed changes.
Stadium Australia Capacity: Current Capacity and Redevelopment Plans
Stadium Australia's published capacity is 83,671 current; about 70,180 proposed. This guide separates the current venue figure from event configurations, historic totals and proposed changes.
Turf Moor Capacity: How Many Fans Can Burnley’s Stadium Hold?
Turf Moor's published capacity is 21,944. This guide separates the current venue figure from event configurations, historic totals and proposed changes.
Aviva Stadium capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Aviva Stadium capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Bramall Lane capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Bramall Lane capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Craven Cottage capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Craven Cottage capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Elland Road capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Elland Road capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Emirates Stadium capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Emirates Stadium capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Etihad Stadium capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Etihad Stadium capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Everton Stadium capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Everton Stadium capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Goodison Park capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Goodison Park capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Hampden Park capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Hampden Park capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
London Stadium capacity: current figure, history and event limits
London Stadium capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Murrayfield Stadium capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Murrayfield Stadium capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Selhurst Park capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Selhurst Park capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
St. James' Park capacity: current figure, history and event limits
St. James' Park capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
St Mary's Stadium capacity: current figure, history and event limits
St Mary's Stadium capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Stamford Bridge capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Stamford Bridge capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
The Amex Stadium capacity: current figure, history and event limits
The Amex Stadium capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium capacity: current figure, history and event limits
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium capacity, opening date, ownership and the configuration caveats that explain why published numbers can differ.
What does a retractable-roof stadium cost?
Retractable roofs add a major premium to stadium construction. Here is how to compare roof cost, maintenance and the event value it creates.
What is a white-elephant stadium?
A white-elephant stadium is an expensive venue whose long-term use and income fall short of the cost of building and maintaining it.
Adelaide Oval Capacity: How Many People Can It Hold?
Adelaide Oval's standard published capacity is 53,500, with about 50,000 seats plus standing room. See match and concert configuration differences.
Allianz Arena Capacity: Why the Number Changes by Competition
Allianz Arena's published capacity is 75,024 for domestic matches and 70,000 for international games. Here is what the figures include.
Allianz Stadium Sydney Capacity: How Many Seats Are There?
Allianz Stadium Sydney has a published capacity of 42,500 seats. Learn who plays there, when it opened and why event capacity can vary.
Allianz Arena Naming Rights Cost: What Is Publicly Known?
The Allianz Arena naming-rights fee is not publicly disclosed. Independent reports estimate roughly €6m to €7.3m a year, but the contract value is unconfirmed.
Best Golf Courses in New Zealand: A Practical Shortlist
New Zealand has more than 400 golf courses. This shortlist compares marquee and experience courses by setting, access, architecture and trip value.
Best Ski Resorts in New Zealand: Which Mountain Fits Your Trip?
Compare New Zealand ski resorts by terrain, access, scenery and nearby towns, including Whakapapa, Cardrona, Treble Cone and Coronet Peak.
What Is the Longest Drive in Golf History? Tournament and PGA Tour Records
The longest drives depend on the record definition. Mike Austin's 515-yard tournament drive and Davis Love III's 476-yard ShotLink PGA Tour mark are different records.
What Is the Lowest Round in PGA Tour History? The Record 58
Jim Furyk's 58 at the 2016 Travelers Championship remains the lowest round in PGA Tour history. See the score, course, date and how it compares with other sub-60 rounds.
What Is the Oldest Golf Course in the World?
Guinness lists the Old Course at St Andrews as the oldest golf course in the world, while Musselburgh has an older documented playing claim. Here is the distinction.
What Is the Career Grand Slam in Golf?
A golf career Grand Slam means winning the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and Open Championship during a career. Six men have completed it.
Who Has Won the Most Majors in Golf? Jack Nicklaus Leads
Jack Nicklaus holds the men's record with 18 professional major championships. See the leading totals and how major records are counted.
Anfield Capacity: 45,000 to 61,000 Without Moving
Anfield grew by 16,000 seats in 13 years through two stand rebuilds. At roughly $10,300 a seat it is half the cost per seat of a new stadium.
Boxing Purses: Why the Reported Figure Is Wrong
Usyk and Dubois reportedly split $203.5m — 65/35. But the number filed with a commission is only ever part of it, and PPV upside is paid later.
Highest Attendance Records, and Why Capacity Lies
173,850 watched the 1950 World Cup final — a record that can never be broken. Why attendance and capacity diverge in two opposite directions.
Highest Paid NBA Coaches: Steve Kerr on $17.5m
Kerr leads at $17.5m, Spoelstra and Lue at $15m. Seventh place still earns 13 times the best-paid coach in world rugby.
Melbourne Cup Tickets: Members First, Public Later
The 2026 Cup is on 3 November and the general public sale still hasn't opened. Members are already in — and a four-day Carnival pass costs $199.
Most Valuable Football Clubs: The Top Two Have No Owner
Real Madrid $9.5bn, Barcelona $7.5bn — both member-owned. Manchester United, privately held, dropped to third. Forbes' 2026 valuations, with the ownership overlay.
Most Watched Sporting Event: 12x the Super Bowl
The World Cup final reached about 1.5 billion people. The Super Bowl's record is 127.7 million — and charges far more per advert. Why size isn't value.
Premier League Promotion: £205m for One Match
The Championship play-off final is the richest game in football. Deloitte puts the winner's uplift at £205m — because central payments jump from £11m to £109m.
Signal Iduna Park Capacity: 81,365 or 65,829
Germany's largest stadium holds 81,365 for the Bundesliga and 65,829 for UEFA matches. The 15,536-seat gap is the Yellow Wall being sat down.
Snooker Prize Money: £2.4m for 17 Days
The World Snooker Championship pays £500,000 to the winner from a £2,395,000 fund. Darts pays double, for one night's work.
Who Owns NASCAR: One Family, Privately
NASCAR is a private company owned by the France family. Teams sued over it, the case settled on day nine of trial — and charters are now evergreen.
Who Owns the WNBA: The NBA Holds 42%
The NBA owns 42% of the WNBA, franchise owners 42%, investors 16%. A team now costs $250m to join a league where one franchise is valued at $1 billion.
Biggest Stadiums in Ireland: An Amateur Monopoly
Croke Park leads at 82,300, but the real story is that eight of Ireland's nine largest stadiums are owned by an amateur association.
Biggest Stadiums in the UK: Why Every List Disagrees
Wembley leads at 90,000, but below the top five the order genuinely changes month to month. The published capacities, and the rebuilding wave behind the confusion.
Camp Nou Capacity: 62,652 Now, 105,000 Later
Camp Nou will hold 105,000 when its rebuild finishes in 2027, but only 62,652 seats are in use today. The cost, the phases and the overrun explained.
Croke Park Capacity, Ownership and Rule 42
Croke Park holds 82,300 — Ireland's largest and among Europe's biggest. Owned by an amateur association, and left out of Euro 2028 in its own city.
Euro 2028 Venues: All Nine Stadiums Ranked
Euro 2028 uses nine stadiums across eight UK and Irish cities. Capacities, why UEFA renames them, and the big grounds that were left out.
Largest Stadium in Europe: Two Correct Answers
Camp Nou is Europe's biggest on paper at 105,000 but only ~62,652 is usable mid-rebuild. Wembley is the largest actually in use. The full ranked table.
Most Expensive Stadiums Ever Built, and the Catch
SoFi Stadium cost $5.5 billion, more than double anything else. But most cost rankings quietly mix inflation-adjusted and nominal figures — here's both.
Old Trafford Capacity, Record Crowd and New Trafford
Old Trafford holds 74,310 — the UK's largest club ground. Why four different figures circulate, the 76,962 record, and the 100,000-seat replacement plan.
Biggest Stadium Naming Rights Deals, and What They Hide
SoFi paid $625m over 20 years, the largest stadium naming deal ever. Why Emirates and Etihad figures aren't comparable, and the grounds that never sold.
Twickenham Capacity, and the £100m Rename
Twickenham holds 82,000 — the largest rugby union stadium in the world. Owned by the RFU, and renamed Allianz Stadium in 2024 after 115 years.
Wembley Stadium Capacity, Cost and Who Owns It
Wembley holds 90,000 — the UK's largest. What it cost to build, who owns it, why the arch exists, and how the capacity changes by event.
Allegiant Stadium Capacity: How Many People Can It Hold?
Allegiant Stadium holds 65,000 for Raiders games and can expand to 71,835. Compare football, concert and soccer configurations.
AT&T Stadium Capacity: Cowboys Seats and 100,000 Max
AT&T Stadium seats 80,000 and expands to 100,000 for major events. See Cowboys, concert and soccer capacities plus seating tips.
15 Biggest Indoor Arenas in the World by Capacity
KJC Kingdome leads the world's biggest indoor arenas at a stated 75,000 seats. See the top 15 with definitions, sources and capacity caveats.
10 Biggest Soccer Stadiums in the World by Capacity
Rungrado is the world's biggest soccer stadium at 113,281 seats. See the verified top 10, capacity conflicts and future stadiums that may pass it.
Dodger Stadium Capacity: Baseball, Concerts and Seats
Dodger Stadium's official capacity is 56,000, MLB's largest. Explore its seating levels, concert layouts, attendance and renovations.
15 Largest Baseball Stadiums in MLB by Capacity (2026)
See the largest MLB stadiums ranked by 2026 baseball capacity, from 56,000-seat Dodger Stadium to the rest of the top 15 ballparks.
Levi's Stadium Capacity: 49ers, Concerts and Soccer
Levi's Stadium holds 68,500 for 49ers games and expands to 75,000. See World Cup, concert and seating capacities explained.
MetLife Stadium Capacity: NFL, Concerts and Soccer
MetLife Stadium holds 82,500 for NFL games. See its World Cup conversion, concert capacities, seating levels and Giants-Jets setup.
10 Most Expensive NFL Stadiums Ever Built
Rank the most expensive active NFL stadiums by original project cost, from $5.5B SoFi to the billion-dollar venues, with financing explained.
10 Most Expensive Stadiums in the World
SoFi Stadium is the world's most expensive at about $5.5 billion. Compare 10 costly stadium projects and see why published rankings differ.
New NFL Stadiums: Every Project From 2026 to 2031
Track every new NFL stadium from Buffalo to Kansas City, with opening dates, capacities, costs and clear status for confirmed builds and proposals.
12 Oldest NFL Stadiums Still in Use in 2026
Rank the oldest NFL stadiums by opening year, from Soldier Field and Lambeau to the 1990s venues, with renovations and replacements explained.
Rose Bowl Capacity: Football, Soccer and Concerts
The Rose Bowl lists a 90,888 capacity, but event inventories vary. See seating, concert layouts, record crowds and its SoFi comparison.
SoFi Stadium Capacity: NFL, Concerts and Soccer
SoFi Stadium holds 70,240 for football and can expand toward 100,000. See concert, World Cup and seating capacities explained clearly.
Soldier Field Capacity: How Many People Does It Hold?
Soldier Field holds 61,500 for NFL games. Compare Bears, soccer and concert capacities, including official event figures up to 63,500.
World Cup 2026 Stadiums: All 16 Venues and Capacities
All 16 World Cup 2026 stadiums with FIFA's final capacities, regular venue names, match totals and knockout stages in one verified guide.
Yankee Stadium Capacity: Baseball, Soccer and Concerts
Yankee Stadium holds 46,543 for baseball in 2026. See why older totals differ and how seating changes for soccer, concerts and football.
Top 10 Male Gymnasts of All Time, Ranked by Achievement
The greatest male gymnasts ranked by all-around dominance, Olympic and World results, innovation and longevity, with a transparent comparison.
Biggest NBA Arenas 2026: All 30 Ranked by Capacity
The United Center is the biggest NBA arena at 20,917. All 30 arenas ranked with capacity, year opened, naming-rights holder and NHL co-tenants.
Biggest Stadium in the US (2026): Top 20 by Capacity
Michigan Stadium is the biggest stadium in the US at 107,601. See the top 20 ranked with capacity, year opened, build cost, owner and naming rights.
Largest NFL Stadiums 2026: All 30 Ranked by Capacity
MetLife Stadium is the largest NFL stadium at 82,500. All 30 venues ranked with capacity, year opened, construction cost and naming-rights holder.
Largest Stadium in the World (2026): Full Capacity Ranking
Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest stadium in the world at 132,000. Full 2026 ranking with capacity, year opened, build cost and owner for each venue.
Top 10 Female Gymnasts of All Time, Ranked
The 10 greatest female gymnasts ranked by Olympic and World medals, difficulty innovation and longevity, with a full medal table verified to 2026.
Top 10 Largest Horse Racing Venues by Capacity (2026)
Tokyo Racecourse is the world's largest horse racing venue at 223,000. Top 10 racecourses ranked by capacity, with year opened, owner and signature race.