Stadiums & Arenas
Capacities, construction costs, naming rights and owners for the world’s biggest stadiums and arenas — the full table, not just the headline number.
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.
Biggest Stadiums in Australia and New Zealand
The MCG holds 100,024 — more than Eden Park and Wellington combined. And almost every ground in the region has two capacities, which is why lists disagree.
How Long to Build a Stadium: 26 Months or 12 Years
AT&T Stadium took 26 months. Croke Park took twelve years. The difference isn't engineering — it's whether the ground has to keep hosting matches.
LA 2028 Venues: No New Stadiums, 35% Over Budget
Every LA 2028 venue, sport by sport — and why the first Games since London 1948 to build nothing has still gone from $5.3bn to $7.145bn.
Principality Stadium Capacity: 73,931 and a Roof
Cardiff holds 73,931 for rugby and about 78,000 for boxing. And the famous rule that both teams must agree to close the roof no longer applies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.