Biggest football stadiums in the world [2025]

Each football stadium offers something different from every corner of the globe: a roaring atmosphere; state-of-the-art technology, or a rich archive of historic nights. Football’s ongoing need for bigger and better stadiums has resulted in some iconic infrastructures, unusual features and never-seen-before ideas that have become an unforeseen trend. The stadium of each team is vital to the image of the team that plays within its walls and also plays a big part in the community within which it's built.

Here’s the list of the top 10 biggest football stadiums by capacity.

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Biggest football stadiums in the world 2025

1. Rungrado 1st of May Stadium

• Capacity: 114,000
• Country: North Korea
• Established: May 1989

Built in 1989, it occupies over 20 hectares of Rungra Island. It is also known as Rungrado May Day Stadium and hosts football matches and national celebrations for people. The stadium has many facilities like a swimming pool, running tracks, a mini golf course, and dorms.

2. Michigan Stadium

• Capacity: 107,601
• Country: United States
• Established: October 1927

This is the second-largest football stadium in the world, with a capacity of over 107,000 people. It is also the largest football stadium by capacity in the US and regularly draws people beyond its original capacity for big matches. Apart from the Michigan University matches, the stadium has also hosted hockey matches and other major teams, like Real Madrid vs. Manchester United.

3. Ohio Stadium

• Capacity: 102,780
• Country: United States
• Established: October 1922

The stadium accommodates over 102,700 people and has a distinctive horseshoe-shaped architecture. The record attendance at Ohio Stadium came in 2016 when the Michigan Wolverines football team played in front of 110,045 people.

4. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

• Capacity: 100,024
• Country: Australia
• Established: November 1838

Though originally built for cricket, the MCG has hosted some of football’s most iconic matches since 1912. With a capacity of 100,000+, MCG is among the largest football stadiums in the world. In 2000, it hosted multiple Olympic football games, which drew over 93,000+ fans. The record attendance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground came in 2023 when Ed Sheeran played in front of 109,500 people.

5. Camp Nou

• Capacity: 99,354
• Country: Spain
• Established: September 1957

With 100,000 capacity, the legendary Camp Nou, home of Barcelona, is regarded as one of the most iconic football stadiums of all time. Officially unveiled to the public in 1957, Polish side Warsaw were the first to face off against the Spanish giants at their newly constructed ground. The record attendance at the Camp Nou was in 1986 as Barcelona faced Juventus in the European Cup quarter-finals in front of 120,000 people.

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6. FNB Stadium

• Capacity: 94,736
• Country: South Africa
• Established: October 1989

Founded in 1989, FNB underwent a massive upgrade to welcome the 2010 FIFA World Cup finalists in Johannesburg. Its capacity increased from 40,000 to 94,700+, with improved sightlines, new changing rooms, VIP areas, media zones, and a modern basement level.

7. New Administrative Capital Stadium

• Capacity: 93,940
• Country: Egypt
• Established: January 2024

The New Administrative Capital Stadium can seat just under 94,000 attendees. Opened in 2024, it hosted a football match between Egypt and New Zealand during the ACUD Cup - part of the FIFA Series. The stadium is expected to replace the Cairo International Stadium as the renowned stadium for the Egypt national team.

8. Rose Bowl Stadium

• Capacity: 92,800
• Country: United States
• Established: October 1922

Typically known for its annual American Football events, Rose Bowl Stadium is also commonly seen as one of the country’s major venues to host football. During the 1994 World Cup, it was host to eight fixtures – including the final. So far, the venue has hosted five Super Bowls (between 1977 and 1993), two World Cup finals (1994, 1999), the 1998 MLS Cup, Olympic events in 1932 and 1984, and many music concerts.

9. Cotton Bowl Stadium

• Capacity: 92,100
• Country: United States
• Established: October 1930

With a current capacity of around 92,100, the Cotton Bowl Stadium remains one of the biggest football stadiums by capacity in the country. It has also hosted the 1967 NFL Championship and numerous music concerts. Despite hosting a litany of impressive events over the years, it remains the largest stadium in America to not have regular fixtures held there, particularly by a renowned host.

10. Wembley Stadium

• Capacity: 90,000
• Country: United Kingdom
• Established: March 2007

With 90,000 seats, the Wembley Stadium is the biggest football stadium by capacity in the UK and regularly hosts England’s national football team. It is the home of the England football team, as well as the host of football events such as the FA Cup and Carabao Cup finals. The stadium has also seen different sports and events take place under its famous arch, such as boxing, wrestling, rugby and NFL.