What stadium do you think is even more famous than Wembley? Is there a bigger arena than Maracana? You will be surprised, but there are about two dozen such stadiums. And what facilities are included in the rating of the 10 largest stadiums in the world, we will tell below.
10. Camp Nou or New Field
Barcelona, Spain
Closes the top ten Spanish Camp Nou or the New Field: the number of seats - 98 934. Built in 1957, the sports complex bears the title of the largest in Europe. Camp Nou was rebuilt several times in its history, the last in 1998, after which it was awarded five stars from UEFA. Spanish “Barcelona” is training on it, and a museum of this team is functioning on the territory. Kamp Nou during his work hosted the football Championship of Europe (1964) and the world (1982), football matches of the 1992 Summer Olympics. Also at the stadium they held the finals of Eurocup tournaments and concerts of such world celebrities as Michael Jackson, group U2, Frank Sinatra and others.
Camp Nou. Stages of future reconstruction.
9. Neyland Stadium (Nyland Stadium)
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Official capacity - 100 011 people. It was opened in 1921 and originally bore the name “Shields-Watkins Field”, then it had only one tribune. Later it was renamed in honor of Robert Neyland, the head football coach of the university (1926-1952). Rebuilt many times. Recent data on the number of seats was provided after the reconstruction in 2009. The American football club Tennessee Volunteers (NCAA) considers him his home stadium. It also serves as a venue for major conferences, concerts, political rallies, religious gatherings, and NFL exhibition games.
8. Melbourne Cricket Ground or MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
Number of seats - 100 012. The history of the largest stadium of the Australian continent began back in 1854. During its existence, MCG was repeatedly reconstructed and expanded (the last time in 2006). Gained fame at the expense of his floodlights, they are the highest in the world. In 1956 it was the main arena of the Summer Olympics in Melbourne. The purpose of the construction is multi-purpose: there are competitions of national teams in cricket, Australian football, athletics, rugby, cycling and tennis. It is considered the largest cricket ground in the world. In January 2009, according to polls, he received the title of one of the seven sports wonders of the world.
Melbourne Cricket Ground.
7. Texas Memorial Stadium (Texas Memorial Stadium) or Darrell K’ Royal
Austin, Texas, USA
Maximum capacity - 101 096. Opened in 1924, the last time it was rebuilt in 2009. The University of Texas Stadium is considered home to the Texas Longhorns football (NCAA) American club. The structure itself was timed to the memory of the dead military during the First World War. Later, a small monument was unveiled on the territory of the Texas Memorial Stadium, which was dedicated to all the dead students and graduates of the university in military service. Each year, one of the home football games is appointed as “Veterans Recognition Day”, in memory of those who died in hostilities.
6. Ohio Stadium (Ohio Stadium), also known as the “Horseshoe”
Columbus Ohio USA
The number of seats is 102 329. It was put into operation in 1922, the last time was rebuilt in 2001. Serves as the home training ground for the Ohio State Buckeyes Club (NCAA), and is owned by Ohio State University. In addition to traditional sports in football and track and field athletics, concerts of famous bands are held here (for example, Metallica, Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd performed here). Consists in the National Register of Memorial and Historic Places. An interesting fact: no artificial lighting was carried out at the stadium, so all games are held here only during the daytime, during daylight hours: most likely, another reconstruction will be waiting for it in the near future.
5. Estadio Azteca (Aztec)
Mexico City, Mexico
The total number of seats is 105,064. The Aztec began its work in 1966, later it was reequipped before the World Cup-86. It was on his gorgeous field that Diego Maradona sent his famous goal - “Goal of the Century” into the opponent’s goal. The stadium was also used for football matches of the Olympic Games-68, and for the Confederations Cup-1999. The stadium is divided for regular training by the club "America" and the national Mexican team.
4. Michigan Stadium (Michigan Stadium) or "Big House"
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Capacity - 106 201 spectators. The university stadium was erected in 1927 and to this day is the home field for the Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) American Football Club. A major overhaul took place in 2010, making Michigan Stadium the largest team sport arena in the United States. In addition, large graduation parties are held at the Big House.
Michigan Stadium.
3. Beaver Stadium (Beaver Stadium)
County, Pennsylvania, USA
It can host 107,282 people - making it the 3rd largest in the world. An attendance record was also recorded - in 2002, the stadium was visited by 110 753 spectators. Launched in 1960, the James A. Beaver University Stadium (Pennsylvania Governor) was gradually expanded and refurbished, most recently in 2008. On an ongoing basis, it serves as a training base for the Penn State Nittany Lions (NCAA) football team, and it also hosts athletics competitions. This stadium is called one of the best student sports centers in the United States.
2. Stadium of the Indian Youth (Salt Youth Stadium) or Saltlake Stadium (Salt Lake Stadium)
Calcutta, India
In second place is the stadium with a capacity of 120,000 fans and a field size of 105 * 70 meters. Saltlake Stadium was commissioned in 1984, and in 1987 hosted the South Asian Games. This is a multisport complex: on the territory of the complex there are meetings of local Indian football teams, national tournaments, international athletics competitions. There is a field for cricket, wrestling, volleyball and gymnastics. It is home to the national team, as well as to Indian football clubs: East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan. This stadium can be called the largest on the territory of the Hindustan Peninsula.
1. Rungnado 1st of May Stadium (May 1st Stadium)
Pyongyang, North Korea
This is the largest and most spacious stadium in the world: it has a capacity of 150,000 seats and an area of 207,000 square meters. Launched in 1989, the Rungnado 1st of May Stadium is ahead of the rest not only in the number of visitors, but also stands out for its architecture: the roof in the form of 16 arched petals forming a ring covers the spectator stands and an 8-story building of the stadium. From afar, the structure resembles a magnolia flower. On the largest world stage, home games are held by the DPRK national team, athletics competitions, but mainly it is used for national celebrations and public events, one of which even entered the Guinness Book of Records.
