Giant Sports Arenas: From Rungrado 1st of May Stadium to Maracanã — the Largest Stadiums on Earth

Stadiums are not only sports arenas but also architectural masterpieces and symbols of national pride. The largest of them hold more than 100 000 spectators and are witnesses to legendary sports events.
From the North Korean giant to the historic Maracanã in Brazil — these stadiums impress with their scale and engineering solutions.
| Rank | Stadium | Country | Capacity | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rungrado 1st of May Stadium | North Korea | 114 000 | 1989 |
| 2 | Michigan Stadium | USA | 107 601 | 1927 |
| 3 | Beaver Stadium | USA | 106 572 | 1960 |
| 4 | Ohio Stadium | USA | 102 780 | 1922 |
| 5 | Kyle Field | USA | 102 733 | 1927 |
| 6 | Neyland Stadium | USA | 101 915 | 1921 |
| 7 | Tiger Stadium (LSU) | USA | 100 343 | 1924 |
| 8 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia | 100 024 | 1853 |
| 9 | Camp Nou | Spain | 99 354 | 1957 |
| 10 | Soccer City (FNB) | South Africa | 94 736 | 1989 |
| 11 | Wembley Stadium | England | 90 000 | 2007 |
| 12 | Stade de France | France | 81 338 | 1998 |
| 13 | Santiago Bernabéu | Spain | 81 044 | 1947 |
| 14 | Maracanã | Brazil | 78 838 | 1950 |
| 15 | Luzhniki Stadium | Russia | 78 011 | 1956 |
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang is the largest in the world — 114 000 seats. It is used for mass events and football, but is rarely seen in Western media.
The 1950 World Cup final at the Maracanã Stadium was officially watched by 173 850 spectators — the largest football match crowd in history (although estimates reach up to 200 000).
The new Wembley Stadium in London cost £800 million. Its famous 133 m high arch is visible from all over London and is the largest single-span roof structure in the world.
Barcelona FC's stadium is currently being renovated for €1.5 billion. After renovation, capacity will increase to 105 000 — it will become the largest football stadium in Europe.
Modern stadiums are billion-dollar investments. Their construction, maintenance and events create thousands of jobs. For example, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles cost $5.5 billion and is the most expensive stadium ever built.
Major stadiums are economic engines for cities: they attract tourists, events and concerts. A single Taylor Swift concert in a large stadium can generate $10-15 million for the local economy.
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