The largest stadium in the world is now officially the Narendra Modi Stadium in India. With a capacity of 132,000 spectators, this cricket stadium is larger than the former number one in North Korea, which has been adjusted to 114,000 seats after new counts.
Here is the updated ranking based on current figures.
1. Narendra Modi Stadium (132,000) – India
The new undisputed number one. This gigantic stadium in Ahmedabad (formerly Motera Stadium) was reopened in 2020 after a complete rebuild. It is the pride of India and the home of Indian cricket. It is designed so that every spectator, despite the scale, has an unobstructed view of the field.
2. Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (114,000) – North Korea
The former number one drops to second place. Although the regime in Pyongyang still claims it fits 150,000 people, the actual capacity has been established at 114,000. It remains a massive structure with its iconic roof of 16 arches, but it is no longer the largest.
3. Michigan Stadium (107,601) – USA
The Big House remains the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere. It is the heart of American college football culture. Although it was built in 1927, many expansions have allowed it to grow into this enormous capacity.
4. Beaver Stadium (106,572) – USA
The fortress of Penn State University. This stadium is known as one of the most intimidating places for visiting teams, primarily due to the steep stands that trap the noise of over 106,000 screaming fans on the field.
5. Ohio Stadium (102,780) – USA
The Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio. This stadium is unique because it is on the list of national historic monuments while simultaneously being hyper-modern in terms of facilities. It lacks light masts, using special lighting in the roofline to maintain its classic appearance.
6. Kyle Field (102,733) – USA
The home of the Aggies in Texas. This stadium has the largest and steepest stands in the US. It is famous for the military precision with which the fans (the 12th Man) support their team; they even have practiced Yell Leaders instead of cheerleaders.
7. Tiger Stadium (102,321) – USA
Death Valley in Louisiana. This stadium is notorious. The noise levels are so high that opponents often cannot hear their own quarterback. The nickname comes from the legend that it is where visiting teams come to die.
8. Neyland Stadium (101,915) – USA
This stadium in Tennessee is one of the few stadiums you can reach by boat. It sits directly on the river, where hundreds of boats dock before the game for the Vol Navy tailgate parties.
9. Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium (100,119) – USA
The second Texan giant on the list, located in Austin. The University of Texas has expanded this stadium significantly in recent years, just breaking the 100,000-spectator threshold.
10. Melbourne Cricket Ground (100,024) – Australia
The G remains in the top 10. It is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and breathes sports history. From the 1956 Olympic Games to the annual AFL Grand Final; this is the hallowed turf of Australian sports.
