Top 10 World Biggest Stadium by Capacity

10. Borg El Arab Stadium, Egypt

Borg El Arab Stadium is often referred to as Egyptian Army Stadium. This stadium is made up of the top 10 list in the world at the same time second biggest in Africa Continent. This stadium was originally built to host the Fifa World Cup 2010 on the soil of Egypt. After Egypt failed to secure the bid to host Fifa World Cup 2010, the stadium is currently being used by Egypt National Team as their homegrown apart from Cairo International Stadium.

  • Capacity: 86,000
  • Country: Egypt 

9. Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Malaysia 

Bukit Jalil is a stadium located in the center capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The stadium was built to organize Commonwealth Games in 1998. It's a multipurpose stadium and is being used by Malaysia National Football Team as their homegrown. Notably, this stadium is the biggest ever stadium being built in South East Asia (SEA).

  • Capacity: 87,411
  • Country: Malaysia

8. Estadio Azteca, Mexico  

The stadium was constructed in 1962 and organized two times Fifa World Cup in 1970 and 1986. One of the most significant occasions ever happened in this stadium is the "Hand of God Goal" which was scored by Diego Maradona. It continues since the stadium is once again being scheduled for Fifa World Cup 2026.

  • Capacity: 87,523
  • Country: Mexico
7. Rose Bowl Stadium, America

The stadium was built in 1922 and it reaches a 100-year celebration in 2022. One of the symbolic moments that has captured in this stadium was having hosted the 1994 Fifa World Cup Final. Besides that, the stadium played a role in Fifa Women's World Cup Final 1999 where it served as the final venue for that tournament. 
  • Capacity: 87,565
  • Country: USA
6. Wembley Stadium, England

Wembley always catches the eyes of football fans as always being used for all big occasions in England. This is the second biggest stadium behind Nou Camp. One of the notable events that were organized in this Stadium was Fifa World Cup 1966. Wembley serves as the headquarters for English football and that's the reason FA Cup and League Cup Finals are being conducted over here.

  • Capacity: 90,000
  • Country: England

5. First National Bank Stadium, South Africa

Jotted as the biggest stadium ever being built on African soil. The capacity of 94,807 speaks on behalf of the stadium in the history book. It marks another history especially by being part of the first-ever World Cup on African soil.

  • Capacity: 94,807
  • Country: South Africa
4. Camp Nou Stadium, Spain

Often referred to as the home of Catalans. Camp Nou is the biggest stadium ever in the Europe continent and serves as the home of the world-famous football club Barcelona. Nou Camp was used in the Fifa World Cup in 1982 and still remains in the heart of football fans across the world.
  • Capacity: 99,354
  • Country: Spain
3. Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia

As the name this stadium mostly being used for cricket tournaments. With the capacity surpassing 100k always holds big space in the world history book. The stadium was used in the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Besides that, this multipurpose stadium is being used for events like athletics, football and etc.

  • Capacity: 100,024
  • Country: Australia
2. Michigan Stadium, America

Michigan Stadium is often described as "The Big House" where it can hold 107,601 pax at a time. The University of Michigan's American Football team used it as their current home.
  • Capacity: 107,061
  • Country: USA
1. Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, North Korea

The stadium was built in the center of Pyongyang Capital of North Korea. The massive stadium can hold up to 114,000 fans at a time. It's the current home of the North Korean football team. Besides football, it is used for Athletics.
  • Capacity: 114,000
  • Country: North Korea

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