Football Temples: The 11 Biggest Soccer Stadiums in the World

3. Rose Bowl

Seating Capacity: 92,542

The only USA-based stadium on our list, the Rose Bowl is a worthy addition to any soccer fan’s bucket list. Located in Pasadena, California, the stadium is just a short distance away from Los Angeles. 

While this sprawling arena of 92,542 seats is primarily known as a hub for all things American college football, it’s also been home to several important soccer games. The Rose Bowl has hosted two World Cup Finals over the years, in 1994 (the men’s final) and 1999 (the women’s final).

4. Spotify Camp Nou

Seating Capacity: 99,354 

Spotify Camp Nou’s capacity sits at 99,354 people, making it the biggest Spanish football stadium and the biggest football stadium in Europe. Also sometimes called Barça Stadium, this enormous arena is located in Barcelona, Spain, and is home to FC Barcelona. Meanwhile, Real Madrid plays deeper in Spain at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, with a still impressive capacity of 81,000.

5. Wembley Stadium

Seating Capacity: 90,000

One of the most famous football stadiums in the entire world, Wembley Stadium seats a total of 90,000 guests. The venue does occasionally see more spectators, though, for certain events.

Located in London, England, Wembley is the single biggest stadium in the entirety of the UK and the second largest stadium in Europe. While other events are regularly hosted at Wembley, it is best known for being the home of the England National Football Team. However, the stadium has also been known to host International NFL matches.

While the English are known for their football fanaticism, the UK is not known for its perfect weather. Wembley accounts for frequent bouts of rain with a sliding roof that can be adjusted to shelter seats. The stadium’s roof is also known for its iconic arch, which spans 436 feet. Wembley has also hosted the most Champions League Finals than any other stadium.

6. Estadio Azteca

Seating Capacity: 87,523

Home to Club America and Cruz Azul, Estadio Azteca is a pillar of the sports scene in Mexico City, Mexico. Construction for Estadio Azteca began in 1962 and now seats 87,523 people. While the capacity has been lowered over time due to regulations, it has seated significantly more people in the past.

During a match between Mexico and Brazil, nearly 120,000 people were in Estadio Azteca at once. Despite the lowered capacity, It is still the largest Mexican football stadium.

Two separate World Cup Finals have been played here. The first was in 1970 between Brazil and Italy (which Brazil went on to win). The second was in 1986 between Argentina and West Germany (which crowned Argentina, helmed by captain Diego Maradona, victorious).

7. FNB Stadium

Seating Capacity: 94,700

FNB Stadium (First National Bank Stadium) is an arena that goes by many names. It has also been known as Soccer City at different points. No matter what you call it, this stadium is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is home to the Kaizer Chiefs Football Club. 

With a capacity of 94,700 seats, Soccer City is the biggest stadium in Africa.

Opened in 1989, this stadium has seen several historic South African and international football matches. Most notably, it was home to the 2010 FIFA World Cup final between The Netherlands and Spain.

8. Borg El Arab Stadium

Seating Capacity: 86,000

The second African stadium on our list, Borg El Arab, is located in Egypt, offering a welcomed football temple in the north of the continent. Borg El Arab is just west of Alexandria’s city center and is the second-largest stadium in Africa, with a capacity of 86,000 people.

Borg El Arab is not Egypt’s only football hub, though. Cairo International Stadium has a capacity of 75,000 and is where the Egypt National Football Team plays its matches.

9. Signal Iduna Park

Seating Capacity: 81,365

Signal Iduna Park (also known as Westfalenstadion) in Dortmund, Germany, seats 81,365 guests and officially opened to the public in 1974. As if hosting one national team wasn’t enough, Signal Iduna Park is home to  Borussia Dortmund and the Germany National Football team. This elite stadium is the biggest football arena in the country, so seeing the stadium is as jaw-dropping as watching a match.

Germany’s second-largest football stadium is Allianz Arena, home to Bayern Munich. With a maximum capacity of about 75,000, Allianz is just slightly smaller than Westfalenstadion.

10. Maracanã

Seating Capacity: 78,838

Located in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, the Maracanã stadium is a must-see, especially for those interested in football’s history.

After recent renovations in 2013, this incredible stadium’s capacity has been reduced to 78,838 seats. That is still a staggering amount of people, but it’s much lower than the stadium has housed in the past. During the 1950 World Cup, Maracanã held at least 173,000 fans. Although 173,000 people paid to get in, there were probably closer to 200,000 people in attendance.

Since then, regulations required more seating, limiting how many people could fit in the stadium. Still, the arena’s storied past makes it a worthy addition to our list.

11. Bukit Jalil National Stadium

Seating Capacity: ~90,000 

Last on our list is Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Although there is some debate on the exact size of this phenomenal arena, estimates place seating capacity at around 90,000 people. The Malaysia National Football Team plays here, but that’s far from the stadium’s only claim to fame.

In 1998, Bukit Jalil hosted the Commonwealth Games. From 2001 through 2010, the FA Cup was hosted here annually.

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