Top 10 Biggest Stadiums In Europe
Sports are very interesting to Europeans. People in Europe have crowded big stadiums to watch sporting events since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. ... read more...Today, the largest sports stadiums in Europe can accommodate crowds of up to 100,000 spectators. Because football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Europe, the majority of these stadiums are regularly used for it. Some, on the other hand, have been used for other important sporting events, such as the Olympics. The following are the biggest stadiums in Europe in terms of capacity. Let’s get started!
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Camp Nou is the first name on the list of the biggest stadiums in Europe today. By capacity, Camp Nou is considered the largest sports stadium in Europe. Camp Nou is located in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, a Spanish region. The Camp Nou stadium has a capacity of 99,354 spectators.
Camp Nou was constructed in 1954, and it first opened three years later. The stadium was renovated twice, in 1995 and 2008. Camp Nou is currently undergoing renovations to expand its capacity to 105,000 people, which are expected to be finished in 2022. FC Barcelona, one of the most popular football teams in the world, calls Camp Nou home. Five matches from the 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 1992 Summer Olympics, two UEFA Champions League finals, and five UEFA Super Cup finals have all taken place at this famous stadium.Capacity: 99,354 (105,000 planned)
Country: Spain
City: Barcelona
Built: 1957
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Wembley Stadium will continue our list of the top biggest stadiums in Europe today. Wembley Stadium, in London, England, has a capacity of 90,000 seats. The new stadium was built to replace the former stadium of the same name, which was demolished in 2003. In 2007, the new stadium was inaugurated. Wembley's roof, known as the Wembley Archway, is one of the city's most distinctive features.
Wembley Stadium has the longest unsupported roof in the world. In addition, one special thing about Wembley Stadium is that it is home to England's national football team on a regular basis. Wembley Stadium also hosted the UEFA Champions League finals in 2011 and 2013, as well as the 2012 Summer Olympics gold medal football match. Fans of soccer in Europe all want to visit this famous stadium once to enjoy the wonderful soccer time here.
Capacity: 90,000
Country: England
City: London
Built: 1923/2007
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Croke Park is ranked third on the list of the top biggest stadiums in Europe up to now. Croke Park, the third-largest sports stadium in Europe, is located in the capital of Ireland, Dublin, and seats 82,300 spectators. One more piece of information for you is that Croke Park was opened in 1913.
Since 1880, Croke Park has held sporting events. Croke Park is the home of the Irish national football and rugby teams. When 90,556 people packed into the stadium to watch the All-Ireland football final in 1961, Croke Park was the largest audience the stadium had ever seen. Around every corner, you will find your passion and history pulsing. Everything and everyone here is filled with pride, and you will be hanging on to their every word.
Capacity: 82,300
Country: Ireland
City: Dublin
Built: 1913
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Twickenham Stadium will be the fourth name on the list of the top biggest stadiums today. Twickenham Stadium is located in southwest London and is regarded as Europe's fourth-largest sports stadium. Twickenham Stadium first opened its doors in 1907. The stadium was renovated between 1990 and 2008 in order to increase seating capacity. Twickenham Stadium can seat up to 82,000 people.
Twickenham Stadium, unlike the other stadiums on this list, was built for rugby rather than football. The Rugby Football Union owns Twickenham Stadium, and it is where England's national rugby team plays their matches. The World Rugby Museum is also located at this stadium. In addition, many big concerts, such as ones performed by Rihanna, Iron Maiden, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, Genesis, U2, Beyoncé, The Rolling Stones, and others, were hosted at Twickenham Stadium.Capacity: 82,000
Country: England
City: London
Built: 1909
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Signal Iduna Park is the next name on the list of the top biggest stadiums in Europe today. Dortmund City, Germany, is home to Signal Iduna Park. With a capacity of 81,365, Signal Iduna Park is the largest stadium in the country and the sixth-largest in Europe.
The Signal Iduna Park, like the other stadiums on this list, has hosted a number of notable football events, including games at the 1974 and 2006 FIFA World Cups, as well as the 2001 UEFA Cup Final. The stadium, dubbed "The Yellow Wall" by its fans, is also home to Borussia Dortmund, one of the top football clubs in Germany. One more interesting fact for you is that the Borusseum, Borussia Dortmund's museum, is based in the northeast corner of this stadium.
Capacity: 81,359
Country: Germany
City: Dortmund
Built: 1974
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Another Spain-based stadium will be listed here as the next biggest stadium in Europe; this is the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is the second-largest stadium in Spain and the sixth-largest in Europe, with a capacity of 81,044.
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is located in Madrid, the beautiful capital of Spain. Real Madrid, one of the most prestigious football clubs in the world, calls this stadium home. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium was constructed between 1944 and 1947 and refurbished between 1982 and 2001. In 1957, 1969, 1980, and 2010, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium hosted four UEFA Champions League Finals. In addition, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium also held matches at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. People who love football should visit this stadium once to enjoy the wonderful and amazing atmosphere here!
Capacity: 81,044
Country: Spain
City: Madrid
Built: 1947
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Now we welcome you to Luzhniki Stadium. This is the largest stadium in Russia, located in Moscow, the capital city of this beautiful country. The Luzhniki Stadium, which seats 81,000 people, was erected in 1956 during the Soviet era.
The Luzhniki Stadium was formerly known as the Central Lenin Stadium, but after the Soviet Union fell apart in 1992, it was renamed. The Luzhniki stadium hosted the Summer Olympics in 1980. In 1999, Luzhniki Stadium held the UEFA Cup final, and in 2008, it hosted the UEFA Champions League final. In addition, this stadium also hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2018. Luzhniki Stadium is now mostly used as one of Russia's national football team's home stadiums. The stadium is occasionally utilized for other sporting events as well as concerts. It also serves as the site of the Russian domestic cup finals.
Capacity: 81,000
Country: Russia
City: Moscow
Built: 1956
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Stade de France is ranked eighth on the list of biggest stadiums in Europe. With a capacity of 80,698, the Stade de France is France's largest stadium and Europe's sixth-largest stadium. The Stade de France was constructed in 1995 but did not open until 1998.
France's national football and rugby teams both play at the Stade de France. The final game of the 1998 FIFA World Cup was the first sporting event held in the Stade de France, which is located just a few kilometers north of Paris. Domestically, the Stade de France hosts a few regular-season matches for Parisian rugby clubs, Stade Français and Racing Métro 92. The Coupe de France (football and rugby), Coupe de la Ligue, Challenge de France, and Coupe Gambardella, as well as the Top 14 rugby union championship events, are all held at this stadium.
Capacity: 80,698
Country: France
City: Saint-Denis
Built: 1998
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San Siro is ranked ninth on the list of the top biggest stadiums in Europe by capacity. San Siro is based in Milan, in the north of the country. San Siro, the largest stadium in Italy and the eighth largest in Europe, has another name: Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. The name San Siro refers to the Milanese area in which it is located. AC Milan and Inter Milan, two of Italy's top football clubs, call this stadium home.
San Siro stadium, which was built in 1926, has a seating capacity of 80,018 people. In addition, San Siro hosted four UEFA Champions League finals in 1965, 1970, 2001, and 2016, as well as four FIFA World Cup matches in 1990. One more interesting note for people who love sports is that San Siro will hold the opening ceremony of the Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics in 2026.
Capacity: 80,000Country: Italy
City: Milan
Built: 1926
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Atatürk Olympic Stadium is the stadium finishing the list of the top biggest stadiums in Europe today. Istanbul is home to Europe's tenth-largest sports stadium, named after the country's founder.
Atatürk Olympic Stadium can seat up to 76,092 people. The stadium's construction began in 1999 and ended in 2002. In addition, Atatürk Olympic Stadium was erected as part of Turkey's bid to host the 2008 Summer Olympics, which was ultimately rejected in favor of China. Despite this, Ataturk Olympic Stadium has held football matches involving prominent Turkish football teams as well as those involving the country's national team. Instead, the 2021 final between Manchester City and Chelsea was scheduled to be held in the stadium, but the event was rescheduled for Portugal, this time at the Estádio do Drago in Porto. The 2023 UEFA Champions League Final will be held at the stadium.
Capacity: 76,761
Country: Turkey
City: Istanbul
Built: 2001