Sport moves tides, mountains, and hearts, and that is why in these lines we are going to honor the huge stadiums that continue to make history today. Here are the 10 largest stadiums in the world.
Great stadiums that mark history
Rungrado First of May Stadium (North Korea)
On Rungra Island, Pyongyang, North Korea, is the largest stadium in the world, with a capacity of 114,000 spectators and 207,000 square meters and opened on May 1, 1989. It is also the largest stadium in Asia. Where the North Korean national team plays. They are intertwined simulating the petals of a flower to give it a touch of dynamism. It stands out for its multiple uses since it has an athletics track. Sauna, indoor pool, beds, corridors, and other facilities for training on the football field, which is covered with natural grass.
Melbourne Cricket Ground (Australia)
This multipurpose stadium is 105 x 70 meters wide and with a maximum capacity of 100,024 spectators. Located in the suburban district of Yarra Park in Melbourne, Australia. And has been in operation since March 6, 1999. The Victoria cricket team and the Melbourne Stars, are also cricket. On the other hand, this Australian stadium is home to the five teams that make up the Australian Football League (Essendon, Richmond, Melbourne, Collingwood, and Hawthorn). It is the largest stadium in the country, where the opening and closing ceremonies of the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1965 were held, as well as the Commonwealth Games in 2006.
Camp Nou (Spain)
Located in Spain in the city of Barcelona and loved by its inhabitants, this sports venue is owned by the Barcelona Football Club, located in the district of Les Corts. It is the stadium with the largest capacity in Europe., with a capacity of 99,354 spectators thanks to its dimensions of 105 x 60 square meters, being inaugurated on September 24, 1957. In terms of notable events, the 1982 World Cup, the 1964 European Championship, the 1992 Olympic Final (semi-final), the 1988-1989 European Cup final, and the League final were held there. of Champions of 1998-1999; as well as the finals of the European Cup Winners’ Cup in the years 1971-1972 and, ten years later, in 1981-1982.
Soccer City Stadium (South Africa)
This football stadium in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, has dimensions of 105 x 60 square meters of natural grass and a capacity for 94,700 spectators. It was built in 1987 and opened to the public in 1989 and has undergone various renovations to become the largest stadium in Africa. For advertising reasons it is called FNB Stadium (First National Bank), being the venue for the opening match and the final of the 2010 World Cup, among other sporting and musical events by great artists.
Rose Bowl Stadium (United States)
In the city of Pasadena in Los Angeles (California). It is the fifth largest stadium in the world, which opened in 1922 and has a capacity of 92,542 people. As well as the Los Angeles Olympic Tournament in 1984, and it was also the venue for the United States World Cup final in 1994 and the Women’s World Cup final in 99. It has also hosted the final game of the National Football League championship, the Super Bowl, five times in 1977, 1980, 1987, and 1993.
Wembley Stadium (England)
This football stadium, which belongs to the Football Association (FA), is located in London, England. And has a capacity of 90,000 people thanks to its 105 x 68 square meter measurements. Which makes it the largest stadium in the world. largest in the UK and second in Europe. Annually it hosts the FA Cup, English League Cup, and Community Shield finals. As well as several UEFA Champions League finals. After its last remodeling, which ended in 2007. It reached its current capacity, the cost of which reached 1,097 million euros.
Azteca Stadium (Mexico)
Grupo Televisa is the owner of this great soccer stadium, located in Mexico City. It has a capacity of more than 87,000 people thanks to its measurements of 105 x 68 meters. Making it the largest stadium in the country and the second largest in America. The 1970 and 1986 championships were in Mexico. In addition, it is the stadium that has hosted the most matches in the Soccer World Cup, reaching nineteen of them.
Bukit Jalil National Stadium (Malaysia)
In Kuala Lumpur, we find this gigantic stadium in the Sukan Negara National Sports Complex. With a capacity of 87,411 people inside. Becoming the official stadium of the Malaysian Soccer Team. The 1998 British Commonwealth Games and the 2007 Asian Cup were held here.
Borg El Arab Stadium (Egypt)
Inaugurated in 2006, this stadium is located in the area near Borg El Arab in Alexandria in Egypt. And is the second largest stadium in Africa, owned by EFA (Egyptian Football Association). In it, we can locate an athletics track that surrounds the soccer field covered with natural grass. From 2015-to 2016 this stadium has been the venue for the final match of the Egyptian Cup of football.
ANZ Stadium (Australia)
The ANZ Stadium, formerly known as Telstra Stadium, is located in the Olympic Park in Sydney, Australia. Its owner is the Stadium Australia Group and its dimensions are 105 x 70 meters. Which allows a capacity of 83,5000 people. As well as the Paralympic Games that same year. The Rugby World Cup 2003, the 2015 Asian Cup.
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