With Barcelona set to open the doors of the newly renovated Spotify Camp Nou, complete with an increased capacity of over 100,000, we count down the top 10 biggest football stadiums in the world.
Note – we have only included the stadiums where football is the primary use. This excludes places such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in North Korea and many of the stadiums in the United States, as these are primarily used for different sporting purposes.
10) Signal Iduna Park – 81,365
Dortmund, Germany
One of the most iconic stadiums in the world.
Signal Iduna Park, also known as the Westfalenstadion, is home to Borussia Dortmund and the best atmosphere in Europe.
The 24,000 capacity standing terrace in the south plays host to the infamous Yellow Wall of Dortmund supporters, known for their impressive tifos, pyrotechnics and ferocious vocal support.
The stadium hosted matches during both the 1974 and 2006 World Cups, as well as the 2001 UEFA Cup final.
9) Estadio Más Monumental – 84,567
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Home to both River Plate and the Argentinian national team, the Más Monumental is the largest stadium in South America. It is scheduled to host one of the Centennial celebration matches of the 2030 World Cup, having previously hosted the 1978 World Cup final.
Whilst the stadium has undergone major recent renovations to modernise the facilities, careful attention was paid to maintain and enhance the electric matchday atmosphere.
8) Santiago Bernabéu – 85,000
Madrid, Spain
Recently redeveloped, the iconic Santiago Bernabéu now features a retractable roof and increased capacity ready for the 2030 World Cup.
First opened in 1947, the Bernabéu has been the home of Real Madrid for nearly eight decades, yet has recently become one of the most modern and advanced stadiums in the world.
An impressive example of how to maintain a club’s storied past whilst bringing the stadium into the modern age.
7) Borg El-Arab Stadium – 86,000
Alexandria, Egypt
Originally built as part of a World Cup bid, the Borg El-Arab Stadium is the largest football stadium in Egypt and second largest in Africa.
It regularly holds Egyptian national team games, as well as a selection of raucous club fixtures.
6) Bukit Jalil National Stadium – 87,411
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Bukit Jalil National Stadium was built ahead of the 1998 Commonwealth Games and has gone on to host a number of competitions and events, including Manchester United’s tour in 2025 against the ASEAN All Stars.
The Malaysian national team play their home fixtures at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, regularly hosting local rivals Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Cambodia.
5) Estadio Azteca – 87,523
Mexico City, Mexico
Once the largest football stadium in the world, the Estadio Azteca holds the prestigious accolade of being the only stadium to host two World Cup finals; 1970 and 1986.
It is one of the most famous stadiums in the world, having hosted two of the most iconic moments in 20th century football. The so-called ‘Game of the Century’ when Italy beat West Germany 4-3 in 1970 took place at the Azteca, as did Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ in 1986.
The stadium is currently undergoing renovations in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
4) Lusail Stadium – 88,966
Lusail, Qatar
Built for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the Lusail Stadium hosted the tournament’s final between Argentina and France, where Lionel Messi finally won the ultimate trophy.
The stadium features state-of-the-art cooling features and is said to have a zero carbon footprint.
As well as the World Cup, the stadium has hosted the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, 2024 Intercontinental Cup and is scheduled to hold the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
3) Wembley Stadium – 90,000
London, England
The jewel of English football.
Rebuilt in 2007, Wembley’s iconic arch dominates London’s skyline. The walk up Wembley Way is one of the most impressive pre-match rituals for fans anywhere in the world.
As well as hosting the English national team, it holds domestic finals including the FA Cup, League Cup and EFL Playoffs.
2) FNB Stadium – 94,736
Johannesburg, South Africa
The 2010 South Africa World Cup is fondly remembered as one of the best of the modern era, from the Vuvuzela’s to the Jabulani, the tournament had it all; including iconic stadiums.
Originally built in 1987, the FNB Stadium underwent major upgrades in preparation for the 2010 World Cup. The shape took inspiration from a calabash, an African dish used extensively within South African cuisine.
After the World Cup, the stadium went on to host the 2013 African Cup of Nations final, in which Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso.
The South African national team and Kaizer Chiefs FC both call the FNB Stadium home.
1) Spotify Camp Nou – 105,000
Barcelona, Spain
The Spotify Camp Nou has long been the largest football-specific stadium in the world, and the ongoing renovations will only further cement that status with an increased capacity of 105,000.
Home to Barcelona since 1957, the Camp Nou proudly displays the motto Més que un club, meaning “More than a club”, a philosophy that runs deep.
On matchdays, Spotify Camp Nou is alive with the blaugrana colours and the vibrant atmosphere of the local Culers.
A visit to the Camp Nou is rightfully on the bucket list of many football fans – it is a truly memorable experience.
