The Biggest Sports Stadiums In The USA

American sports culture is built around scale, and nowhere is that clearer than in its stadiums. Whether it’s college football on a Saturday afternoon or a bet on this weekend’s football from one of the country’s most iconic venues, the size and spectacle of these arenas are hard to match anywhere in the world.

Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan – capacity 107,601

Known as “The Big House,” Michigan Stadium is the largest in the United States and the third-largest in the world. It sits mostly below ground level in Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan Wolverines college football team. It has held over 100,000 fans at every single home game since November 1975. 

Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania – capacity 106,572

The second-largest stadium in the country is home to Penn State’s Nittany Lions college football team. Its record crowd of 110,889 was set during a Penn State vs Ohio State game in 2018. There are no luxury boxes or corporate suites, which gives it a raw, traditional atmosphere that fans love.

Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio – capacity 102,780

Ohio Stadium, nicknamed “The Horseshoe” for its distinctive shape, has been home to Ohio State Buckeyes football since 1922. It hosted the 2016 College Football Playoff and has a record crowd of 110,045 from that same year.

Kyle Field, College Station, Texas – capacity 102,733

Home of the Texas A&M Aggies, Kyle Field holds the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd at a college football game after reaching 109.7 decibels in 2014. It also hosted Manchester United vs Real Madrid in a pre-season fixture in 2024.

Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana – capacity 102,321

Home of the LSU Tigers, Tiger Stadium is one of the most intimidating venues in college football, particularly for night games, which earned it the nickname “Death Valley.” The atmosphere during night fixtures is consistently ranked among the loudest in the sport.

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey – capacity 82,500

MetLife is the biggest NFL stadium and home to both the New York Giants and New York Jets. It hosted Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 and the FIFA Club World Cup final in 2025. Crucially for football fans, it will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on 19 July 2026.

Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin – capacity 81,441

One of the most storied venues in sport, Lambeau Field has been home to the Green Bay Packers since 1957. It hosted the famous Ice Bowl on 31 December 1967, when the Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in temperatures of minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit. It consistently tops fan atmosphere rankings across the NFL, something backed up by a home postseason record of 18 wins and just seven losses since the stadium opened.

AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas – capacity 80,000

Home of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium can expand to hold 100,000 people and features an 11,520 square foot HD screen above the pitch. It has hosted six Super Bowls, the NBA All-Star Game, and multiple WrestleMania events. It will also host the most matches of any stadium at the 2026 World Cup, with nine fixtures.

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California – capacity 70,240

Opened in 2020, SoFi Stadium is home to both the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. It hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022 and will serve as the USA’s opening match venue at the 2026 World Cup. The stadium was also confirmed as the home of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.