What is the largest stadium in the world by capacity?

The largest stadium in the world by capacity is Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. It can hold approximately 132,000 spectators, making it the world’s largest stadium by stated seating capacity and the largest cricket stadium ever built.

The stadium stands in the Motera area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, beside the Sabarmati River. It was built on the site of the former Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, which was demolished after hosting major cricket events including World Cup matches. The new venue, designed by the architecture firm Populous and built by Larsen & Toubro, opened in 2020 and was renamed for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi in 2021.

Narendra Modi Stadium hosted the 2023 Cricket World Cup final and includes four team dressing rooms, 11 central pitches, and practice facilities. A common mix-up is Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, which is frequently listed with a capacity of about 114,000, or the Melbourne Cricket Ground, whose capacity is just over 100,000. Those venues are among the largest, but their stated capacities are lower.