When it comes to cramming fans into a stadium for a sporting event, nobody does it quite like the Big Ten and the SEC. The three largest stadiums in North America based on listed seating capacity all reside in the Big Ten, with Michigan’s Michigan Stadium on top of the list. Penn State’s Beaver Stadium and Ohio State’s Ohio Stadium are close behind, giving the top three largest stadiums in North America all residence within the Big Ten.
But the SEC knows how to draw a crowd as well. SEC schools account for eight of the top 25 largest seating capacities in North America. And that number will soon increase to 10 of the top 25 with the upcoming additions of Oklahoma and Texas.
Of the top 25 seating capacities in North America, it is clear college football is a major draw. The 13 largest stadiums in North America are all college football stadiums, and 20 of the top 25 are all home to college football, primarily.
Here is a look at the top 25 stadiums in North America based entirely on listed seating capacity according to the most recent information updated on Wikipedia listings for each stadium.