Largest College Football Arenas Across the U.S.A., Ranked
Michigan Stadium, affectionately known as "The Big House," takes the crown as the largest college football stadium in the United States, with a capacity of over 107,600 spectators[4]. It is not only the largest stadium in American college football but also the second-largest worldwide[4].
Other notable large stadiums include Tiger Stadium (LSU), Beaver Stadium (Penn State), and Ohio Stadium (Ohio State). These stadiums typically have capacities around 100,000 or slightly less[3].
Michigan Stadium's nearest competitors are Beaver Stadium (106,572 fans), Ohio Stadium (102,329 seats), and Tiger Stadium (102,500 fans)[1][3].
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium seats between 82,000 to 88,000, making it one of the largest but smaller than Michigan Stadium and the top-tier SEC venues[1][3]. Daryl K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium also features a large capacity but is ranked below the largest ones[1][3].
Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn Tigers) has a capacity of over 88,000, while Sanford Stadium (Georgia Bulldogs) can accommodate 92,746 fans[1][3]. The Rose Bowl Stadium (UCLA Bruins) has a maximum capacity of over 91,000, and Notre Dame Stadium (Notre Dame Fighting Irish) can hold up to 80,795 people[1][3].
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (Florida Gators) can hold 88,500 people, and Bryant-Denny Stadium (Alabama Crimson Tide) can accommodate 100,077 fans[1][3]. Nebraska's Memorial Stadium can hold 85,000 people, and Clemson's Memorial Stadium, known as "Death Valley," can accommodate 81,500 fans[1][3]. Neyland Stadium (Tennessee Volunteers) can hold roughly 102,000 fans[1][3].
Looking back, football was once facing a potential ban due to its dangerous nature in the early 1900s. President Theodore Roosevelt encouraged colleges to overhaul the rules to add more safety features, saving the sport from obscurity. The first down mark was doubled to 10 yards, and the new rules allowed for forward passes[2]. Today, these large stadiums continue to house passionate fans and showcase the thrill of college football.
In the realm of college sports, Michigan Stadium, known as "The Big House," is not only the largest stadium in the United States but also one of the largest worldwide, with a capacity of over 107,600 spectators. Among other notable large stadiums for football are Beaver Stadium (Penn State), Ohio Stadium (Ohio State), and Tiger Stadium (LSU), which typically have capacities around 100,000 or slightly less.
