What Is the Size of a Football Stadium?

Although there are regulations regarding the size of the football field on which the game is played, the size of the stadium can vary. For this reason, the sizes of football stadiums are generally discussed and compared in terms of the amount of fans or spectators it can accommodate.

  1. History

    • Harvard Stadium was built in November of 1903 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was the first football stadium in America. The 30,898 seat structure is still in use today.

    Record

    • As of 2010, Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan holds the record as the largest American football stadium. It boasts a seating capacity of 109,901, which is greater than that of any professional football teams in the country.

    Fun Fact

    • There are 31 National Football League stadiums currently in use. The sizes range from 57,900 seats at the RCA Dome in Indiana to 80,200 seats at Giants Stadium in New Jersey.