Some of the most electrifying live sporting experiences can be found in college football stadiums, many of which hold over 100,000 fans. As of 2024, eight stadiums surpass this 100,000 capacity mark, while 23 others seat more than 70,000.
Below are the 10 largest college football stadiums by capacity, along with their attendance records:
Michigan Stadium
The largest college football stadium belongs to the Michigan Wolverines. Its record crowd of 115,109 was set in 2013 during a game against Notre Dame, marking the largest on-campus attendance in NCAA history. The stadium, located in Ann Arbor, opened in 1927 with a capacity of 72,000.
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Beaver Stadium
Beaver Stadium set its attendance record in 2018 when 110,889 fans watched Penn State take on Ohio State. This iconic stadium opened in 1960.
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Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium, which first opened in 1922 and underwent major renovations in 2000-01, recorded its highest attendance of 110,045 during a 2016 game against Michigan.
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Kyle Field
Home to Texas A&M, Kyle Field in College Station dates back to 1904, with a major upgrade to a concrete structure in 1927. It seats 102,733, with its record attendance of 110,633 set during a 2014 game against Ole Miss.
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Tiger Stadium
Tiger Stadium, home of LSU, has reached its maximum capacity of 102,321 on 16 occasions but has never exceeded that figure. The stadium was established in 1924.
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Neyland Stadium
The Tennessee Volunteers’ Neyland Stadium, built in 1921 in Knoxville, saw its largest crowd of 109,061 in 2004 for a game against the Florida Gators.
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Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
This Texas Longhorns stadium, established in 1924, has a capacity of 100,119. Its record crowd of 105,213 came during a 2022 game against Alabama.
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Bryant-Denny Stadium
Opened in 1929, the Crimson Tide’s Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa seats 100,077 fans. Its record crowd of 101,821 attended a 2010 game against Ole Miss.
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Sanford Stadium
The University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium, opened in 1929, seats 93,033 at full capacity. Its record attendance was 93,246 in 2022 during a game against Notre Dame.
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Rose Bowl
UCLA’s Rose Bowl Stadium has a listed capacity of 91,136. The largest crowd at a Rose Bowl game was 106,869 in 1973 during a USC vs. Ohio State matchup.
