The stadium industry is undergoing a major evolution with gigantic projects being planned and built around the world. These mega-stadiums will bring incredible capacities and modern technology to football and other sports fans. Below is a list of the 10 largest stadiums expected to be built soon, ranked by their capacity.
10. New Serbia National Stadium – 52,000 seats
Location: Belgrade, Serbia Estimated cost: 1 billion euros
This stadium will be the new home of the Serbian national team and one of the largest investments in Serbian sports.
9. New AS Roma Stadium – 55,000 seats
Location: Rome, Italy Estimated cost: 582 million euros
Roma is planning a new stadium to generate more revenue and a more modern environment for its matches.
8. New Jacksonville Jaguars Stadium – 63,000 seats
Location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA Estimated cost: 1.5 billion euros
The Jacksonville Jaguars are planning a new stadium with advanced technology to improve the fan experience.
7. New Chicago Bears Stadium – 65,000 seats
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Estimated cost: €2.5 billion
The new Chicago Bears stadium will be a modern facility, suitable for the city’s cold weather.
6. Future Milan and Inter Stadium – 70,000 seats
Location: Milan, Italy Estimated cost: €1.3 billion
Inter and Milan plan to build a joint modern stadium to replace the historic San Siro.
5. New Bank of America Stadium – 75,000 seats
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, Estimated cost: €2 billion
This stadium will replace the current version of Bank of America Stadium and will be used by the Carolina Panthers of the NFL.
4. New Flamengo Stadium – 78,000 seats
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Estimated cost: €1 billion
Brazil’s biggest club, Flamengo, plans to build its own stadium, ending its reliance on Maracanã.
3. King Salman International Stadium – 92,760 seats
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Estimated cost: €7.8 billion
This stadium will be one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious projects, part of the Vision 2030 plan to develop the country’s sports infrastructure.
2. Future Old Trafford– 100,000 seats
Location: Manchester, England Estimated cost: Around €2 billion
Manchester United plans to build a new stadium, much larger and more modern than the current version of Old Trafford, making it one of the largest stadiums in Europe.
1. Hassan II Stadium – 115,000 seats
Location: Benslimane, Morocco Estimated cost: Around €500-€700 million
This stadium is expected to be the largest in the world upon completion and will be part of the preparations for the 2030 World Cup, hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal.
The construction of these stadiums will change the landscape of football and sports around the world. With billions of dollars in investments and cutting-edge technology, fans will experience a unique experience in these giant facilities.
