A stadium is primarily a venue that is used to host a variety of concerts, outdoor events, and sporting events. The tracks featured in stadiums are usually surrounded by bleachers, enabling spectators to either stand or sit while they watch a game. Each track and field stadium is constructed to handle a large seating capacity of more than 10,000 people. However, several track and field stadiums around the world surpass that number. Some of the biggest track and field stadiums can be found throughout Asia. Let’s take a look at the biggest track and field stadiums around the world.
Rungrado May Day Stadium – North Korea
The Rungrado May Day Grounds is considered the first stadium in Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea. It has a 150,000 seating capacity; the stadium is regarded as the biggest stadium in the world when it comes to capacity as well as the total floor area which spans 2.2 million square feet. The stadium was initially constructed on 1 May 1989 and played hosts to several prestigious events, including the Pyongyang Marathon, professional wrestling events, the Collision in Korea in 1995, and the World Festival of Students and Youth.
Azadi Stadium – Iran
This multi-purpose stadium situated in Tehran, Iran received its name from a Persian term that means freedom. It has a remarkable capacity of 84,412, the Azadi stadium is considered the biggest stadium in Iran and regarded as the second biggest stadium in the world when you factor in its capacity. The largest attendance at the stadium occurred during the FIFA World Cup in 1998 when 128,000 people attended the game. The stadium was constructed on 1 October 1970, and it took them three years to complete it at the cost of $445 million.
Guangdong Olympic Stadium – China
The incredible Guangdong Olympic Stadium is situated in Guangzhou, which is a Chinese city in China. This is considered the biggest stadium in the country when you think of its capacity, allowing 80,012 people to attend. It’s also regarded as the 3rd biggest stadium in the world. The Guangdong Olympic Stadium was initially constructed on the former Huangcun Airport space which took place in 1998 and was only completed towards the end of 2001.
Beijing National Stadium – China
The Beijing National Stadium is the first stadium situated in Beijing, the capital city of China. It’s referred to as the Bird’s Nest stadium; it offers a unique appearance along with a capacity of around 80,000 people. The stadium was initially constructed in 2003 and opened its doors during 2007 which had a cost of over $470 million. It’s considered the second biggest stadium in China and is the 4th biggest stadium in the world when it comes to overall capacity.
Other Notable Track and Field Stadiums
Apart from the track and field stadiums mentioned above, you will also be surprised with the Shanghai Stadium, the Stade de France stadium, and the Stadio Olimpico Stadium that all boasts with a capacity of more than 70,000.
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