5 Largest Stadiums in the World
Both India and Australia possess some of the world’s largest stadiums, a reflection of their age-old rivalry in cricket. The top ten largest stadiums are located in each of these countries. Based on the number of spectators in the stadiums, the size of the stadiums are compared.
1 Narendra Modi Stadium
A cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, India, situated in the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, is named for Narendra Modi. As of 2022, the stadium will have a capacity of more than 132,000 spectators, making it the largest stadium in the world. A venue for Tests, ODIs, and Twenty20 Internationals, it is owned and run by the Gujarat Cricket Association
2 Melbourne Cricket Ground
A sports stadium located in Melbourne, Australia, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is also known locally as “The ‘G.”. Operated by the Melbourne Cricket Club, it is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, the 11th largest worldwide, and the second largest cricket venue in the country.
3 Eden Gardens
Cricket is played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India. A cricket stadium established in 1864, it is India’s second-largest cricket stadium, and the third-largest in the world. The stadium can host 68,000 people. During the second Test between India and Bangladesh, the venue hosted the first day/night Test match in India.
4 Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium
There is a cricket stadium in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India known as Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium Raipur, or Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium.
5 Perth Stadium
Located in the suburb of Burswood in Perth, Western Australia, Perth Stadium is currently known as Optus Stadium due to its sponsorship. It was opened on 21 January 2018, more than a year after it was built. There are 61,266 seats in the stadium; standing room is also available.
Fun Fact
Which cricket stadium is smallest in India?
The Feroz Shah Kotla Ground in Delhi is the smallest international cricket ground in terms of its size. It measures 56 meters squared and 60 meters straight. However, the stadium’s playing area is tiny, even though it can hold 50,000 people.
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