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15 Biggest College Football Stadiums, Ranked

Richard Janvrin Jun 06, 2025, 11:17 AM
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In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, fans cheer as the Michigan team takes the field at Michigan Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich.
(AP Photo/Tony Ding)
  • Michigan Stadium is the third-largest stadium in the world.
  • Under head coach Nick Saban, the Alabama Crimson Tide won more than 92% of their home games.
  • Sanford Stadium, home of the Georgia Bulldogs, hosted events for the 1996 Summer Olympics.

When analysing college football odds, having the biggest stadium can often play a massive role. 

The Michigan Wolverines, who claimed the 2023 national championship, play in the largest stadium in the United States. In 2024, the Ohio State Buckeyes won the national championship, and they have the third-largest stadium in the United States.

Now, looking at the football odds at BetMGM online sportsbook for 2025, the Texas Longhorns are a team that is expected to compete for the national title all season long, and they have the seventh-largest college football stadium.

See the 15 biggest college football stadiums below. 

15 Biggest College Football Stadiums, Ranked

RankStadiumTeamCapacity
1Michigan StadiumMichigan Wolverines107,600
2Beaver StadiumPenn State Nittany Lions106,572
3Ohio StadiumOhio State Buckeyes102,780
4Kyle FieldTexas A&M Aggies102,733
5Tiger StadiumLSU Tigers102,321
6Neyland StadiumTennessee Volunteers101,915
7Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial StadiumTexas Longhorns100,119
8Bryant-Denny StadiumAlabama Crimson Tide100,077
9Sanford StadiumGeorgia Bulldogs93,033
10Rose Bowl StadiumUCLA Bruins92,542
11Memorial StadiumNebraska Cornhuskers90,000
12Ben Hill Griffin StadiumFlorida Gators88,548
13Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn Tigers88,043
14Frank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial StadiumClemson Tigers81,500
15Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial StadiumOklahoma Sooners80,126

What Are the Biggest College Football Stadiums?

1. Michigan Stadium – Michigan Wolverines (107,600)

Known as “The Big House,” Michigan Stadium holds more than 107,00 fans. It’s the third-largest stadium in the world.

2. Beaver Stadium – Penn State Nittany Lions (106,572)

Built in 1960, Beaver Stadium is the fourth-largest stadium in the world. It can hold more than 106,000 fans, and the home games have the signature “white out,” creating a raucous atmosphere. 

3. Ohio Stadium – Ohio State Buckeyes (102,780)

Nicknamed “The Horseshoe,” Ohio Stadium is the fifth-largest stadium in the world. It originally opened in 1920. In 2016, it exceeded capacity with more than 110,000 fans in attendance at a game against Michigan, which they won 30-27. 

4. Kyle Field – Texas A&M Aggies (102,733)

Kyle Field is the largest stadium in the SEC, with 102,733 fans. This massive crowd has a nickname, “The 12th Man,” and is renowned for creating a hostile environment for opponents. 

5. Tiger Stadium – LSU Tigers (102,321)

Tiger Stadium is one of the loudest college football stadiums in the country. Even coaches have said it was. 

Nicknamed “Death Valley,” it holds just over 102,300 fans and has been open since 1924. 

6. Neyland Stadium – Tennessee Volunteers (101,915)

Neyland Stadium opened in 1921. It’s named after Robert Neyland, who spent 21 years as the Volunteers’ head coach and led them to four national titles. The largest crowd recorded was 109,061 in 2004 against Florida. 

7. Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium – Texas Longhorns (100,119)

Home to the Texas Longhorns since 1924, the stadium has witnessed the team win more than 75% of its games across its century-long history. Its all-time attendance record was set on Sept. 10, 2022, when 105,213 fans packed the venue for a marquee matchup against Alabama.

8. Bryant-Denny Stadium – Alabama Crimson Tide (100,077)

Bryant–Denny Stadium, named in honour of former university president George H. Denny and legendary head coach Bear Bryant, has been the home of Alabama football since 1929. Bryant guided the Crimson Tide to six national championships during his tenure. 

Additionally, when Nick Saban was head coach, the Crimson Tide won more than 92% of their home games. 

9. Sanford Stadium – Georgia Bulldogs (93,033)

Sanford Stadium, home of the Georgia Bulldogs, holds a capacity of 92,700 and once hosted a record crowd of 92,246 during a 2019 showdown with Notre Dame. 

Fun fact: It hosted events during the 1996 Summer Olympics. 

10. Rose Bowl Stadium – UCLA Bruins (92,542)

While best known for hosting the iconic Rose Bowl game, this Pasadena, California, stadium also serves as the home field for the UCLA Bruins. The Rose Bowl has hosted five Super Bowls, two FIFA World Cups, and nearly 30 national championship games. Its attendance record stands at 106,869, set during the 1973 Rose Bowl.

11. Memorial Stadium – Nebraska Cornhuskers (90,000)

Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium is famous for regularly exceeding its official capacity. Its football attendance record is 91,585, set on Sept. 20, 2014. However, the all-time attendance record was 92,003. It came during a women’s volleyball match on Aug. 30, 2023.

12. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium – Florida Gators (88,548)

Known as “The Swamp,” Ben Hill Griffin Stadium has been the Gators’ home since 1930 and currently seats 88,548. The venue’s highest attendance came in 2015 when 90,916 fans watched Florida take on Florida State. 

13. Jordan-Hare Stadium – Auburn Tigers (88,043)

Jordan-Hare Stadium holds a capacity of 88,043 fans, which is its attendance record. It was achieved during the 2023 Iron Bowl against archrival Alabama. It started with 15,000 seats in 1939 and is currently the 21st-largest stadium in the world.

14. Frank Howard Field at Clemson Memorial Stadium – Clemson Tigers (81,500)

Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, also known as “Death Valley,” like LSU, has a current capacity of 81,500 following a 2022 expansion. Its record attendance of 86,092 came in a 1999 game against Florida State. Originally built in 1941 for $125,000 (around $2.8 million today), it has been the site of more than 340 Clemson victories.

15. Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium – Oklahoma Sooners (80,126)

Housing 80,126 fans, the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium opened in 1923. The all-time attendance record is 88,208. This happened in 2017 against TCU. 

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Richard Janvrin is a content writer for BetMGM. His work is also published at sites like Forbes, WSN, Gambling.com, Legal Sports Report, and more. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire.

Richard Janvrin is a content writer for BetMGM. His work is also published at sites like Forbes, WSN, Gambling.com, Legal Sports Report, and more. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire.