The list is notable because the top spots are dominated by motorsports venues, which possess significantly larger capacities than traditional football or soccer stadiums.
The Bimsmith 2022 data illustrates that extreme capacity is achievable through two divergent paths: totalitarian central planning (Rungrado) or organic, century-long expansion with safety retrofits (U.S. collegiate stadiums). Future megastadiums (e.g., proposed India’s 150k-seat arena) must balance the Rungrado’s structural minimalism with the U.S. model’s crowd safety and revenue diversification. The list is notable because the top spots
