FIFA World Cup 2026: Stadiums Ranked by Capacity
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be the largest edition in history with 48 teams and matches spread across 16 venues. FIFA has released official stadium capacities (net seating for the tournament, which may be adjusted slightly due to configuration for soccer-specific needs, such as pitch size and safety standards).
Here is the complete list of stadiums ranked from largest to smallest capacity, based on the official graphic and FIFA data:
Complete List: 2026 FIFA World Cup Stadiums by Capacity
2026 FIFA World Cup Stadium Capacities
1. Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)
Location: Arlington, Texas, USA
Capacity: 94,000
2. Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca)
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Capacity: 83,000
3. New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Capacity: 82,500
4. Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Capacity: 75,000
5. Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium)
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Capacity: 73,000
6. Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Capacity: 72,000
7. San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
Location: Santa Clara, California, USA
Capacity: 71,000
8. Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
Location: Inglewood, California, USA
Capacity: 70,000
9. Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Capacity: 69,000
10. Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Capacity: 69,000
11. Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
Capacity: 65,000
12. Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium)
Location: Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
Capacity: 65,000
13. BC Place Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Capacity: 54,000
14. Estadio Monterrey (Estadio BBVA)
Location: Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
Capacity: 53,500
15. Estadio Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)
Location: Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Capacity: 48,000
16. Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Capacity: 45,000
Note: These figures represent FIFA's official net capacities for the 2026 tournament. Actual maximum capacities for other events (especially NFL games) can be higher due to standing room or different configurations. Some venues may see minor adjustments as final preparations continue.
The 2026 World Cup will feature a record 104 matches, with the opening game expected in Mexico City and the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The diverse mix of ultra-modern NFL-style arenas and historic venues like Azteca will create unique atmospheres across North America.
This distribution ensures fans from coast to coast — and across three countries — can experience world-class football in state-of-the-art facilities.
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