The 25 biggest college football stadiums for the 2024 season
michelle r. martinelli
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Oct. 9, 2010; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; General view of Michigan Stadium prior to the game between the Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
The 2024 college football season is underway against the backdrop of tens of thousands of rowdy, screaming fans in some of the biggest stadiums on the planet. In fact, eight of the top-10 biggest stadiums in the world are home to college football teams — just not the first two.
And if you're a college football fan, chances are you know Michigan Stadium, also known as the Big House, is the biggest with a capacity of 107,601 for the 2024-25 season, according to the NCAA. But what's after the behemoth in Ann Arbor?
We've got the answers for you with the 25 biggest college football stadiums for the 2024 season, per the NCAA.
25. Lincoln Financial Field, Temple: 68,532
Sep 5, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls players shake hands with fans in the student section after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions 27-10 at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-226100 ORIG FILE ID: 20150905_pjc_bm5_075.JPG
24. Kinnick Stadium (Iowa): 69,250
IOWA CITY, IOWA- AUGUST 31: Fans cheer during the match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois State Redbirds at Kinnick Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776168190 ORIG FILE ID: 2168867477
23. Husky Stadium, Washington: 70,138
Aug 31, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Weber State Wildcats cornerback Clarence Butler (15) receives the opening kickoff against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-882807 ORIG FILE ID: 20240831_jmn_sn8_051.JPG
22. Spartan Stadium, Michigan State: 74,866
Nov 4, 2017; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans players celebrate a win over the Penn State Nittany Lions after a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-360051 ORIG FILE ID: 20171104_gma_bc2_021.jpg
21. Camp Randall Stadium, Wisconsin: 75,822
Aug 30, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) catches a pass to complete a two point conversion during the fourth quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-882808 ORIG FILE ID: 20240830_jah_sh5_045.JPG
20. Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Arkansas: 76,212
Aug 29, 2024; Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks fans Òcall the hogsÓ prior to the game against the Pine Bluff Golden Lions at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-882782 ORIG FILE ID: 20240829_lbm_sc6_133.JPG
19. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, USC: 77,500
Nov 26, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive lineman Solomon Byrd (51) celebraetes after the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-491496 ORIG FILE ID: 20221126_tdc_al2_0427.JPG
18. Williams-Brice Stadium, South Carolina: 77,559
Aug 31, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks players take the field before a game against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-882828 ORIG FILE ID: 20240831_gma_ay3_0284.jpg
17. Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida State: 79,560
Sep 2, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; The Florida State Seminoles student section reacts before the game against the Boston College Eagles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-882865 ORIG FILE ID: 20240902_mcd_av1_70.JPG
16. Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Oklahoma: 80,126
Aug 30, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; A general view of teh family of Toby Keith during the second half of the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and Temple Owls at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-882792 ORIG FILE ID: 20240830_krj_aj6_00064.JPG
15. Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame: 80,795
Sep 23, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) can't come up with the catch against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Cam Hart (5) during the third quarter of their game at Notre Dame Stadium. ORG XMIT: IMAGN-712088 (Via OlyDrop)
14. Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson: 81,500
Clemson Fans cheer before kickoff with UNC Nov 18, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; at Memorial Stadium. ORG XMIT: IMAGN-712494 (Via OlyDrop)
13. Memorial Stadium, Nebraska: 85,458
Aug 31, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; A KC-135 Stratotanker flies over during the national anthem before a game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the UTEP Miners at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-882801 ORIG FILE ID: 20240831_gma_oz8_0376.jpg
12. Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn: 88,043
AUBURN, ALABAMA - AUGUST 31: Wide receiver Perry Thompson #3 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of their game against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776169040 ORIG FILE ID: 2168905428
11. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Florida: 88,548
Sep 18, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida fans celebrate as the Gators score to make it a two point game late in the 4th quarter against Alabama at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Alabama defeated Florida 31-29. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-452361 (Via OlyDrop)
10. Rose Bowl, UCLA: 91,136
Aug 31, 2013; Pasadena, CA, USA; General view of the Rose Bowl during the NCAA football game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and the UCLA Bruins. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-134982 ORIG FILE ID: 20130831_lbm_al2_188.jpg
9. Sanford Stadium, Georgia: 92,746
Georgia fans fill Sanford Stadium during the first half of an NCAA college football game between UAB and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Sept 11, 2021. (Via OlyDrop)
8. Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, Texas: 100,119
Aug 31, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns cheerleader performs before a game against Colorado State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Meullion-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-882821 ORIG FILE ID: 20240831_gma_yl2_0066.jpg
7. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama: 101,821
Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) scores a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-882841 ORIG FILE ID: 20240831_tbs_wm6_263.JPG
Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans tear down the goal posts after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-491131 ORIG FILE ID: 20221015_tbs_bs1_051.JPG
5. Tiger Stadium, LSU: 102,321
Malik Nabers 8 celebrates after touchdowns as the LSU Tigers take on the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sept. 23, 2023. (Via OlyDrop)
4. Kyle Field, Texas A&M: 102,733
Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; A general view of fans cheering during the first half of the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-882851 ORIG FILE ID: 20240831_mcl_la6_020.jpg
3. Ohio Stadium, Ohio State: 102,780
August 31, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; The Goodyear blimp flies over Ohio Stadium during the second half of Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game between the Akron Zips and the Ohio State Buckeyes. (Via OlyDrop)
2. Beaver Stadium, Penn State: 106,572
Sep 24, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions fans cheer during the second quarter against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Central Michigan 33-14. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-490966 ORIG FILE ID: 20220924_tbs_bm2_072.JPG
1. Michigan Stadium, Michigan: 107,601
Sep 7, 2013; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; A panoramic view of Michigan Stadium during kickoff between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Michigan Wolverines. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-135128 ORIG FILE ID: 20130907_jel_aw3_924.jpg
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