Talk:List of U.S. stadiums by capacity

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This article is currently outdated. Amongst numerous faults, it still lists such defunct venues as Candlestick Park and the Hubert H.  Humphrey Metrodome. SecretName101 (talk) 19:20, 14 June 2015 (UTC)

Another example of where this article is outdated would be the fact that it does not reflect the fact that Jack Trice Stadium has been expanded to a capacity of 61,000. SecretName101 (talk) 11:03, 10 August 2015 (UTC)

Sun Life Stadium's capacity should be revised to 65,326 to reflect recent changes. SecretName101 (talk) 19:53, 13 September 2015 (UTC)

To reflect recent changes FirstEnergy Stadium’s capacity should be listed as 67,407, the Citrus Bowl needs to be edited both to reflect both its name-change from the  ’ Florida Citrus Bowl ’  to the  ’ Orlando Citrus Bowl’ ’  and its accurate capacity (62,000), Paul Brown Stadium’s capacity needs to be listed as 65,535, and Tropicana Field’s capacity should be listed as 31,042 —although if we are going with expandable capacity and not normally operative capacity (see next discussion) than it should be decidedly be listed as Tropicana’s expandable capacity of 42,735. SecretName101 (talk) 20:49, 13 September 2015 (UTC)

Other errors needing to be remedied as well
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which has no mention in this article at all, has a permanent seating capacity of 257,325; however, during major events like the Indianapolis 500, temporary grandstands have been added to accommodate an estimated 400,000 spectators. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 156.80.4.2 (talk) 16:53, 21 August 2023 (UTC)

Additionally there are errors unrelated to outdated content. For instance, UB Stadium should be listed as having a capacity of 31,000. SecretName101 (talk) 19:50, 13 September 2015 (UTC)

Kidd Brewer Stadium is listed twice. This replication needs to be corrected. SecretName101 (talk) 19:58, 13 September 2015 (UTC)

Quicken Loans Arena should not be listed in this article. It is an arena, not a stadium. SecretName101 (talk) 20:49, 13 September 2015 (UTC)

Article should be updated so that Minute Maid Park's capacity is listed as 41,574. SecretName101 (talk) 23:42, 25 October 2015 (UTC)

The article currently uses data about the capacity of Ladd Peebles Stadium that has not been accurate in five years. Its capacity should now be listed as 33,471. SecretName101 (talk) 23:44, 25 October 2015 (UTC)

Expandable Capacity or Typical Capacity
I'm questioning whether the capacity currently listed for AT&T Stadium should be 105,000 or not. Yes it can be expanded to hold 105,000 spectators, but this is not its capacity in its typical state. Any thoughts? SecretName101 (talk) 11:05, 10 August 2015 (UTC)

On the same note, hould EverBank Field’s capacity should be listed at its normal capacity of 67,246, or its expandable capacity of 76,867 as it is currently is on this list? SecretName101 (talk) 20:49, 13 September 2015 (UTC)

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Incorrect #1?
Why is Bristol Motor Speedway (capacity of 153,000) not #1? It is 100% a stadium. And considering this wiki is about the largest US stadiums and not specifically a stadium for some type of team sport, it absolutely qualifies to be on the list and be #1. 2603:301B:2C03:9200:1C93:18EE:23C1:A312 (talk) 12:57, 11 August 2022 (UTC)


 * Every list I've ever seen excludes racing/motor sports venues from these types of lists. I don't see why Bristol is included.  It should be removed. Kjslaughter (talk) 15:32, 1 September 2023 (UTC)
 * What is the rationale? Bristol has hosted more than one football game, and it is a stadium, unlike most other primarily racing venues. glman (talk) 17:03, 1 September 2023 (UTC)

Bozeman
how about the stadium that the Montana State Bobcats play in Bozeman, MT? About 22,000 people capacity. They set a record on Nov 19, 2022 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.175.192.64 (talk • contribs) 11:44, 26 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Listed as of rev 1140867666 in Feb 2023. -Socccc (talk) 19:11, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

Is Bristol Motor Speedway a stadium?
I question whether it can be considered a stadium: in fact, although it is fully enclosed, it has hosted american football games only a few times and is not designed for such events. Also, if it was to be considered a Stadium, the List of stadiums by capacity would include it on first position, and the article on Narendra Modi Stadium would not refer to the latter as the largest stadium in the world by capacity. Anyway, in the case you agree that Bristol Motor Speedway can be considered a Stadium, the other pages I mentioned should be corrected. Kind regards, 14 novembre (talk) 10:58, 7 January 2024 (UTC)


 * Aren't most speedways not considered stadiums? Unless there's an argument in favor, I think Bristol Motor Speedway should be excluded from this list. Esb5415 (talk) (C) 21:11, 10 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I think the difference is that Bristol is fully enclosed, unlike larger speedways. I'd be interested to hear arguments as to why it wouldn't be considered one. glman (talk) 21:52, 10 January 2024 (UTC)
 * The Olympics 1 and World Atlas 2 all have lists of largest stadiums in the US or World, and none include Bristol. Other sites from a google search don't show Bristol on their lists. As such, to avoid WP:OR, I think it should be removed. Do you have a source that lists Bristol as a stadium? Or even better, a source of largest stadiums that include Bristol? Esb5415 (talk) (C) 22:18, 10 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Also, Bristol's own website refers to itself as "stadium-like", indicating it isn't a stadium. Esb5415 (talk) (C) 22:32, 10 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I have found notable coverage that discusses how Bristol "transformed" into a stadium for college football. It further begs the question of what makes a stadium a stadium to me, because all that appears to have occurred at Bristol is the installation of a field. However, I agree that there is not coverage including it in lists, therefore, I am open to the consensus to remove. I do think the definition is very unclear. glman (talk) 13:57, 11 January 2024 (UTC)
 * No, it's not a stadium as much as an aircraft carrier is not a college basketball arena: Carrier Classic, or a football/baseball stadium is not considered a hockey arena: NHL Winter Classic, or the Los Angeles Coliseum is not considered a race track: Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum. They're just novelty events... List of NASCAR tracks

Roberto221 (talk) 08:57, 11 January 2024 (UTC)


 * Hm, considering that Los Angeles Coliseum is listed at List of NASCAR tracks, your point is a bit muted. glman (talk) 13:58, 11 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I agree with @Roberto221. If we had a List of american football venues, we should consider it. However considerino that we have no sources in favour of it being a Stadium, instead, most sources cite smaller venues as "the largest stadium in the world", I am 14 novembre (talk) 18:08, 14 January 2024 (UTC)