Top 10 Largest Football Stadiums in Spain

Spain is rightly regarded as one of the great centres of world football, attracting players from every corner of the globe. The legendary La Liga brings together famous clubs in fierce competition every season. Their biggest matches take place in stadiums that hold tens of thousands of supporters, with many of the largest venues concentrated in Madrid, Barcelona and Seville. Here are Spain's ten biggest football stadiums by capacity.

1st place – Camp Nou

City: Barcelona

Capacity: 105,000 spectators

The legendary Camp Nou is a true giant. This enormous architectural landmark is the largest stadium not only in Spain but also in Europe. It ranks fourth among football stadiums worldwide and, following renovations carried out through the 2025/26 season, can accommodate up to 105,000 fans. The arena is home to Barcelona.

2nd place – Santiago Bernabéu

City: Madrid

Capacity: 83,000 spectators

Spain's capital can boast one of the biggest football stadiums in the world. The Santiago Bernabéu belongs to Real Madrid. Situated in a historic district in the north of the capital, it has been expanded several times since opening in 1947. The stadium is named after the club's late president.

3rd place – Metropolitano

City: Madrid

Capacity: 71,000 spectators

Another huge stadium in the capital, the Metropolitano is notable for its striking architecture and is a major Madrid landmark. It was originally built with the intention of hosting the World Athletics Championships, but that plan never came to fruition. The city's authorities subsequently handed management of the complex to Atlético Madrid.

4th place – La Cartuja

City: Seville

Capacity: 70,000 spectators

One remarkable feature of this arena is its setting on the island of the same name. Like many other major Spanish stadiums, it was intended for the Olympic Games, but those ambitions never materialised. Spain's national team uses the venue for many of its home fixtures. Since 2025, Betis have also played here after being forced to relocate. The reason is explained below.

5th place – Benito Villamarín Stadium

City: Seville

Capacity: 61,000 spectators

One of Spain's oldest and most iconic football grounds was built back in 1929. Since its foundation, the stadium has been the home of Real Betis. It is also an example of modern engineering at work. Until relatively recently, it held around 10,000 fewer spectators, but an ambitious construction project that involved demolishing the entire southern section significantly increased its capacity. Another renovation in 2025 forced Betis to move temporarily to La Cartuja.

6th place – Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium

City: Barcelona

Capacity: 56,000 spectators

This historic sports venue was built in 1927. It was intended to be a principal venue for the Olympic Games, but Barcelona lost the right to host them to Berlin in Germany. Following several renovations, the complex eventually became an Olympic venue in 1992. It was later used by Espanyol from 1997 to 2009. While Camp Nou was undergoing reconstruction, Barcelona played their home matches here.

7th place – San Mamés

City: Bilbao

Capacity: 53,000 spectators

One of Bilbao's architectural gems in the Basque Country is San Mamés. This beautiful sports complex is home to Athletic Club. The stadium was built in 2013. In terms of elegant design, perhaps only Madrid's Metropolitano can rival it.

8th place – Mestalla

City: Valencia

Capacity: 49,000 spectators

Another old-school arena, Mestalla opened in 1923 with an initial capacity of just 17,000 spectators. For that era and a provincial city, the figure was quite respectable. Today the famous Spanish stadium has grown to almost three times its original size and become the fortress of Valencia. For years there has been talk in sporting circles that the ground is approaching the end of its life and will be replaced by a modernised arena. For now, however, those plans remain uncertain, with the project suspended indefinitely.

9th place – Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán

City: Seville

Capacity: 44,000 spectators

Seville is passionate about football, and its third-largest stadium bears the name of Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. Sevilla FC have played here since its opening. The venue is named in honour of a former club president who died before construction was completed. Although it is far from Spain's biggest arena, it regularly hosts exciting football matches watched by millions of fans around the world.

10th place – Cornellà-El Prat

City: Barcelona

Capacity: 40,000 spectators

The RCDE Stadium rounds out Spain's ten largest football grounds by capacity. Its unusual architecture, sharp angles and flat roof immediately stand out. The arena plays a secondary role in Barcelona's football scene. It is home to Espanyol, who only occasionally defeat their famous city rivals in the derby. Despite living in Camp Nou's shadow, the venue has a busy calendar and hosts music concerts as well as football matches.