10 Biggest Stadiums in the U.S.

It's that time again folks— It's FRIDAY. And you know what that means?  Time for a "Top 10 Friday" post!  I know…we're excited too. 

So I've done the research and I can settle the "Mine is bigger than yours" debate. I have the top ten largest stadiums in the U.S. Not surprising they all play host to a college football team and half of them are in the South. But what might be surprising is that one is on the National Register of Historic Places and two are National Historic Landmarks. So pack your National Parks Passport so you can get your cancellation stamp!

For this post we're only taking into account the maximum number of spectators the stadiums can normally accommodate in permanent seated and standing areas.

1. Michigan Stadium – Nicknamed "The Big House," and rightfully so, Michigan Stadium can hold 109,901 University of Michigan Wolverine fans. It sits in Ann Arbor and is the third largest stadium in the world.
2. Beaver Stadium – Named for a 19th century governor of Pennsylvania, James A. Beaver, this stadium is home of the Penn State Nittany Lions in University Park. It holds 107,283 fans – all of whom are sure to join in on the chorus of "Hail to the Lion".
3. Neyland Stadium – In Knoxville, Tennessee, this stadium can accommodate 102,455 Volunteers. Neyland Stadium holds the second-highest home-field wins total in college football history for any school in the nation at its current home venue with 426 wins.
4. Ohio Stadium – Home of the Ohio State Buckeyes, this stadium is located in Columbus and can hold 102,329 fans. In 1974, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The stadium does not have field lights so special lighting must be installed for night games and events.
5. Bryant-Denny Stadium – Seating 101,821 down in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Bryant-Denny Stadium is named for college President, George Denny, and legendary Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. It hosts the Crimson Tide with their elephant mascot – Big Al. From what I understand, crimson tide is actually a red (crimson) algae in the Gulf of Mexico that can do some serious damage to marine organism and seabirds. Hence the expression "Roll Tide."
6. Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium – Home of the University of Texas Longhorns, the stadium is located in Austin and holds 101,119 fans. Make sure to stop by and say "hi" to Bevo, the real Texas Longhorn.
7. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – Located in the University Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, at Exposition Park, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is home to the University of Southern California Trojans football team. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1984, it is the only stadium to host the Olympic Games twice. It has also played host for Super Bowls and the World Series.
8. Sanford Stadium – Games played here are said to be played "Between the Hedges" because of the privet hedges that have stood around the field since 1929. Holding 92,746 Georgia Bulldog fans, Sanford Stadium is located on the campus of the University of Georgia located in Athens.
9. Rose Bowl – Site of the annual Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the stadium can hold 92,642. It is the home field of the University of California, Los Angeles, Bruins football team. This illustrious stadium also hosted Olympic events in 1932 and 1984 as well as FIFA World Cup finals for both Men and Women's Soccer. A National Historic Landmark, its design was based on the Yale Bowl in Harford Connecticut.
10. Tiger Stadium - Site of the legendary "Earthquake Game" in 1988, the home field of the Louisiana State Tigers is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Able to hold 92,542 fans it was the temporary home field for the New Orleans Saints after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.