For architects and specifiers, the message was clear: Disclaimer: BIMsmith periodically updates its rankings based on new construction, demolitions, or seating reconfigurations. The 2022 list is considered static for that calendar year.
Chicago, IL (2022) – BIMsmith, known for its deep data-driven approach to building information modeling (BIM) and architectural product research, released its highly anticipated "2022 Largest Stadiums List" — a ranked compilation of the world’s biggest sports and entertainment venues by official seating capacity. bimsmith 2022 largest stadiums list
| Rank | Stadium | Location | Capacity | Primary Tenant(s) | |------|---------|----------|----------|-------------------| | 1 | | Pyongyang, North Korea | 114,000 | National Football Team (DPRK) | | 2 | Michigan Stadium | Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA | 107,601 | Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) | | 3 | Beaver Stadium | State College, Pennsylvania, USA | 106,572 | Penn State Nittany Lions | | 4 | Ohio Stadium | Columbus, Ohio, USA | 102,780 | Ohio State Buckeyes | | 5 | Kyle Field | College Station, Texas, USA | 102,733 | Texas A&M Aggies | For architects and specifiers, the message was clear:
More than just a ranking of seats, the list served as a technical snapshot of modern structural engineering, crowd-flow BIM modeling, and the increasing challenge of retrofitting historic giants versus building new "hyper-stadiums." According to BIMsmith’s verified data (combining official club releases, government permits, and digital twin analyses), the top five venues were: | Rank | Stadium | Location | Capacity
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