By Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the world and several parts of the country have some of the biggest baseball stadiums you could ever find. In this post, we’ve compiled a list of some of the biggest baseball stadiums based on their capacity. So without any further ado, let’s take a look at the 10 biggest baseball stadiums in the world.
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RingCentral Coliseum
Location: Oakland, Calif, U.S.A
Owner: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority (City of Oakland and Alameda County)
Operator: AEG
Capacity: 63,132
RingCentral Coliseum is the existing name of Oakland Coliseum which is currently considered one of the biggest stadiums in Calif and it’s the home base of the Oakland Athletics. The arena was built between 1964 and 1966 but did a whole makeover during the 1990s. The seating arena capacity for this area is about 63,132 and is on top of our list.
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Dodger Stadium
Location: Los Angeles, Calif
Owner: Guggenheim Baseball Management
Operator: Los Angeles Dodgers
Capacity: 56,000
Dodger Stadium which is mainly a baseball stadium is home to the popular baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers. The stadium was opened on April 10, 1962, with a seating capacity of 56,000. Dodger Stadium is occasionally known as “Blue Heaven on Earth,” a nickname given by Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda.
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Estadio Latinoamericano
Location: Havana, Cuba
Owner: Government of Cuba
Capacity: 55,000
Estadio Latinoamericano, which is the current name of the stadium, was previously known as Gran Estadio de La Habana and Estadio del Cerro. The stadium is regarded as one of the biggest stadiums located in Havana, Cuba, with a seating capacity of 55,000. The stadium opened on October 26, 1946.
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Tokyo Dome
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Owner: Tokyo Dome Corporation
Capacity: 55,000
Tokyo Dome, which is mainly for baseball, is considered the biggest stadium in Japan. The stadium is popularly termed The Big Egg” or the “Tokyo Big Egg” because of its shape. The dome was built based on the inspiration of Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, a former domed arena in Minneapolis. Tokyo Dome was opened in
March 17, 1988, and has a seating capacity of 55,000.
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Yankee Stadium
Location: New York City, United States
Owner: New York City Industrial Development Agency
Operator: Yankee Stadium LLC
Capacity: 54,251
Yankee Stadium is not only considered one of the largest baseball stadiums on the planet but also considered one of the most legendary ones. The stadium is home to the Major League Baseball (MLB) squad the New York Yankees which was opened on April 2, 2009. Yankee Stadium has a seating capacity of 54, 251.
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Sapporo Dome
Location: Sapporo, Japan
Owner: Sapporo City
Operator: Sapporo Dome Co., Ltd.
Capacity: 53,796
Sapporo Dome is located in Sapporo City in Japan which is situated in Hokkaido prefecture, the nation’s second-biggest island. The stadium is home to both the baseball squad the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and the football club the Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. The dome has a seating capacity of 53,796, and it was opened on June 3, 2001.
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Coors Field
Location: Denver, Colorado, U.S.A
Operator: Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Ltd.
Capacity: 50,144
Located in Denver, Colorado, U.S.A, Coors Field has a seating capacity of 50,144. The stadium was finished between 1992 and 1995 and has been administered as the home ground of the Major League Baseball (MLB) squad the Colorado Rockies since then.
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Rogers Centre
Location: Toronto, Canada
Owner: Rogers Communications
Operator: Rogers Stadium Limited Partnership
Capacity: 49,282
Rogers Centre stadium is located in Toronto, Canada, and was initially known as the Skydome. The stadium has been the home ground of the Toronto Blue Jays ever since. The stadium was opened on June 3, 1989, and currently has a seating capacity of 49, 282.
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Chase Field
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Owner: Maricopa County Stadium District
Operator: SMG
Capacity: 48,405
Chase Field is a stadium that was originally known as Bank One Ballpark. It is located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, and was opened on March 31, 1998. Chase Field stadium is home to the Major League Baseball (MLB) squad the Arizona Diamondbacks. The stadium has a seating capacity of 48,405.
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T-Mobile Park
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Owner: Washington State Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District
Operator: Washington State Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District
Capacity: 47,929
T-Mobile Park is a baseball stadium located in Seattle, the most crowded city in Washington, United States. The stadium was originally called Safeco Field but was later changed to T-Mobile Park. The stadium was opened on July 15, 1999, and currently has a seating capacity of 47, 929.
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