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The Bukit Jalil National Stadium, primary venue for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup 2007 matches co-hosted by Malaysia, is seen by a reflecting pool in Bukit Jalil, near Kuala Lumpur, 17 May 2007. The 2007 AFC Asian Cup will be held this 07-29 July, and co-hosted by Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. AFP PHOTO/TENGKU BAHAR (Photo by TENGKU BAHAR / AFP)

20. The Bukit Jalil National Stadium near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has a seating capacity of 87,411, and is the 20th biggest sports stadium on earth. AFP

Ajit Vijaykumar

Jun 11, 2020

Some of the most iconic venues in the world have a bigger profile than the games they host, due to the history they have witnessed.

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Legends are created on its turf, dreams realised and crushed under its roof. And just like that, the stadium becomes the amphitheatre of sporting dreams.

Big games need a big audience and here we have complied a list of the biggest sports stadiums in the world in terms of capacity.

We have not included motorsport facilities as they are open venues that can accommodate many more spectators.

Above is a picture gallery of the biggest sports stadiums. To view the image, click on the arrows or simply swipe. Gallery moves from 20th to first on the list.

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