Eight record-breaking stadiums from the biggest to the most expensive
Stadiums are often vying to be record-breaking structures. To conclude our Future Stadium series, we look at those that top the lists, from the biggest and tallest to the most expensive.
Biggest by capacity and size: Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang, North Korea
Claiming the title for largest in both size and capacity is North Korea's Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, which is distinguished by its unique roof composed of 16 sweeping, concrete arches.
Encompassing 207,000 square metres, the multi-purpose stadium boasts a capacity of 150,000 across eight levels and contains a 22,500-square-metre main arena alongside tracks, training halls and indoor pools.
Most expensive: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, California, US
Completed in 2020 at a cost of $5.5 billion, the SoFi Stadium in the Inglewood area of Los Angeles is the most expensive stadium ever built.
Its expansive structure, which holds 70,000 seats beneath a large curved roof, was designed by architecture studio HKS for development company Kroenke Sports & Entertainment to embody "the spirit of southern California".
Tallest: Montreal Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Canada
A 165-metre-tall office tower beside the Montreal Olympic Stadium in Canada renders the concrete sports venue the tallest stadium in the world.
Originally realised by French architect Roger Taillibert for Montreal's 1976 summer Olympics, the stadium and its adjoining tower remain in use, with its retractable roof and interiors currently being revamped.
Largest free-spanning dome: The Singapore National Stadium, Singapore
Engineering firm Arup led the design for the world's largest free-spanning dome, which shelters the multipurpose Singapore National Stadium.
Spanning 310 metres, the dome crowns the 55,000-seat multipurpose venue and features a retractable roof complete with an integrated lighting system.
Most sustainable: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, US
Completed in 2022, The Climate Pledge Arena became the first arena in the world to achieve Zero Carbon certification by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI).
Its structure was originally built for the 1962 World's Fair before being revamped by architecture studio Populous in line with sustainability initiatives set out by tech giant Amazon's Climate Pledge.
Longest spanning roof: Wembley Stadium, London, UK
Designed by British studio Foster + Partners, London's Wembley Stadium is the largest stadium in the UK and features the longest single span roof support structure in the world.
The distinctive Wembley Arch has a steel lattice structure that stretches 315 metres over the 90,000-seat stadium, eliminating the need for any pillars to support the weight of its retractable roof.
Longest occupied: Deepdale, Preston, England
Somewhat contentiously holding the spot as the longest-occupied stadium is the Deepdale stadium in England, which is home to Preston North End football team.
Built in 1875, the stadium has been in continuous use since 1878, with gradual additions over the years expanding its capacity to 23,000.
Highest altitude: Daniel Alcides Carrión Stadium, Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Perched 4,338 metres above sea level in the city of Cerro de Pasco, the Estadio Daniel Alcides Carrión is recognised by global football association FIFA as the highest stadium in the world.
The open-air venue holds up to 12,000 people and serves as the home ground for Peruvian football teams Unión Minas and Ecosem Pasco.
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