Twickenham Stadium, Rugby union venue in Richmond upon Thames, England
The largest rugby stadium in the world accommodates 82,000 spectators with modern facilities spread across multiple stands and hospitality areas at Twickenham.
The Rugby Football Union purchased this former market garden site in 1907, leading to the first game between Harlequins and Richmond in October 1909.
England's national rugby union team conducts home matches at this venue, which maintains a dedicated museum showcasing the evolution of the sport.
Visitors can access the stadium through regular train services to Twickenham station, with additional bus routes connecting to central London transportation hubs.
The stadium earned the nickname 'Cabbage Patch' due to its previous function as vegetable growing land before transformation into a sports venue.
Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Inception: 1907
Architects: Archibald Leitch, Mather & Co
Official opening: October 2, 1909
Capacity: 82000
Address: Whitton Road, Twickenham TW2 7BA
Website: https://allianzstadiumtwickenham.com
GPS coordinates: 51.45611,-0.34167
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
Large capacity rugby stadiums are primarily located in Europe, Oceania and South Africa. These sporting venues host national and international rugby competitions. Some stadiums are dedicated exclusively to rugby while others accommodate multiple types of sporting events. Capacities range from 12,000 to 82,000 spectators. The facilities meet international federation standards and provide suitable infrastructure for top-level matches.
This collection gathers the largest stadiums on the planet, ranked by seating capacity. From the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, India, which hosts major cricket matches, to the vast American university arenas dedicated to football, and the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, these sports facilities demonstrate the scale that infrastructures for competitions and mass gatherings can reach. Each stadium has its own identity: some are exclusively dedicated to a specific sport, while others serve as flexible venues capable of hosting various events. Their sizes enable them to accommodate between 100,000 and over 150,000 spectators, providing organizers the opportunity to gather large crowds for international competitions, national finals, or major ceremonies.
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