Staddius Blog
Stories, lists and guides about stadiums
Long reads on the grounds that shaped football: the strangest, the biggest, the oldest and the ones we may soon lose.
The oldest stadiums still in use
Ten grounds that have been hosting matches for over a century, from a Sheffield meadow dating to 1804 to the ballparks that survived everything.
The 16 stadiums of the 2026 World Cup
A complete guide to the venues in Mexico, the United States and Canada: World Cup capacity, climate, roof and what to expect as a visitor at each one.
Stadiums that could be demolished
Eight historic grounds with the wrecking ball circling: approved projects, confirmed moves and classics we may only get to see for a few more years.
The biggest football stadiums in the world
From Pyongyang to Barcelona: the twelve highest-capacity cathedrals in world football, with figures updated after the latest renovations.
The strangest stadiums in the world
Granite quarries, floating pitches, rock ledges at 2,000 metres and a stand made of recycled timber: ten stadiums that break every rule of sports architecture.