Top five highest average football stadium attendance in 2025; Old Trafford & more

These stadiums continue to record some of the highest average attendance every week.

In football, there’s a proverb that may seem corny at times, but it truly has more significance than some may realise. That’s what a “12th man” is. The phrase alludes to the power that home fans can provide to their team as they drive them to victory while drowning out the away side’s songs.

Additionally, these five clubs worldwide have the advantage of having the most crowded stadiums, which should theoretically work to their advantage. Discover more as we provide the top five clubs in terms of the highest average attendance for the 2025 year.

Highest average football stadium attendance in 2025

5. Real Madrid: 72,973

Real Madrid have some of the largest crowds in Europe and are solidly ranked fifth. With an average of 72,973 spectators each league game, the Santiago Bernabeu is the most popular stadium in Spain.

In the six league games it hosted at the start of the 2025-26 season, the club attained an 88.7% occupancy percentage throughout its 83,186 seats.

Recently, the Santiago Bernabeu earned news for its skilful hosting of an NFL football game, which attracted a sizable crowd and well-known football players to the stadium. Football remains Bernabeu’s biggest draw, as the stadium continues to have the highest average attendance in all of Europe.

4. Manchester United: 73,880

Despite their inconsistent performance, Manchester United’s iconic Old Trafford stadium continues to record huge numbers of fans every week. The Red Devils’ stadium has been handed the fourth-highest attendance in the world. This is depite the condition of the arena has faltered with a leaking roof and broken benches.

The club have also announced plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK – an “iconic” new £2 billion 1,00,000-seater ground.

3. Bayern Munich: 75,000

With an average attendance of 75,000, Bayern Munich reached their 75,000-seat capacity. Performance, brand strength, and steady management all contributed to this outcome.

There is more to this than just “successful teams.” Even teams that have switched divisions or face intense competition within the league often draw fans, demonstrating a framework that allows the league as a whole to flourish.

2. Borussia Dortmund: 81,365

Borussia Dortmund holds the top slot as a European club with the highest stadium attendance. Dortmund’s average attendance of 81,365 was equal to the stadium’s capacity. This indicates that the stadium was packed all year long.

This scene exemplifies the collective strength of German football culture, going beyond just popularity or symbolism.

1. River Plate: 85,018

In addition to their on-field achievements, River Plate concluded the 2025 season at the top of the world football rankings, boasting the highest average attendance statistics worldwide, which demonstrates their strong institutional model and a special relationship with their supporters.

River Plate were the most popular football team in the world at the end of 2025, with an average attendance of over 85,000 each game. The club surpassed Europe’s top names in both magnitude and consistency thanks to its sold-out home games, renovated stadium, robust social organisation, and long-term sporting goal.

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