Top 10 Most Expensive Football Stadiums in the World: Ranked

Football Stadiums have been revered by fans from near and around the world. While some are considered home, there are others that are considered the Mecca of football. That said, stadiums have come a long way since the old days and now have brand-new features that further elevate the experience they provide. As such, let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive football stadiums in the world. 

Whilst some may consider that football stadiums are simply viewing arenas with seats, they will be surprised to know how well-developed and facilitating some of the most expensive football stadiums have become. Be it padded seats, magically filling up beer glasses, retractable turfs, or any other technological marvels it may behold.

Thus, the era of football stadiums being made to house people for a match is a feature that is seen as the bare minimum and clubs are investing heavily in their stadiums to provide an experience that fans will never forget with each match day. From iconic Santiago Bernabeu to Estadio Nacional, we have included the most expensive football stadiums based on their construction cost.

Top 10 Most Expensive Football Stadium in the World: 2025 Edition

We have ranked the most expensive football stadiums around the world based on their features, size, the experience they provide during games, and more. Let’s take a look at the eminent list of the top 10 most expensive football stadiums in the world in 2025.

10. Emirates Stadium

At the number 10 position, we have the Emirates Stadium located in London, England. The stadium required significant funds to put together to renovate in 2004, which cost a fortune at that time (£460m). Over the past few decades, significant improvements have been made to ensure that the stadium is up to modern standards.

The Emirates Stadium has served as the home ground for both Arsenal teams (men and women), and has served as a historic venue for many games during the FA Cup and the Premier League.

Address	Capacity	Contruction Cost	Inaugurate Date
London E20 2ST, United Kingdom	62500	£460m	22 July 2006

9. Krestovsky Stadium

Ahead of the 2018 World Cup, host nation Russia displayed its tremendous wealth by constructing some of the best stadiums on the continent, and among them was the Krestovsky Stadium, which cost them half a billion pounds to put together. Not only is it one of the most expensive football stadiums, but it is also a reminder of one of the most iconic tournaments, like the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2020.

Also known as Saint Petersburg Stadium, its appearance from the outside has been likened to that of a spaceship, and its massive size and capacity help complete the look. 

Address	Capacity	Contruction Cost	Inaugurate Date
Futbol’naya Alleya 1, Saint Petersburg	80,000	£500m	22 April 2016

8. Allianz Arena

At number 8 on our list of the most expensive football stadiums in the world is, Allianz Arena Stadium. Primarily known for its unique design, and home to Bayern Munich. Built on May 30, 2005, with an estimated construction value of 340 million euros, it served as the home of Bayern Munich, 1860 Munich, and the Germany national football team.

Whilst there is no news regarding whether the venue was used during some of the biggest games at the biggest events in football, such as the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Nations League, the UEFA Euro, and the UEFA Champions League.

Address	Capacity	Construction Cost	Inaugurate Date
Franz-Beckenbauer-Platz 5, Munchen	75024	£500m	30 May 2005

7. Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha

Up next is the Estadio Nacional, which is one of the most popular stadiums in the entirety of South America and therefore one of the most expensive, coming in at £600 million. Over the years, the stadium has been the venue for some of the greatest clashes in Brazilian football and has hosted the Confederations Cup and World Cup in 2013 and 2014, respectively.

Known for being the second-largest stadium in all of Brazil, it provides the required environment for the big games and serves as an outlet for the fans who have passion coursing through their veins while watching their team play. 

Address	Capacity	Contruction Cost	Inaugurate Date
SRPN Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasília, DF, Brazil	69,910	£600m	10 January 1974

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6. Wembley Stadium

One of the most renowned stadiums in the world and the biggest stadium in all of England, the Wembley Stadium is seen as the holy grail of English football stadiums, and owing to how much work has been put into it, it makes for one of the most expensive football stadiums in the world, owing to its multi-functional purposes, which sees it become a venue for concerts and boxing events as well. 

Most notably, Wembley Stadium is revered for the fact that it is the destination for all the semi-finals and finals of cup competitions and in the past has been used for the final and semi-final stages of Euro 2020 as well. 

Address	Capacity	Contruction Cost	Inaugurate Date
South Way, Wembley, HA9 0WS, London, England	90,000	£1 billion	9 March 2007

5. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Home to Tottenham Hotspur, replacing their old home, White Hart Lane, the new stadium is one of the most state-of-the-art stadiums ever built, featuring a retractable turf for NFL matches and also serving as a venue for concerts. While it has yet to see any trophies come through since its inception, it certainly makes for one of the most expensive football stadiums. 

That said, it has offered a lot of entertainment in terms of some exciting Premier League matches taking place in the stadium, particularly Tottenham’s heated London derbies against Chelsea and Arsenal.

Address	Capacity	Contruction Cost	Inaugurate Date
782 High Rd, London N17 0BX	62,850	£1 billion	3 April 2019

4. Singapore National Stadium

Since its opening in 2014, the Singapore National Stadium has become one of the most expensive football stadiums in the world, costing approximately €1 billion. By and large, its extraordinarily large retractable roof and other technological marvels make it a special addition to this list.

That said, the Singapore National Stadium is quite possibly one of the smallest stadiums on the list in terms of seating capacity. Regardless, it is viewed highly among fans as one of the best venues to enjoy the beautiful game and is one of the most expensive football stadium in the world.

Address	Capacity	Contruction Cost	Inaugurate Date
1 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397629, Kallang, Singapore	55,000	£1 billion	30 June 2014

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3. Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Next on our list is the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which has often been praised for its complex yet aesthetic architecture, which embodies a modern vibe coupled with a fair bit of sophistication. That said, some may feel as though this stadium does not belong on this list as it is primarily used for American football.

However, the €1 billion stadium is in fact home to MLS side Atlanta United as well and set to host matches of the upcoming  2026 FIFA World Cup, which means that fans will soon be able to witness the American stadium for all it has to offer. Mercedes-Benz Stadium has established itself as the most expensive football stadium in the world.

Address	Capacity	Contruction Cost	Inaugurate Date
1 AMB Drive Northwest Atlanta, Georgia, United States	71000	£1 billion	26 August 2017

2. Camp Nou 

One of the biggest & most expensive football stadiums in the world, Spotify Camp Nou, is home to FC Barcelona and some of the greatest footballers of all time. Over the years, the stadium has been home to some triumphant moments and some disappointing moments for the Blaugrana. 

Over the years, Spotify Camp Nou has seen constant renovations and has been retrofitted with modern-day facilities, making it a standout entry on this list. Owing to the stadium’s stature, it has become a massive tourist attraction as well.  

Address	Capacity	Contruction Cost	Inaugurate Date
Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona	99,354	£1.43 billion	24 September 1957

1. Santiago Bernabeu 

Without a doubt, the Santiago Bernabeu is the most expensive football stadium in the world. An iconic venue that has seen some historic moments unfold under its lights, the Real Madrid home ground has a certain aura about it, especially during Champions League matches. 

Over the years, the stadium has seen renovations to keep up with changing times and as a result, has been trusted to host the final of the European Cup/UEFA Champions League on four occasions: in 1957, 1969, 1980, 2010, and final matches for the 1964 European Nations’ Cup and the 1982 FIFA World Cup. It is the first stadium in Europe to host both a UEFA Euro final and a FIFA World Cup final.

Address	Capacity	Contruction Cost	Inaugurate Date
Av. de Concha Espina, 1, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid	78,297	£1.45 billion	14 December 1947

List of the 10 Most Expensive Football Stadiums in the World

S No.	Stadium Name	Cost
1	Santiago Bernabeu	£1.45 billion
2	Camp Nou	£1.43 billion
3	Mercedes-Benz Stadium	£1 billion
4	Singapore National Stadium	£1billion
5	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium	£1billion
6	Wembley Stadium	£1billion
7	Estadio Nacional Mané Garrincha	£600m
8	Allianz Arena	£500m
9	Krestovsky Stadium	£500m
10	Emirates Stadium	£460m

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