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Which stadium is bigger Michigan or Penn State?

Penn State's official Beaver Stadium capacity of 106,572 ranks behind only three others: India's Narendra Modi Stadium (132,000), North Korea's Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (114,00) and, of course, Michigan Stadium. The Big House officially seats 107,601.
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Is Michigan the biggest college football stadium?

1. Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI - capacity: 107,061. Home to the Michigan Wolverines, Michigan Stadium is the largest stadium in the United States and the western hemisphere.
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Does Penn State have the biggest football stadium?

Penn State football owns the fourth-largest stadium in the world. It's No. 2 in the United States, behind only its undefeated nemesis it plays Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines.
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What college university has the largest stadium?

First opened in 1927, the Michigan Stadium, home to NCAA Division I team the Michigan Wolverines, has a capacity of over 107 thousand. Aptly named "The Big House", the stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the largest sports stadium in the United States.
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Is Michigan Stadium bigger than any NFL stadium?

Michigan Stadium, for example, can officially seat 107,601!

If you count in standing-room, the Cowboys' AT&T Stadium in Arlington can easily close the gap with 100K fans. However, AT&T Stadium is only the fourth biggest NFL stadium in terms of official seating capacity.
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How big is Penn State stadium?

With its 106,572-seat capacity, Beaver Stadium is the second-largest stadium in the United States. Penn State football plays a major role in the economy of Centre County as well, bringing thousands of fans to State College to patronize stores, restaurants, and hotels on seven Saturdays a year.
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Why is Michigan Stadium so big?

Apparently, Michigan's long-time athletic director Fielding Yost had the stadium built so that it could be expanded to fit up to 200,000 people. He believed that one day, it would need to seat 150,000. He wasn't that far off.
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What is the largest crowd at Michigan Stadium?

To this date, Michigan Stadium still holds the record for the largest crowd to attend a football game on campus, drawing in 115,109 fans for Michigan's 2013 matchup against Notre Dame.
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How big is the Michigan Stadium?

It is the largest stadium in the United States and the Western Hemisphere, the third-largest stadium in the world, and the 34th-largest sports venue in the world. Its official capacity is 107,601, but it has hosted crowds in excess of 115,000.
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What is the smallest NFL stadium?

Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears, has a seating capacity of 61,500, making it the smallest stadium in NFL.
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What was the attendance at Penn State Michigan?

The second-largest crowd in Beaver Stadium history turned out to see Penn State play a Jim Harbaugh-less Michigan. The official attendance count, released during the third quarter, was 110,856.
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What is the largest crowd in Penn State football history?

Beaver Stadium's official capacity is 106,572. The largest crowd in stadium history came in the White Out loss to Ohio State on Sept. 29, 2018 when 110,889 packed into the building.
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How many seats does Penn State football stadium hold?

Today, Beaver Stadium is currently the second largest stadium in college football with a capacity of 107,282, behind Michigan Stadium's 108,000 seating capacity.
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Which stadium is bigger Michigan or Tennessee?

If you know your college football, you know the trivia answer: The place known as the Big House — Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor — is the largest football stadium in the nation.
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What is the most popular college football rivalry?

The granddaddy of all college football rivalries is the University of Michigan vs. Ohio State University. These two midwestern Big Ten powerhouses have been at it since 1897, with the Wolverines and Buckeyes meeting for "The Game" around Thanksgiving weekend for over a century.
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Why is Michigan Stadium underground?

The water posed a problem to the construction as the land had to be lowered to take care of a large underground lake. The surface, which nearly resembled quicksand, engulfed a crane during construction, which according to legend remains buried under the stadium today.
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Is Michigan Stadium bigger than Ohio State?

Michigan Stadium (Michigan) – 107,601. Beaver Stadium (Penn State) – 106,572. Ohio Stadium (Ohio State) – 102,780. Memorial Stadium (Nebraska) – 85,458.
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What stadium has the most seats?

What sports stadium can hold the most people? In terms of spectator capacity, it's the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, with a capacity of 114,000. The official North Korean claim is 150,000, with a claim of up to 190,000 being made in 1995.
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How much does Michigan football make per home game?

Each Michigan home game, for example, generates about $8.7 million for the athletic department.
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What stadium can hold 30,000 people?

Hersheypark Stadium has 15,641 permanent seats, 1,200 additional bleacher seating. Festival concert capacity is 30,000. Hersheypark Stadium has served as the summer home of the Philadelphia Eagles as well as the site of rodeos, athletic and music competitions, concerts, pageants, and racing events.
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What is the largest stadium in the world?

Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang - capacity: 150,000

The big one in North Korea. Built to hold 150,000 people, the world's largest stadium has hosted such events as the Collision in Korea wrestling event, and the gymnastic performance of Invincible Socialism in 2019.
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Will Michigan Stadium ever be expanded?

When the renovations are complete, the capacity of the Big House will top 108,000. The plans call for buildings to be constructed on the concourse at the north and south end zones. These buildings will house additional restrooms and concessions, and support functions such as first-aid, police/security and will-call.
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What's bigger college football or NFL?

College football balls can be slightly smaller than NFL footballs and have greater variation in terms of their dimensions. Whereas regulation NFL footballs are 11-11.25 inches long, most states permit college footballs to range in length from 10.5-11.25 inches.
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Is NFL field bigger than college?

How wide is a football field? The width of a football field is 53.3 yards (160ft/48.8m). This stays the same across high school, NCAA and NFL football meaning that all high school, college and NFL football fields are exactly the same size.
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How many seats does Michigan Stadium have?

The Big House boasts a seating capacity of 107,601, but it has hosted crowds in excess of 115,000. The Big House's largest attendance record was 115,109, set on Sept. 7, 2013 in Michigan's 41-30 night-game victory over Notre Dame.
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