The MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) affectionately known as "the G" is the largest stadium in Australia that holds 100,000 spectators. The ground opened in 1853 and has expanded in size to the present day. It was the venue of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics for track and field events plus opening and closing ceremonies. Over the years the seating capacity has been extended to 95,000 and 5,000 standing. Prior to this the largest attendance of 130,000 was for the evangelist Billy Graham in 1959 where people were also standing on the playing surface.
2. Maracana Stadium
Answer: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Maracana Stadium was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup. In the final Uruguay beat Brazil 2-1 in front of 199,854 spectators. Over the years the stadium has seen over 25 times attendances in excess of 150,000.
3. Eden Park
Answer: Auckland, New Zealand
Eden Park is the largest stadium in New Zealand. It was opened in 1900 and mainly hosts Rugby Union, Rugby League and cricket. It has a capacity of 50,000 and hosted the first World Rugby Cup final in 1987.
4. Lord's
Answer: St John's Wood, England
Lord's cricket ground is considered the "home of cricket" world wide and celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2014. It has a capacity of 28,000.
5. Eden Gardens
Answer: Kolkata, India
Eden Gardens is a cricket ground that was established in 1854. Over the years there have been reported match day attendances in excess of 100,000.
6. Cypress Point Club
Answer: Pebble Beach, USA
Cypress Point Club is a private golf club in California.The Course was opened in 1928 and is known world wide for three particular holes (15th, 16th and 17th). The 16th hole can be brutal for any golfer, even for the professionals, as it is a par three in which you need to shoot from the tee over the ocean to the green.
7. Churchill Downs
Answer: Louisville, USA
Churchill Downs is a thoroughbred racetrack and the home of the Kentucky Derby. The track was opened in 1875 and the first Kentucky Derby that same year. On derby day the infield is opened and the track holds approximately 170,000.
8. Aintree Racecourse
Answer: Liverpool, England
Aintree Racecourse was opened in 1829 and is known world wide for the annual running of the Grand National steeplechase. Over the years the venue has been used for motor racing, pop concerts and there is a 9 hole golf courses within its boundaries.
9. Camp Nou
Answer: Barcelona, Spain
Camp Nou was opened in 1957 and is the home of FC Barcelona. It has a capacity of just under 100,000. It is a fully seated stadium and is the largest stadium in Europe.
10. Stade Roland Garros
Answer: Paris, France
Stade Roland Garros is a tennis venue that hosts the annual grand slam event the French Open. The venue was opened in 1928 to host France's first defence of the Davis Cup. It is named after Roland Garros who was a French aviation pioneer.
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