All 36 stadiums unveiled
The Champions League has made its much-anticipated return, with the league phase now in action. Europe’s elite clubs are gearing up to compete in some of the continent’s most prestigious venues. From legendary football cathedrals that have seen countless heroes, to modern stadiums designed to impress with their grandeur, these venues are integral to the magic of the tournament.
Throughout European football history, stadium capacity has signified status and influence. With this in mind, Transfermarkt has listed every stadium hosting Champions League matches in 2025/26 by their seating capacity, providing a glimpse of where the excitement will unfold, which arenas will welcome the largest crowds—and which clubs will strive to make an impact with smaller fan bases.
Top Champions League Stadiums
Leading the list of the largest stadium for this season’s Champions League is the iconic, recently-upgraded Santiago Bernabéu, home to Real Madrid, boasting a capacity of 83,186. Fans are hopeful that this impressive venue will witness some unforgettable moments this season. In second place is Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park, renowned for its ‘yellow wall’, with a seating capacity of 81,365. The historic San Siro, which will host only Inter Milan games this term due to AC Milan’s absence, comes in third with a capacity of 75,923.
Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena ranks fourth with a capacity of 75,000, while Atlético Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium follows in fifth place, accommodating 70,460 spectators. Benfica’s Estádio da Luz (68,100) ranks sixth, and Marseille’s Vélodrome (67,394) takes seventh place. Completing the top 10 are three Premier League stadiums: the newly constructed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (62,850) in eighth, Liverpool’s legendary Anfield (61,276) in ninth, and Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium (60,704) in tenth.
Smallest Champions League Stadiums
On the opposite end of the spectrum, let’s explore the smallest stadiums in this season’s Champions League, with four venues featuring a capacity under 10,000. The smallest among them is Qarabag’s Azersun Arena, which holds just 5,800. Following closely is Bodø/Glimt’s Aspmyra Stadion at 8,500. The third smallest is Pafos FC’s Stelios Kyriakidis Stadio (9,394), with Union Saint-Gilloise’s Stade Joseph Mariën (9,512) claiming the fourth spot. Additionally, three stadiums from top-five leagues appear in the top 10: Monaco’s Stade Louis-II (18,525), Villarreal’s La Cerámica (23,500), and Atalanta’s Gewiss Stadium (24,950).
