Top 5 Most Expensive Sports Stadiums

This massive sports stadium is located in Arlington, Texas, USA, and serves as the home of the Dallas Cowboys football team. With a seating capacity of over 80,000 spectators, it was the first stadium in the world to surpass 80,000 seats when opened in 2009. The stadium features a retractable roof, which can be open or closed depending on the weather conditions, with costs totaling $1.2 billion to construct and $477 million for the roof itself. Originally known as Cowboys Stadium, it was renamed AT&T Stadium after signing a 20-year sponsorship deal.

This massive sports stadium is located in Pyongyang, North Korea, and serves as the main venue for various national events and sports competitions. With a seating capacity of over 150,000 spectators, it is one of the largest stadiums in Asia and can be expanded to accommodate up to 275,000 people with temporary seating. The stadium was opened in 1989 during the 40th anniversary of the founding of North Korea's Democratic People's Republic, and its design features a distinctive red color scheme inspired by the country's national flag.

This iconic sports stadium is located in London, United Kingdom, and serves as the national football stadium of England. With a seating capacity of over 90,000 spectators, it was rebuilt after a fire destroyed the original stadium in 2000, with costs totaling £798 million (approximately $1 billion USD) to construct. The new Wembley Stadium features a distinctive arch-shaped design and has hosted numerous high-profile events, including the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

This historic sports stadium is located in Los Angeles, California, USA, and serves as the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. With a seating capacity of over 56,000 spectators, it was opened in 1962 at a cost of $55 million (approximately $450 million USD adjusted for inflation). The stadium features a unique design with a central grandstand that wraps around the field and has hosted numerous famous events, including concerts by legendary musicians like Elvis Presley.

This sports stadium is located in Pune, India, and serves as the main venue for various cricket matches and international competitions. With a seating capacity of over 40,000 spectators, it was built in 2008 at a cost of ₹2 billion (approximately $25 million USD). The stadium features an innovative design with retractable roofs on both sides of the pitch, which can be opened or closed depending on the weather conditions, and has hosted notable matches like the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final.