Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is the largest stadium in the world by capacity. It is located in Pyongyang, North Korea and is used for various events including football matches and mass games.
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, also known as the May Day Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is used mostly for association football matches, athletic events, and mass games, being owned by the North Korean government.
Opened on 1 May 1989, with an Arirang Festival, it replaced the Kim Il-sung Stadium. The seating capacity of the stadium is the largest in the world, with a total capacity of 114,000. The stadium was designed by the Korean People's Army, and its construction cost remains undisclosed.
Being one of the largest stadiums in the world by capacity, Rungrado 1st of May Stadium has hosted numerous significant events. It was the main venue of the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students. The stadium is known for hosting the annual Arirang Festival, a gymnastic and artistic performance event also known as the Mass Games. The stadium has also hosted several international football matches, including World Cup qualifiers. Despite its massive size, the stadium is not a regular host of football matches, with the national team often playing at the smaller Kim Il-sung Stadium. The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is one of the iconic structures of Pyongyang and North Korea, often used in propaganda materials.
Rungrado 1st Of May Stadium (1989): Information about the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, its history, and usage https://www.dprkorea.com
Rungrado 1st Of May Stadium (The Colosseum) – until 2003: Detailed information about the stadium and its capacity http://www.stadiumdb.com
The Glory of Rungrado: A book about the glory of Rungrado 1st of May Stadium http://www.primebooks.com
DPR Korea's Pride: The Rungrado 1st Of May Stadium - A History 1: A book about the history of Rungrado 1st of May Stadium http://www.edicao_e_conteudos.com
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