Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Best 10 Most Expensive Stadiums of the World

Best 10 Most Expensive Stadiums of the World

Following is the list of most expensive stadiums of world. Stadiums are the places where spectators can enjoy watching their favorite games and support their native teams. As the below mentioned list is of the most expensive stadiums of world.
1. ANZ Stadium – Sydney, Australia: $ 624 million

This multipurpose stadium is present in Sydney Olympic Park and got world fame by hosting Final Rugby World Cup of 2003. This stadium is also named as Telstra Stadium.



2. Safeco Field – Seattle, US: $ 656 million

This splendid and unique baseball stadium is located in Seattle, Washington. It is unique because it has moveable roof. It is owned by Washington-King Country Stadium Authority. This stadium has hosted the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).


3. Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, US: $ 675 million

This stadium is used for various activities as exhibitions, tradeshows and NCAA basketball competition. Indoor and outdoor events can easily take place here as it has moveable roof that can open away in just 9 minutes.


4. Soldier Field – Chicago, US: $ 714 million

This tremendous game stadium is located in Lake Shore Drive. It shrank in its size when the Indianapolis Colts desolate RCA Dome in 2008.


5. The Emirates Stadium – London, England: $ 770 million

This huge stadium was built in 2006 at Holloway in the London. It has widest capacity as it can accommodate 60,353 people at a time and it is currently hosting Arsenal FC.


6. Rogers Centre – Toronto, Canada: $ 930 million

This stadium was named Rogers Centre after Rogers Communications purchased it in 2005. It is used for many purposes as trade show, concerts, games and etc.


7. Stade de France – Paris, France: $ 974 million

This exquisite piece of architecture is situated in France. The stadium is owned by the Consortium Stade de France.  


8. Madison square garden – New York, USA: $ 1.1 billion

This grand and huge amphitheater is located in Manchester and is multipurpose and known for its uniqueness and beauty world wide.


9. Olympic Stadium – Montreal, Canada: $ 1.4 billion

This “white elephant” like stadium is located in Hochelaga-Maisonnevenue. It is multi purpose and has no tenant. It has also faced several financial and structural problems in its past.


10. Wembley Stadium – London, England: $ 1.5 billion

This football stadium was founded in 1923 in Wembley Park Europe and is the second largest stadium of Europe. It has unique retractable roof and the whole architecture is truly majestic and marvelous.


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