Top 20 Highest European Clubs Attendances

The list is updated annually, with the current ranking covering the 2023/24 season. This year’s ranking includes a few surprises, such as PSG narrowly missing the top 20 and Barcelona, surprisingly, not even making the top 40!

The top clubs in Europe by attendance play their matches in eight different countries across the continent. Here they are:

  1. Borussia Dortmund 81 305 (99.9% occupancy)

    Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund | A clear winner in this ranking and the only club to surpass the 80,000-fan mark. Despite weaker performances on the pitch during the 2023/24 season, Signal Iduna Park was consistently sold out. For 17 out of 18 home matches, the stands were packed to full capacity.
  2. Bayern Munich 75 000 (100% occupancy)

    Allianz Arena, Munich | The 100% ticket sales at Allianz Stadium might be taken with a grain of salt, but it doesn’t change the fact that German clubs know how to draw their fans in large numbers to matches.
  3. Manchester United 73 534 (98.2% occupancy)

    Old Trafford, Manchester | High attendance remained unaffected by the relatively average results for the “Red Devils,” the infamous “waterfall” in the stands, or the gradually crumbling “Theatre of Dreams.” Will the club opt for relocation or renovation? Time is ticking, but no decision has been made yet.
  4. Inter Milan 72 838 (96% occupancy)

    Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan | Inter dominated the domestic league last season, securing the Scudetto and drawing massive crowds to Italian stadiums. However, due to the unsatisfactory condition of the stadium and plans for potential renovations, Milan lost the bid to host the 2027 Champions League final in 2024.
  5. Real Madrid 72 061 (88.9% occupancy)

    Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid | For Kroos’ final season and a team full of stars, the result might seem underwhelming. Perhaps that’s why Florentino Pérez is pushing for the creation of the “Infinite Bernabéu,” allowing fans to experience the stadium virtually as well as in person.
  6. AC Milan 72 000 (94.8% occupancy)

    Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan | Déjà vu? San Siro makes its second appearance in this ranking. Despite the slight difference between the two clubs, the numbers give Inter the edge. According to some reports, Milan’s teams are slowly preparing to bid farewell to their legendary stadium, with a new one potentially being built just a few meters away.
  7. AS Roma 62 925 (85.9% occupancy)

    Stadio Olimpico, Rome | The second-largest stadium in Italy and the third-highest attendance on the Apennine Peninsula. By Serie A standards, this is an excellent result, especially given Roma’s sixth-place finish in the league. It’s also the last Italian club in the ranking. Is that surprising?
  8. West Ham United 62 440 (99.9% occupancy)

    London Stadium, London | No, it’s not a joke. West Ham holds the second-highest attendance in England and ranks eighth in Europe. Fans of “The Hammers,” despite the team not competing for European trophies, bought tickets in droves, with some matches nearly selling out entirely.
  9. FC Schalke 04 61 538 (98.8% occupancy)

    Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen | Despite playing in the second tier of the Bundesliga, Schalke demonstrates that fan loyalty is its foundation. The team continues to draw massive crowds, even as the “Knappen” endure another disappointing season on the pitch. Will the 2024/25 season be the breakthrough they need?
  10. Tottenham Hotspur 61 459 (97.8% occupancy)

    Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London | The Spurs, at England’s most modern stadium, offer a wide range of experiences. The venue generates revenue through stadium tours, the famous Skywalk, a karting track, rugby matches, American football, boxing events, and concerts. The only thing missing? A well-stocked trophy cabinet.
  11. Olympique Marseille 61 209 (90.8% occupancy)

    Orange Vélodrome, Marseille | The fans from Marseille have once again proven they are the best in Ligue 1. Their spectacular choreographies add a unique vibrancy to every match at the Velodrome. Unfortunately, the club’s image is tarnished by hooligans, whose aggressive actions—such as pelting the OL team bus with stones—detract from this otherwise passionate support.
  12. Arsenal 60 236 (99.2% occupancy)

    Emirates Stadium, London | In 2024, the “Gunners” played their 500th match at Emirates Stadium. The club boasts an impressive 67% win rate, with 336 victories. Arsenal finished the 2023/24 Premier League season in second place, chasing the unstoppable Manchester City.
  13. Atlético Madrid 59 121 (83.9% occupancy)

    Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid | Atlético can always count on their fans. Season after season, their attendance figures continue to rise. Los Colchoneros boast a modern stadium that has hosted a Champions League final, and their fan base in the capital is, according to some, even larger than that of Los Blancos.
  14. Celtic Glasgow 58 759 (96.6% occupancy)

    Celtic Park, Glasgow | Celtic dominates both on Scottish pitches and in the stands. The tradition of The Bhoys remains strong, and matches in the green-and-white half of Glasgow are true football celebrations. Although no game reached full capacity, Celtic’s attendance outshone that of their eternal rivals from across the city.
  15. Eintracht Frankfurt 56 959 (98.2% occupancy)

    Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt am Main | Eintracht continues its thrilling journey through European competitions, finishing 6th at the end of the 2023/24 season. Their fantastic performances go hand in hand with even better attendance figures. Deutsche Bank Park is nearly always filled to capacity.
  16. Benfica Lisbon 56 248 (85.8% occupancy)

    Estadio da Luz, Lisbon | Portugal's capital city is alive with football and Benfica is the best proof of that, despite the fact that in season 23/24 the league was dominated by the rival from behind with Amorim and Gyokeres leading the way. Although Benfica did not get the results they dreamed of, the Estádio da Luz was at its most vibrant.

  17. Hamburger SV 55 960 (98.2% occupancy)

    Volksparkstadion, Hamburg | HSV has become accustomed to finishing 3rd or 4th in the league and playing in the second tier of the Bundesliga. It’s their sixth consecutive season without promotion, yet the fans of HSV remain steadfast in their belief. Hamburg still outshines many top-flight clubs in terms of attendance.
  18. Liverpool FC 55 809 (91.9% occupancy)

    Anfield, Liverpool | Liverpool fought to return to the top, but the best Jürgen Klopp’s team could achieve was 3rd place in the league and winning the EFL Cup. The Reds boast one of the most loyal fanbases in Europe, and attendance figures are only expected to rise after the redevelopment of the main stand.
  19. VfB Stuttgart 55 121 (91.2% occupancy)

    MHPArena, Stuttgart | Stuttgart found themselves fighting again in the 2023/24 season, but this time not for survival—this time, it was for a Champions League spot! Meanwhile, support from the stands remained unwavering. Fans at MHPArena continue to show that, through thick and thin, they stand by their team.
  20. Ajax Amsterdam 53 744 (96.2% occupancy)

    Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam | Despite a turbulent season and poor results, Ajax still drew large crowds. They’ve started the new season on a better note, but they remain far from their peak form of the 2018/19 season. How much longer will fans at Johan Cruijff ArenA have to wait for another resurgence?

How we created the list…

  1. Only league game attendances were included, no domestic or European tournaments;
  2. Presented data is compiled primarily thanks to annual reports of each domestic league. If such data is unavailable, we’re benefitting from the great work delivered by Worldfootball.net, who compile matchday reports into annual summaries;
  3. In principle, the list should present the number of tickets sold and used, but we cannot verify especially the second criterion, which means in some cases it only represents the number os sold tickets.