Penn State Stadium renovations could surpass Michigan Stadium capacity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Michigan Stadium, currently the largest stadium in the United States, may soon lose its title to Penn State's Beaver Stadium. A $700 million renovation project is underway, which could increase Beaver Stadium's capacity to over 108,000 by the upcoming season. Michigan Stadium has held the official capacity record of 107,601 since 2015. The renovations at Penn State are expected to be completed in time for the USC game on October 10, although final capacity figures have yet to be officially announced. If successful, this change will be significant for both fan pride and recruitment strategies for the programs.
- •Beaver Stadium's renovations may increase capacity to over 108,000.
- •Michigan Stadium has held the record since 1998.
- •Michigan Stadium's official capacity was reduced in 2015 due to adjustments.
- •The renovations should be completed for the USC game on October 10.
- •Penn State's current single-game attendance record is 111,030.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan Stadium could lose its title as the largest stadium in the United States
"Could Michigan Stadium lose its title as the largest stadium in the United States? It appears a Big Ten rival may soon take that title away from the Wolverines:
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