Elite Clubs Draw Big Crowds as Group Stage Leaves Over a Million Seats Empty
Average attendance of about 34,770 per match highlighted capacity challenges in NFL stadiums ahead of the knockout phase.
Overview
- The group stage attracted 1.67 million spectators from a combined capacity of 2.95 million across 48 matches, averaging 34,770 fans per game.
- Oversized NFL venues boosted marquee match turnouts but resulted in over one million unfilled seats during lower-profile fixtures.
- Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Rose Bowl set the peak attendance with 80,619 fans, while Mamelodi Sundowns’ game against Ulsan HD drew just 3,412.
- Real Madrid topped club-specific crowds with an average of 65,825 supporters across three matches, followed by PSG, Atletico Madrid, Inter Miami and Palmeiras.
- The tournament now advances to a round of 16 featuring nine European sides, four Brazilian clubs and one team each from MLS, Mexico and Saudi Arabia.