Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Location: Gainesville, Florida, United States
Capacity: 88,548
Record Crowd: 90,916
Home Team(s): Florida Gators football

Located in Gainesville, Florida, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is the home of University of Florida’s football team; the Florida Gators. The stadium was built in 1930 with a capacity of 22,000 and has been expand and renovated over the years, ensuring the facilities are updated.

With a capacity of 88,548 (although regularly holding over 90,000 spectators), Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is the largest football stadium in Florida, the 12th largest stadium in the United States and the 18th largest stadium in the world.

Being the home of the Gators, the stadium is nicknamed “The Swamp” and also provides the home team with an unusual advantage. It is built in a shallow sinkhole below ground level, as a result, the stands are steep, allowing fans to be seated closer to the action while trapping the noise and creating an intimidating atmosphere for away teams.