Gaelic Football Ground Guide: Matchday Experience & Global Venues

Top 7 biggest Gaelic football stadiums in the world by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	County team	Opened	Notable features
Croke Park	82,300	Dublin	Dublin	1884	Largest amateur stadium in Europe
Semple Stadium	45,690	Thurles, Tipperary	Tipperary	1934	Second-largest GAA stadium
Páirc Uí Chaoimh	45,000	Cork	Cork	1976	Renovated in 2017
Fitzgerald Stadium	43,180	Killarney, Kerry	Kerry	1936	Named after Dick Fitzgerald
Pearse Stadium	34,000	Galway	Galway	1957	Located near Salthill Promenade
MacHale Park	31,000	Castlebar, Mayo	Mayo	1931	Formerly known as Elverys MacHale Park
St. Tiernach's Park	30,000	Clones, Monaghan	Monaghan	1944	Hosts Ulster GAA finals

Gaelic football is one of the four sports of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), along with hurling, camogie, and handball.
Many of these stadiums also host hurling matches and other GAA events.
Croke Park, the largest stadium, is the headquarters of the GAA and hosts the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship finals.
Most Gaelic football stadiums are open-air with grass playing surfaces.
The capacity of these stadiums can vary depending on whether they’re configured for all-seated or partially standing events.