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Which stadiums have accommodated more than 100,000 people?

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Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor — Stadium Aerial view of Michigan Stadium, home to the gridiron football team of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Several stadiums worldwide have been designed or utilized to accommodate more than 100,000 spectators. While official seating capacities may vary, the following venues are noted for their ability to hold such large crowds:

Rungrado 1st of May Stadium: Located in P’yŏngyang, North Korea.12
Narendra Modi Stadium: Located in Ahmedabad, India.2
Michigan Stadium: Known as "The Big House" in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S., which has recorded attendance figures exceeding 115,000.12
Melbourne Cricket Ground: Located in Melbourne, Australia.1
Aztec Stadium: Located in Mexico City, Mexico.1
Salt Lake Stadium: Located in Kolkata, India.1
Strahov Stadium: Located in Prague, Czech Republic, which was completed in 1934 and featured a capacity of more than 240,000.1

It is important to distinguish between "accommodated" capacity, which reflects the total number of people a venue can hold, and official "seating" capacity, which is often lower.1