The following is a list of sports stadiums on Ireland. This includes stadiums in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. They are ordered by their capacity. The capacity figures are permanent total capacity as authorised by the controlling body, including seating and any standing areas, and excluding any temporary seating. The minimum required capacity is 1,000.
Most stadiums are used for Gaelic games, association football, or rugby union.
Top 10 stadiums by capacity
editThe maps pictured below, exclude stadiums currently under construction or awaiting redevelopment.
Stadiums
editIn italics are those currently under redevelopment/construction/planning. This list is not complete. Up to date as of 13 April 2023.
See also
edit- List of athletics tracks in Ireland
- List of Gaelic Athletic Association stadiums
- List of association football stadiums in the Republic of Ireland
- Sport in Ireland
- List of stadiums by capacity
- List of British stadiums by capacity
- List of stadiums in England
- List of stadiums in Wales by capacity
- List of European stadiums by capacity
- Lists of stadiums
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