The 7 Stupidest Stadiums Ever Built

Summary by Krater

A presenter counts down the seven stupidest football stadiums ever built, examining poorly planned, costly, and ultimately impractical venues around the world.

From the video

Answers: What are the seven stupidest football stadiums ever built?

• Stadio San Nicola
• Estadio de La Cartuja
• Estadio Municipal de Aveiro
• Olympic Stadium Montreal
• Pontiac Silverdome
• Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha
• Darlington Arena

What it concludes

• Stadio San Nicola in Bari was built for the 1990 World Cup at great expense and sits largely empty.
• Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville hosts major events despite poor sightlines and lacks a permanent tenant.
• Estadio Municipal de Aveiro in Aveiro was built for Euro 2004 and has faced financial and attendance struggles.
• The Olympic Stadium in Montreal exceeded its budget significantly and faced decades of financial and structural issues.
• The Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit hosted major events before closing and eventually being demolished.
• Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha in Brasilia is rarely used and costs millions to maintain annually.