Below is a list of the 12 scariest stadiums in world football both for away teams and away fans. The main factors determining the scariest stadiums in world football was the loudness of fans, violence of fans, flare usage and general violent and scary atmosphere of the stadium. These were picked by me based on Champions League and Europa League games that I have managed to catch and a few youtube videos. If you have a problem and think there needs to be additions please let me know.
12. Lokomotiv Stadium : Spartak Moscow
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 12
Capacity: 28,800
Features: Designed solely for football matches and thus has no running tracks. The south stand is reserved for ultras.
11. Westfalenstadion : Borrusia Dortmund
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 11
The largest stadium in Germany and considered by many as the loudest. When watching the games from home, I have a hard time hearing the commentators it’s so loud. It seems like the whole crowd is singing the same song at the same time. Truly incredible! However it is not further up in the rankings of the scariest stadiums in world football as it does not have the fear factor, and I’m not condoning violence at all but it is definitely a factor, the fans are loud and proud.
Capacity: 80,552
Features: Südtribüne, the largest standing area in European football.
10. Ali Sami Yen Stadium : Galatasaray
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 10
Capacity: 23,477
Features: Nicknamed ‘Hell’
9. BJK İnönü Stadium : Besiktas J.K.
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 9
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz1QFuuvyqI
Capacity: 32,145
Features: Classified as a historic monument in Turkey, to be increased to 41,903 capacity. Hosted the following bands in 2010: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Manowar and Alice in Chains.
8. Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium : Panathinaikos
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 8
Capacity: 29.665
Features: The Famous Gate 13 Seating Area. Fans sit close to the action.
7. Stadion Miejski (Krakow) : Wisla Krakow
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 7
Capacity: 33,268
6. Stadion Poljud : Hajduk Split
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 6
Capacity: 35,000
Features: unfortunately it has a running track which affects the overall scare factor.
5. Partizan Stadium :Partizan Balgrade
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 5
Capacity: 32,710
Features: Nicknamed the ‘Temple of Football’, has been host to AC/DC and Metallica concerts.
4. Stadion Miejski (Moscow): Lech Poznan and Warta Poznan
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 4
Capacity: 43,269
Features: The steep stands definitely promote the atmosphere but it affects grass growth.
3. Bursa Atatürk Stadium : Bursaspor
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 3
Capacity: 25,213
2. Red Star Stadium : Red Star Belgrade
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 2
Capacity: 55,538
Features: At one point in time it could seat: 110,000 and was nicknamed ‘Marikana’ after the famous brazilian stadium.
1. Polish Army Stadium : Legia Warsaw
Scariest Stadiums in World Football – number 1
Capacity: 31,103
More Links:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193925-10-most-intimidating-football-stadiums-in-europe