LARGEST STADIUMS IN THE WORLD

Located in Austin , Texas , the Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium is the second largest stadium within the region and the ninth largest worldwide . Originally established in the 1920s , the stadium is now home to Texas Longhorns football team .

The stadium has undergone several developments to cater for the increased numbers who visit the games . In the 1920s , the stadium held approximately 28,000 spectators ; however , the stadium can now seat over 100,000 guests , with the last renovation works completing in 2009 at a total cost of $ 27 million . A further $ 62 million will be invested into the stadium to ensure spectators receive a world-class experience at each game The Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is appropriately named after the Texans who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars , alongside coach Darrell K Royal who helped lead Texas into three championship games .

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