In 2022/23, the Bundesliga was the best-attended league out of the Big Five, with an average attendance of just under 43,000. The top division for soccer in Germany saw attendances increase significantly following the lifting of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, with crowds around 92 percent larger than the previous year. Meanwhile, the English Premier League saw average crowds of just over 40,000.
Who are the Big Five?
The Big Five soccer leagues in Europe refer to the highest divisions of professional soccer in England, Germany, Spain, France, and Italy. Looking at the market size of professional soccer leagues in Europe reveals the dominance of the Big Five over other leagues in the continent. In 2023, the Premier League had the highest brand value of the Big Five leagues - from a financial perspective, England’s top division is certainly the biggest of the Big Five.
Which team has the highest attendance in the Bundesliga?
Borussia Dortmund enjoyed the highest average attendance in the Bundesliga throughout 2022/23. During that season, the Black and Yellows welcomed just over 81,000 fans to the Signal Iduna Park for home games. Borussia Dortmund’s ground, Signal Iduna Park, was also the stadium with the largest capacity in the Bundesliga in 2022/23, ranking just above Klassiker rivals Bayern Munich.
Average attendance of the Big Five soccer leagues in Europe from 2013/14 to 2022/23, by league
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Premier League
La Liga
Serie A
Ligue 1
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