Average attendance of the Big Five European soccer leagues 2013-2024, by league
In 2023/24, the Bundesliga was the highest attended league out of the Big Five, with an average match attendance of just over 39,500. This represented a slight decrease on 2022/23, with the season's newly promoted teams having relatively small stadiums. Meanwhile, the Premier League saw average crowds of around 38,557.
What is the Big Five?
The term 'Big Five' refers 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 2024, 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 2023/24. 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 2024/25, ranking above Klassiker rivals Bayern Munich.
