Seating capacity Seating capacity Seating capacity is the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, in terms of both the physical space available, and limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats hundreds of thousands of people. The largest sporting venue in the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, has a permanent seating capacity for more than 235,000 people and infield seating that raises capacity to an approximate 400,000. Safety is a primary concern in determining the seating capacity of a
Delaware Stadium Stadium has the 2nd highest seating capacity in the CAA. Delaware Stadium is also the venue for the annual commencement ceremonies for graduating seniors and graduate students in May. On June 6, 2010, plans for stadium renovations were unveiled by University President Patrick Harker. The new plans unveiled include adding luxury suites to the stadium, an additional 8,200 seats overall (which would have increased seating to over 30,000 seats), a performance center, a club lounge, and new facilities for TV and radio. However, these plans never materialized. Delaware Stadium Delaware Stadium is a 22,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Newark, Delaware, and