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
The Hive Stadium a rear extension on the west stand is still expected to be built in the near future. On 6 November 2017 planning applications were submitted for the next phase of stadium development which will bring capacity up to 8500. Also an application for the development of additional onsite sporting facilities including full size covered pitch for the academy and a sports hall behind the North stand providing 7 badminton courts and a basketball court with spectator seating . On 25 March 2015, the Hive hosted its first international fixture as England U20 drew 1-1 with Mexico U20. The Hive hosted