As per UEFA.com’s European Club Landscape (2025) report, club football in Europe reached new heights in 2024/25, with over 240 million fans attending matches. From domestic leagues to UEFA competitions, attendance records were broken across the continent.
The numbers highlight the enduring appeal of live football, even in an era dominated by streaming and digital coverage.
Manchester United Take the Lead
At the top of the attendance table is Manchester United, who attracted 2.2 million spectators across all competitions. Old Trafford maintained an impressive 97% capacity across the season.
United’s figures underline their global fan pull, keeping them ahead of rivals despite mixed results on the pitch.
Close behind were Real Madrid (2.05 million) and Inter Milan (just under 2 million). Both clubs benefited from strong domestic support and deep European runs.
Dortmund and Bayern Dominate Averages
When it comes to average matchday attendance, Borussia Dortmund again led Europe. With an average of 81,321 fans per game, the Yellow Wall ensured every game at Signal Iduna Park was a sell-out.
Bayern Munich also filled the Allianz Arena to its 75,000 capacity every match. The Bundesliga’s consistent sell-out culture shows why German clubs rank among the best supported in world football.
Serie A and Premier League Surge
Italy made a strong return to the elite, with Inter, AC Milan, and AS Roma all ranking in the top 10 by average attendance. Their figures reflect Serie A’s revival and the pulling power of historic clubs.
In England, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, and West Ham joined United in surpassing the million mark for total attendance. Arsenal in particular impressed, selling out virtually every game at the Emirates.
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A Growing Pyramid of Support
Seventeen domestic leagues recorded their highest attendance in at least a decade. UEFA Champions League matches regularly saw 50,000+ crowds, showing the depth of fan engagement across all levels.
The 2024/25 season confirmed that while broadcast deals dominate financially, the heart of the game remains inside Europe’s packed stadiums.
Top 10 Clubs by Attendance (2024/25)
Rank Club Total Attendance (All Competitions) Average Attendance Capacity Utilisation
1 Manchester United (ENG) 2,200,268 73,342 97%
2 Real Madrid (ESP) 2,053,673 73,345 85%
3 Inter Milan (ITA) 1,996,917 68,859 88%
4 FC Barcelona (ESP) 1,955,356 ~70,000+ 87%
5 Borussia Dortmund (GER) 1,919,843 81,321 100%
6 Bayern Munich (GER) 1,870,164 75,000 100%
7 AC Milan (ITA) 1,757,158 66,984 89%
8 Arsenal (ENG) 1,716,820 60,047 100%
9 Liverpool (ENG) 1,690,123 60,210 98%
10 Tottenham Hotspur (ENG) 1,610,987 59,725 97%