Vietnam is building a 135,000-seat stadium in Hanoi that is expected to become the world’s largest by seating capacity when it opens in July 2027.
The project, developed by Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, is part of the proposed Hanoi International Sports City. The stadium, named VinFast-Trong Dong Stadium, is being constructed as a major venue for international sporting competitions and large-scale cultural events.
Vingroup has partnered with US-based venue management company Legends Global to manage and operate the facility. The agreement was announced in Hanoi on October 28. The companies will work together on venue operations, event management and the development of the stadium as an international destination.
The stadium’s design draws inspiration from the Dong Son bronze drum, an important symbol of Vietnamese cultural heritage. Architectural elements incorporate the Lac bird motif, which features prominently in the country’s traditional imagery.
The project is also expected to include one of the world’s largest retractable roofs. Vingroup has presented the development as part of its broader investment in sports and entertainment infrastructure.
The stadium’s planned capacity would place it ahead of existing major venues, including North Korea’s Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, whose reported capacity has been disputed.
The development comes amid Vietnam’s wider infrastructure expansion, with large-scale projects planned across transport, housing and urban development. Its eventual use will depend on attracting major international events and maintaining demand for a venue of this scale.
