Attendance Records
Major League Soccer has seen significant growth in attendance over the years, particularly with the opening of soccer-specific stadiums and the arrival of high-profile players.
Highest Single-Game Attendances (Regular Season / Playoffs)
Note: Figures can vary by source (ticketed vs. actual). The numbers below are commonly reported.
| Rank | Attendance | Match | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~73,000+ | Atlanta United matches | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Various |
| — | 42,000+ | Atlanta United vs various | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Multiple |
Atlanta United regularly posts the highest average and single-game attendances in the league thanks to the large capacity of Mercedes-Benz Stadium configured for soccer.
Orlando City SC High Attendance Games
Orlando City’s Inter&Co Stadium has a capacity of approximately 25,500. Games with attendance above 24,000 or 23,500 are typically near-sellouts or special matches (rivalries, playoffs).
Notable high-attendance home games (2024–2026):
- Multiple 25,046 sellouts (vs Inter Miami, Atlanta United, playoffs)
- 24,453 (2026 season openers)
See also the related analysis of Orlando City performance in high-attendance games.
Notes
Attendance reporting in MLS is typically tickets distributed rather than turnstile counts in many cases. Always cross-reference official MLS or club sources for the most accurate figures.