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.

RankAttendanceMatchVenueYear
1~73,000+Atlanta United matchesMercedes-Benz StadiumVarious
42,000+Atlanta United vs variousMercedes-Benz StadiumMultiple

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.