25 Stadiums Around the World Known for Their Legendary Crowds

21. Ellis Park Stadium – The Soul of South African Rugby

Ellis Park in Johannesburg is the beating heart of South African rugby, a place where the sport is almost a religion. This stadium’s history was immortalized during the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, when Nelson Mandela wore a Springboks jersey, uniting a nation as South Africa won its first title. The roar of 60,000 fans, chanting and singing in unison, can send chills down your spine, especially when the Springboks’ battle cry, "Shosholoza," echoes through the stands. Few stadiums can match the intensity and raw power of Ellis Park when the national team takes the field.