These are the highest-grossing arenas in the world
It’s probably not much of a surprise, but New York City is home to the highest-earning arena in the world, according to a recent report.
On Monday, Billboard published a list of the highest-grossing arenas, based on size.
The magazine reported the 10 highest-earning arenas within two categories -- arenas with a capacity between 10,001 and 15,000 and arenas with a capacity of 15,001 and more.
For the rankings, Billboard used each arena’s 12-month earnings, calculated from total ticket sales between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019.
Arenas that made it to the lists were from the U.S., Europe and Australia, Billboard reported.
The arena that made the top of the list for the smaller arenas -- with capacities between 10,001 and 15,000 -- was in Glasgow, Scotland.
The SSE Hydro, which has a capacity of 14,300 people had a 12-month gross of $64.5 million.
The following arenas in the top five for smaller venues included, in order: Australia’s Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Uncasville, Conn.’s Mohegan Sun Arena, Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena and Hamburg, Germany’s Barclaycard Arena.
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Among the bigger arenas on the top 10 list, most were in the U.S., with two in London and two in Australia.
Arenas that ranked six through 10 included, in order: the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.
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Here are the rest of the highest-grossing arenas with a capacity above 15,001, according to Billboard.
5. Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia
Rod Laver Arena (pictured) has a concert capacity of 16,820 and made $66 million between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019, according to Billboard. (iStock)
4. Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia
The Qudos Bank Arena made $81.1 million within 12 months and has a capacity of 21,000, according to Billboard. (iStock)
3. The Forum in Inglewood, Calif.
According to Billboard, The Forum has a concert capacity of 17,800 and made $104.9 million in one year. (iStock)
2. The O2 Arena in London
The O2 Arena made $159.1 million in one year and has a concert capacity of 21,000, Billboard reported. (iStock)
1. Madison Square Garden in New York City
The highest-grossing arena in the world, according to Billboard, is Madison Square Garden in New York City, which made $173.5 million between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. The venue has a concert capacity of 20,697. (iStock)
