Marvel Stadium ranked in top five venues in the world for gross sales

Marvel Stadium has ranked as the fifth best sport and entertainment venues in the world for the first time — toppling the mighty MCG. See what made the list.

Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has been ranked in the top five sport and entertainment venues in the world for the first time.

The Herald Sun can reveal the AFL-owned ground has been ranked Australia’s top stadium in a global study, outpointing the MCG, Adelaide Oval, SCG, Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane and Optus Stadium in Perth.

The Docklands venue ranked in the top 10 in the 2025 Pollstar Mid-Year Top 50 Worldwide Stadium rankings for both tickets and gross sales.

Marvel Stadium was ranked the highest Australian venue in Pollstar’s top 50 list, joining the likes of Mexico’s Estadio GNP Seguros, California’s SoFi Stadium and Japan’s Tokyo Dome as international venues in the top 10.

Measured between November 14, 2024 and May 14, 2025, Pollstar ranked Marvel Stadium as fifth in the world for highest-grossing stadiums and seventh for highest stadium ticket sales.

During that period, more than 111,200 fans packed Marvel Stadium to see US country artist Luke Combs, 54,600 flocked to see punk pop rockers Green Day, and 108,100 rocked out to Pearl Jam.

Coldplay performed at Marvel Stadium last year. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

The data crunch also took in patronage for AFL matches featuring the likes of Essendon, Western Bulldogs and St Kilda.

Marvel Stadium general manager Scott Fitzgerald said the ranking reinforced the venue’s place on the international touring map.
“To be named among the best stadiums on the global stage is a true testament to the investment and innovation that has gone into evolving Marvel Stadium into a world-class, 365-day multipurpose venue that is delivering unforgettable experiences for fans, artists, and athletes alike,” he said.

The data crunch also took in patronage for AFL matches played at Marvel. Picture: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images.

The milestone marks the first time Marvel Stadium has been recognised in the top five venues for grossing stadiums, following its eighth position in the same list in 2023.

Mr Fitzgerald said: “Melbourne is a city that lives and breathes sport and live entertainment, and we’re proud that Marvel Stadium is continuing to shine on an international stage and creating experiences that rival the world’s best.”

It was the highest Aussie stadium in Pollstar’s top 50, surpassing fellow Australian sites Accor Stadium, Flemington Racecourse, Brisbane Showgrounds and ENGIE Stadium.

And it is the second global ranking recognition Marvel Stadium has received in the past year after its number one top-grossing concert revenue result for October in the 2024 Billboard Boxscore rankings.

SoFi Stadium in California also made the coveted list. Picture: Katelyn Mulcahy.

Mexico City’s The GNP Seguros Stadium. Picture: OCESA

Marvel trailed only Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, SoFi Stadium in the US, Allianz Parque in Brazil and Mexico’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for gross sales.

It was the seventh top arena based on ticket sales, behind Estadio GNP Seguros, Allianz Parquel, Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez and SoFi Stadium.

While footy rules in Melbourne during winter, the venue will host some more big acts this year including Oasis, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey and Wrexham AFC’s tour Down Under.

Originally published as Marvel Stadium ranked in top five venues in the world for gross sales