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MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA ranks 23rd worldwide!

Düsseldorf is establishing itself as an international hub for live entertainment

The MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA is one of the most successful venues in the world. In the latest Pollstar Global Ranking 2025, it ranks 23rd out of 200 worldwide in terms of ticket sales, placing it among the top 25 stadiums in an international comparison for the first time.  

With 395,657 tickets sold and a turnover of 44.9 million USD, the arena has made exceptional progress. Compared with the same period last year (Q4 2024, 83rd place), this represents a jump of 60 places – one of the most significant improvements in the global ranking.  

 

Über den Köpfen der Menge sieht man die Hauptbühne des World Club Dome. In der Mitte des Bildes leuchtet das Winterlogo des World Club Dome, umgeben von Saalfeuerwerk und Lichtkegeln.
An der Decke der MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA hängen mehrere Übertragungsbildschirme mit dem Logo vom Eurovision Song-Contest. Die gefüllte Halle ist lila beleuchtet. Auf der linken Seite ragt die Bühne in den Innenraum hinein.

International comparison:

In a global context, the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA ranks right among the world’s major stadiums, coming in just behind such global metropolises as Mexico City, São Paulo, Las Vegas, London, Toronto and Osaka. At the same time, it ranks well ahead of the next German stadium, the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg (33rd place).  

Particularly noteworthy is how close it is to the next higher position: just 3,842 tickets separate Düsseldorf from 22nd place. At the same time, the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA’s revenue exceeds that of the stadium immediately above it by over 16 million USD.  

Within Germany, it is surpassed in the current ranking only by the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt (13th place), making it the country’s second-strongest stadium in a global comparison.  

Development:

A look at the trends highlights the momentum of the past twelve months:  

Q4 2024: 83rd place | 145,402 tickets | 19.5 million USD

Q4 2025: 23rd place | 395,657 tickets | 44.9 million USD

This ranking not only reflects a strong year for events, but also Düsseldorf’s growing international reputation as a venue for high-profile live events.


Other D.LIVE venues also strongly positioned internationally

In addition to the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA, D.LIVE’s other venues are also featured in the 2025 Pollstar Global Ranking: 

PSD BANK DOME

  • Ranked 111th out of 200 worldwide by ticket sales (201,615 tickets)
  • Ranked 109th out of 200 worldwide by revenue (16.1 million USD)

  Compared with Q4 2024, this represents an improvement of 25 places in terms of ticket sales and 34 places in terms of revenue.

Mitsubishi Electric HALLE

  • Ranked 30th out of 200 worldwide by turnover (USD 20.3 million)

In addition, the venue ranks 15th out of 200 worldwide by ticket sales, making it Germany’s number one in this category and second in Europe – with only London ahead of it.

A strong signal for Düsseldorf

The results of the Pollstar Global Rankings for Q4 2025 confirm Düsseldorf’s international standing as a live entertainment destination. They reflect a strong programme, reliable partnerships and an experienced team that works behind the scenes to ensure quality, continuity and further development.  

With three internationally ranked venues, D.LIVE is establishing a strong, long-term position in the global market.