British soccer team Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat capacity, state-of-the-art stadium after 115 years of playing at Old Trafford. The project, which is being delivered by starchitect Norman Foster’s firm and due to open within the next five years, has an estimated price tag of $2.6 billion (£2bn) – making it one of the most expensive sports facilities in the world.

However, stadium construction is notorious for going over budget and over schedule, no matter the sport. From National Football League (NFL) monoliths in the US to Premier League palaces and Olympic showpieces, read on to discover the world's 12 most expensive stadiums, ranked by total cost. We also reveal who paid for them and whether they came in on time and on budget.

All dollar amounts in US dollars and the cost of pre-2022 projects have been adjusted for inflation.