(Reuters) The latest figures released by the Premier League show the average attendance in England this season has reached 34,000 compared to 25,700 in Spain and 25,200 in Italy.
"These latest figures are a great testament to the ongoing success of the FA Premier League," chief executive Richard Scudamore said.
"The atmosphere these record crowds contribute helps make the premier league the most watched domestic league competition in the world, both in the grounds and on television," he said.
Since 1992, when the Premier League was founded, the average attendance has risen by more than 60 percent, comfortably outstripping its European rivals.
Last season a record 12.5 million people attended matches, but with 375,417 supporters going through the turnstiles last weekend alone, clubs are well on course to beat last season's total.
"Our clubs are continuing to invest in their stadia, providing first-class facilities for supporters to enjoy what is proving to be one of the most gripping title races in years," Scudamore said.
"Southampton have opened a new stadium and are already reaping the benefits, while other clubs are in the process of relocating to meet the continuing demand for greater access and even better facilities for their supporters."
Soccer's English Premier League now attracts the biggest attendances in Europe after 10-years of record-breaking numbers of supporters going through its turnstiles.
