Collocations for spectator - noun

mere, passive, silent
interested
impartial
paying
virtual (esp. BrE)
He was rendered a virtual spectator for large parts of the game.

football, sports, etc.

crowd

attract, draw
This year's festival attracted 87 000 spectators.

seat
The stadium will seat 60 000 spectators.

gather, turn up (BrE)
line sth
Spectators lined the route of the president's walkabout.

cheer (sb/sth)

event, sport