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Euro 2016 Stadia


stadedefrance

STADE DE FRANCE

St Denis

Capacity : 80,000


France’s largest stadium is where the French national team plays most important home matches.

Built for the 1998 World Cup, construction began in 1995 and Stade de France was opened when France entertained Spain on 28 January 1998. That summer it hosted 9 world cup matches including the opening game (Brazil 2 Scotland 1), a semi-final (France 2 Croatia 1) and the rather disappointing final (France 3 Brazil 0). Since then it has hosted Champions League finals in 2000 (Real Madrid 3 Valencia 0) and 2006 (Barcelona 2 Arsenal 1).

In November 2015, three suicide bombers tried to enter Stade de France during a friendly match with Germany. They were prevented from getting inside so blew themselves up outside killing one bystander.


This summer Stade de France will host 7 matches :

  • 10 June 21:00
    • France vs Romania – Group A
  • 13 June 18:00
    • Republic of Ireland vs Sweden – Group E
  • 16 June 21:00
    • Germany vs Poland – Group C
  • 22 June 18:00
    • Iceland vs Austria – Group F
  • 27 June 18:00
    • Round of 16 – Winner Group E vs Runner-Up Group D
  • 3 July 21:00
    • Quarter Final – Winner Match 43 vs Winner Match 44
  • 10 July 21:00
    • Final

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Saint-Denis

Stade de France

Capacity 80,000


parcdesprinces

PARC DES PRINCES

Paris

Capacity : 45,000


Parc des Princes was built in the early 70s to provide a modern venue for major rugby and football matches in the French capital. It was opened on 4 June 1972 by hosting the French Cup Final (Marseilles 2 Bastia 1). The following year, newly formed Paris St Germain moved in.

From then on Parc des Princes regularly hosted internationals and cup finals including:

  1. 1975 - European Cup
    • Bayern 2 Leeds 0
  2. 1978 - Cup Winners’ Cup
    • Anderlecht 4 Austria Wien 0
  3. 1981 - European Cup
    • Liverpool 1 Real Madrid 0
  4. 1995 - Cup Winners’ Cup
    • Zaragoza 2 Arsenal 1
  5. 1998 - UEFA Cup final
    • Inter Milan 3 Lazio 0.

In 1984, Parc des Princes hosted 3 Euro matches including the final (France 2 Spain 0) and in 1998 it was the scene of 6 World Cup games including the 3rd place play-off (Croatia 2 Holland 1).

Since 1998, and the opening of Stade de France, just one international has been played here. PSG’s owners have ambitious plans to expand the stadium but, with Parc des Princes selected to stage the following five matches this summer, these have been put on hold. Some refurbishment has gone ahead but it is anticipated that PSG will revisit their plans following the tournament.


  • 12 June 15:00
    • Turkey vs Croatia – Group D
  • 15 June 18:00
    • Romania vs Switzerland – Group A
  • 18 June 21:00
    • Portugal vs Austria – Group F
  • 21 June 18:00
    • Northern Ireland vs Germany – Group C
  • 25 June 18:00
    • Round of 16 – Winner group B vs 3rd from A, C or D

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Paris

Parc des Princes

Capacity 45,000


Lille

STADE PIERRE MAUROY

Lille

Capacity : 50,100


In 2004, Lille OSC left their old stadium, the Stade Grimonprez-Jooris. When they moved to Stade Lille-Métropole, the plan was to redevelop their old ground but these fell through and Lille chose instead to build a brand new stadium adjacent to their new ground.

Work began (on the “Grand Stade Lille Métropole”) in 2010. At a cost of €300 million, it opened in August 2012 with a league game (Lille 1 Nancy 1). In 2013, following the death of Pierre Mauroy, a former mayor of Lille and prime minister of France, the new stadium was renamed in his memory. It is a multifunctional arena with a retractable roof that can be used for other sports and as a music venue.


The ground has been chosen to host 6 matches at Euro 2016:

  • 12 June 21:00
    • Germany vs Ukraine – Group C
  • 15 June 15:00
    • Russia vs Slovakia – Group B
  • 19 June 21:00
    • Switzerland vs France – Group A
  • 22 June 21:00
    • Italy vs Republic of Ireland – Group E
  • 26 June 18:00
    • Round of 16 – Winner group C vs 3rd from A, B or F
  • 1 July 21:00
    • Quarter Final – Winner 39 vs Winner 40

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Lille

Stade Pierre-Mauroy

Capacity 50,100


Lens

STADE BOLLAERT-DELELIS

Lens

Capacity : 35,000


Opened in 1934 as Stade Félix-Bollaert, the old oval stadium initially consisted of one covered grandstand and 3 terraces accommodating some 12,000 spectators. It remained much the same until the 70s when a new main stand was added and the ends were squared off.

The stadium was further enlarged for the 1984 Euros with new stands and second tiers raising capacity from 39,000 to 51,000 - making it the largest stadium in France. It hosted 2 Group matches at Euro 84 then set its record attendance of 48,912 in 1992 for a league match (Lens v Marseille).

Lens was selected to host matches at the 1998 World Cup. Redevelopment saw reconstruction of three stands before putting on 5 Group matches and a last-16 tie (France 1 Paraguay 0). The inclusion of corporate facilities reduced capacity to around 40,000 in 2004. In 2012 the stadium was renamed Stade Bollaert-Delelis (after a former mayor of Lens who died that year).

Lens nearly missed out on hosting Euro 2016 matches due to funding issues. Eventually money was found to upgrade the stadium but work then took place during the 2014-15 season, forcing Lens to ground-share with Amiens.


Four games will be played here :

  • 11 June 15:00
    • Albania vs Switzerland – Group A
  • 16 June 15:00
    • England vs Wales – Group B
  • 21 June 21:00
    • Czech Republic vs Turkey – Group D
  • 25 June 21:00
    • Winner Group D vs 3rd from B, E or F – Last 16.

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Lens

Stade Bollaert-Delelis

Capacity 35,000


StEtienne

STADE GEOFFROY GUICHARD

Saint Etienne

Capacity : 41,965


Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is built on a plot of land donated by Geoffroy Guichard who was the founder of the club AS Stephanoise. It opened in 1931 with a proper trouncing (Stephanoise 1 Cannes 9). Stephanoise later became Saint Etienne and went on to better things.

The original ground had a single stand and running track circling the pitch. Major improvements took place in 1956 when the track was removed and stands were erected on all 4 sides of the pitch. By 1968, the city of Saint-Etienne owned the ground and added a brand new stand raising capacity to almost 40,000. Further expansion prior to Euro 1984 resulted in a record capacity of 48,270.

Capacity reduced when the stadium became “all-seater” in the run up to the 1998 World Cup. It then hosted 5 Group matches and the famous round of 16 tie between Argentina and England which saw Beckham sent off, the teams draw 2-2 - and England lose 4-3 on penalties!

A new ground for Saint Etienne has long been mooted but the necessary funds have not been found. Instead Stade Geoffroy Guichard has been redeveloped once more - with all 4 stands either renovated or replaced.


The stadium will host 4 matches this summer:

  • 14 June 21:00
    • Portugal vs Iceland – Group F
  • 17 June 18:00
    • Czech Republic vs Croatia – Group D
  • 20 June 21:00
    • Slovakia vs England – Group B
  • 25 June 15:00
    • Round of 16 – Runner up Group A vs Runner up Group C

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Saint-Etienne

Stade Geoffroy-Guichard

Capacity 41,965


Lyon

Parc Olympique Lyonnais

Lyon

Capacity : 59,186


In 2008 Olympique Lyonnais announced plans to create a new 60,000-seat stadium on 50 hectares of land located in the Décines-Charpieu suburb of Lyon. The site also includes other sporting facilities, two hotels, a leisure centre and commercial and office buildings.

The plans were backed by both national and local government and €180 million of public money was found to get things moving. However the project was delayed by a series of protests, so landscaping of the site did not begin till 2012 with construction of the stadium commencing the following year. OL had always planned to move from Stade Gerland during the 2015/16 football season and the first league match was played there on 9th January this year (Lyon 4 Troyes 1).

The stadium is known as Grand Stade de Lyon (or Stade des Lumières) and was designed by Populous who produced Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. The total cost of the project probably exceeds €450 million.


Grand Stade de Lyon will host four group matches, a round of 16 game and the first semi-final:

  • 13 June 21:00
    • Belgium vs Italy – Group E
  • 16 June 18:00
    • Ukraine vs Northern Ireland – Group C
  • 19 June 21:00
    • Romania vs Albania – Group A
  • 22 June 21:00
    • Hungary vs Portugal – Group F
  • 26 June 15:00
    • Round of 16 – Winner group A vs 3rd Group C, D or E
  • 6 July 21:00
    • Semi Final – Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2

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Lyon

Stade de Lyon

Capacity 59,186


Bordeaux

STADE DE BORDEAUX

Bordeaux

Capacity : 42,000


Stade Matmut Atlantique was designed by Herzog & de Meuron (famous for the Allianz Arena) and is the brand new home of Girondins de Bordeaux. During Euro 2016 the stadium is designated as Stade de Bordeaux as no sponsor’s names are permitted - except UEFAs.

Construction took longer than planned. Local citizens strenuously objected to the high costs and to use of public money. Work began in 2013 and was completed in 2 years with naming rights going to Matmut Insurance. Stade Matmut Atlantique opened on 23 May 2015 when Bordeaux beat Montpellier 2-1. It hosted its first international last September with France beating Serbia by the same scoreline.


At the Euros this summer, 5 matches will be staged here:

  • 11 June 18:00
    • Wales vs Slovakia – Group B
  • 14 June 18:00
    • Austria vs Hungary – Group F
  • 18 June 15:00
    • Belgium vs Republic of Ireland – Group E
  • 21 June 21:00
    • Croatia vs Spain – Group D
  • 2 July 21:00
    • Quarter Final
    • Winner match 41 vs Winner match 42

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Bordeaux

Stade de Bordeaux

Capacity 42,000


Toulouse

STADIUM DE TOULOUSE

Toulouse

Capacity : 33,000


Built in 1937 and used during the 1938 World Cup, Stadium de Toulouse was substantially redeveloped in 1949. It remained much the same for nigh on half a century until a major redevelopment in preparation for the 1998 World Cup. It hosted 4 Group matches and one Round of 16 tie (Holland 2 Yugoslavia 1).

When Stadium de Toulouse was selected as one of the playing venues for Euro 2016 a further extensive redevelopment was planned. The necessary funds could not be found so the ground has had just a face-lift to brighten it up.


It plays host to 4 matches this summer:

  • 13 June 15:00
    • Spain vs Czech Republic – Group D
  • 17 June 15:00
    • Italy vs Sweden – Group E
  • 20 June 21:00
    • Russia vs Wales – Group B
  • 26 June 21:00
    • Round of 16 – Winner Group F vs Runner up Group E.

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Toulouse

Stadium de Toulouse

Capacity 33,000


Nice

GRAND STADE DE NICE

Nice

Capacity : 35,000


The Allianz Riviera (temporarily called Grand Stade de Nice) is the new stadium of OGC Nice replacing the run-down Stade du Ray. Plans for the new ground only gathered momentum after France was awarded the Euro 2016 tournament.

The stadium was designed by Wilmotte & Associés and construction began in 2011. It cost some €245 million and was funded part publicly and part privately. Nice sold naming rights to Allianz insurance, hence the Allianz Riviera. The stadium opened on 22 September 2013 with a league match (Nice 4 Valenciennes 0).


During Euro 2016, Nice will host three group matches and one from the round of 16:

  • 12 June 18:00
    • Poland vs Northern Ireland – Group C
  • 17 June 21:00
    • Spain vs Turkey – Group D
  • 22 June 21:00
    • Sweden vs Belgium – Group E
  • 27 June 21:00
    • Runner up Group B vs Runner up Group F

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Nice

Stade de Nice

Capacity 35,000


Marseille

STADE VELODROME

Marseilles

Capacity : 67,000


Built in the 30s for the 1938 World Cup, the Velodrome became the home of Olympique Marseille. It opened 13 June 1937 with a friendly (Marseille v Torino). The following year it hosted two World Cup games including a semi-final (Italy 2 Brazil 1).

Initially the pitch was circled by both cycling and running tracks. It was bowl-shaped and both long sides were covered. Over the years the tracks were replaced as the stands were enlarged. The first major refurbishment came just prior to the 1984 Euros when the Veldrome again hosted two games, including a semi-final (France 3 Portugal 2).

The stadium was virtually rebuilt for the 1998 World Cup. Capacity rose to 60,000 seats but was criticised for lack of cover. Stade Velodrome hosted seven matches, the last being another semi-final (where Brazil beat Holland on penalties following a 1-1 draw).

Preparations for Euro 2016 have seen the rebuilding of both main stands and the addition of a roof covering the whole stadium. Capacity has risen with a further 7,000 seats added and work was finished in the summer of 2014.


This summer Marseilles will host six matches :

  • 10th June 21:00
    • England vs Russia – Group B
  • 15 June 21:00
    • France vs Albania – Group A
  • 18 June 18:00
    • Iceland vs Hungary – Group F
  • 21 June 18:00
    • Ukraine vs Poland – Group C
  • 30 June 21:00
    • Quarter Final – Winner match 37 vs Winner match 38
  • 7 July 21:00
    • Semi Final - Winner QF 3 vs Winner QF 4

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Marseille

Stade Velodrome

Capacity 67,000


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