Stade de France

France Saint-Denis France

Address
ZAC du Cornillon Nord, 93200 Saint-Denis, France
Inauguration
28 January 1998
Capacity
81,338 spectators
Pitch type
Hybrid grass

About the stadium

Opened in January 1998 for the football World Cup, the Stade de France is the country's biggest venue, holding more than 80,000 spectators in its football and rugby setup. The stadium, located in Saint-Denis, will forever be tied to France's historic 3-0 win over Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final.

It has hosted major events ever since: three Champions League finals, two Rugby World Cups (2007 and 2023), Euro 2016, and the 2024 Olympic Games. That record makes it one of the few stadiums in the world to have staged football and rugby World Cup finals as well as Olympic events.

The ground was designed to be multipurpose. Its elliptical roof weighs 13,000 tonnes and hangs 42 metres above the ground, while retractable lower stands can either cover or reveal the athletics track. Thanks to this flexibility, the venue can be set up for as many as 96,000 spectators in concert mode. The GrassMaster hybrid pitch provides a hard-wearing surface that can take match after match and show after show.

With no resident club, the stadium is the home of Les Bleus in both football and rugby. Every year it hosts the Coupe de France final, France's biggest matches in the Six Nations, and plenty of major international fixtures. Its stands have also welcomed some of the world's biggest music stars, from U2 to Beyoncé, Coldplay and Madonna.

When no event is on, the Stade de France opens for tours that go behind the scenes: the dressing rooms, the warm-up area, the players' tunnel, the hospitality boxes and pitchside, plus a museum space with construction archives, scale models and items from the big competitions. Around a million visitors a year get this look behind the curtain of an exceptional venue.

Served by several RER and métro lines, the Stade de France is among the best-connected sites in Île-de-France. A national sporting landmark, an architectural feat and a popular gathering place, the Saint-Denis arena has become one of Europe's most recognisable grounds in under thirty years.

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Closed · Opens at 08:00

Stade de France

  • Monday 08:00 – 16:00
  • Tuesday 08:00 – 16:00
  • Wednesday 08:00 – 16:00
  • Thursday 08:00 – 16:00
  • Friday 08:00 – 16:00
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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4.5

Visitor reviews

50 295 reviews
Vladyslav Fomin
July 11, 2026

Amazing place to have a concert, everything is organized on the highest level!

Vered Aizenshtat
June 21, 2026

Was there yesterday at Bruno Mars concert. Arrived by RER less then 1h prior to his performance. Staff was effective, friendly, lots of places to get food/ drinks even at the stadium inside. Back by RER too. We did not had to wait much at all. Super organised that made the entire concert experience enjoyable in an extreme manner.

iammisspauline
May 29, 2026

Absolutely massive! But great transport links and food/drinks vendors outside the venue

cece
May 18, 2026

I went there for a concert, and it was incredible. It would be great to have some shelters in case of rain. The organization when leaving the stadium wasn’t the best, but thanks to the security staff.

Andrew Stott
February 03, 2026

Good night out, great atmosphere. was there for the champions league game to watch Newcastle play against psg. Plenty of checks on the way in and held at the end for a good amount of time. All in all a good experience.

L A K.
January 17, 2026

Witnessing the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony at Stade de France was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I’ll never forget. The stadium, already an architectural giant, was transformed into a futuristic stage that felt more like a dream than a sports venue. Being there among 80,000 people from every corner of the globe, the energy was absolutely celestial. The moment the "Golden Voyager" descended from the roof and the lights flickered across the massive crowd, the atmosphere shifted from competitive intensity to a massive, global celebration. ​What struck me most was how the stadium handled the transition from a world-class track field to a high-tech performance space. The acoustics during the musical sets were surprisingly crisp for such a vast arena. Even from the higher tiers, the sightlines were perfect, capturing every bit of the light show and the emotional handover to LA28 (seeing Tom Cruise’s stunt in person was wild!). ​Exiting the stadium after such a high-profile event was surprisingly smooth, thanks to the well-organized transport links, though the walk to the RER station was a sea of chanting fans. If you ever get the chance to see a major event here, take it. The Stade de France didn't just host a show; it served as a powerful symbol of unity to wrap up the Games. A spectacular end to an unforgettable summer in Paris!

Rohan Weimer
January 15, 2026

The best stadium in Paris. I would recommend getting a tour here. There is an option to get an english tour, which I took. The tour guides you trough the whole stadium, including: a look from the second tier of the stands, a walk arround the stands, a visit to the dressing rooms, a walkout from the tunnel and much more. I would especially want to thank our tour guide. Because the stadium has no club, it lacks a bit of identity. But the tour guide made it come alive, and feel more special to be there. I've visited multiple stadiums arround Europe, even ones with more character, but because of our guide i've still had an amazing experience visiting this stadium. Thanks a lot again! The stadium itself is pretty modern and has al the big things you'd expect from one of the big stadiums in Europe. It hosted a lot of finals and big games allready, which you can see in the quality that it has to offer. Would really love to come here once there is a game on. Also getting there is not an issue at all. The metro of Paris will take you there in arround 30-45 minutes from the main city centre. P.S. Make sure to book the tour in advance! The tour I took was fully booked, which means the english tours will be popular even more in the busier times of the year.

Atiq Rehman
January 08, 2026

We visited for the stadium tour which was super cool! The pictures of the pitch area was being prepared for a concert which was also really cool to see upfront. You get full access to where VIPs would sit during games and the players dressing rooms where they also warm up. For me the best part was walking out through the tunnel onto the pitch, it’s a full player experience (minus the crowd)! Would love to watch a game here soon as I know the atmosphere would be unreal! I love how the stadium is circular compared to lots of other venues which makes it look unique.

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