Stade de France is France’s national stadium, located in Saint-Denis, just north of central Paris. It is the home venue for the French national rugby union team and regularly hosts major international rugby matches.

The stadium has a capacity of approximately 80,000 and has hosted some of rugby’s biggest events, including Rugby World Cup matches.

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Key Information

• Venue: Stade de France

• Location: Saint-Denis, Paris, France

• Capacity: Approx. 80,000

• Opened: 1998

• Main events: Rugby, football, concerts and major events

• Nearest station: La Plaine – Stade de France

• Distance from central Paris: Approx. 5 miles

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Stade de France is easily accessible from central Paris by train, Metro and bus services.