For the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Stade de France, the country’s largest stadium, will transform into the Olympic Stadium after three decades of hosting France’s biggest sports events. Built in Saint-Denis, the Stade de France was designed by architects Macary, Zublena, Regembal and Costantini. It was created for the 1998 Football World Cup held in France.
Since the World Cup, this multi-sports arena has continued to host the biggest sporting events organised in France, from the World Athletics Championships in 2003 to the 2007 and 2023 Rugby World Cups and the Euro 2016 Football Championship. Each year, it stages the matches of the French national football and rugby teams, as well as some of the biggest concerts by French and international artists.
Legacy
After the Games, the Stade de France will resume its duties of hosting the country’s biggest sporting and cultural events. It will continue to be the home of the French national football and rugby teams, and regularly host the major national finals for these two sports.
Venue information
Department: Seine-Saint-Denis (93)
City: Saint-Denis
Distance from the Olympic and Paralympic Village: 2km
Games venues nearby: Olympic Aquatics Centre, La Courneuve Shooting Range, La Chapelle Arena, Le Bourget Climbing Venue
Tourist attractions nearby: Saint-Ouen flea market, Saint-Denis Basilic
Spectator Guides
> Consult the spectator guide for the Athletics events
> Consult the spectator guide for the Rugby Sevens events
Public transport
Athletics, Rugby Sevens and Olympic Closing Ceremony:
- "Stade de France Saint-Denis" stop: RER D, then 1.2km walk to the venue
- "Saint-Denis-Pleyel" stop: Metro 14, then 1.5 km walk to the venue
- "Saint-Denis" stop: Line H, then 1.6 km walk to reach the venue
- "Front Populaire" stop: Metro line 12, then 2.1 km walk to reach the venue
- "La Plaine Stade de France" stop: RER B, then 600 m walk to reach the venue
- "Saint-Denis Porte de Paris" stop: Metro 13, then 300 m walk to the venue
We recommend that you take the RER D or Metro 14 to get to the venue. We advise against taking the Metro 13 and RER B because of the large number of people expected on these lines.
Para athletics and Paralympic Closing Ceremony:
- "Stade de France Saint-Denis" stop: RER D, then 900 m walk to the venue
- "Saint-Denis-Pleyel" stop: Metro 14, then 1.2 km walk to the venue
- "Saint-Denis" stop: Line H, then 1.3 km walk to reach the venue
- "Front Populaire" stop: Metro line 12, then 1.7 km walk to reach the venue
- "La Plaine Stade de France" stop: RER B, then 600 m walk to reach the venue
Please note that during the Paralympic Games, it will not be possible to use metro 13 to get to the Stade de France.
Bike parking facilities for spectators
- 10 Boulevard Anatole France - 93200 St-Denis
- Cours du Ru de Montfort - 93200 St-Denis
- Rue Ahmed Boughera el Ouafi - 93200 St-Denis
- 221 Avenue du président Wilson - 93200 Saint-Denis
Accessibility information
- Wheelchair users car park / People with disabilities drop-off zone: Pass. des Stades (93200 Saint Denis)
Find all information about venue accessibility on our dedicated page.
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Paris 2024 Public Transport Application
Download the Paris 2024 Public Transport application to plan your route, bookmark your competition venue and receive real-time personalised information on transport conditions.
Our tip: buy your Paris 2024 pass on the app for unlimited travel on the entire Île-de-France transport network, for the number of days of your choice. This will help you avoid queuing at stations.
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