Saint-Etienne Stadium (also known as Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium) is one of France’s most iconic stadiums and has been the stage for some of the greatest moments in the history of French football with legendary club AS Saint-Etienne. Since it was built in 1931, the “Chaudron” Stadium has been renovated several times to welcome major sports competitions organised in France in the 20th century. In 2024, it will welcome the Olympic Games!
In addition to hosting the matches of AS Saint-Etienne, Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium staged various matches at the Euro 1984 Football Championship and the 1998 Football World Cup, as well as the 2007 Rugby World Cup. The latest renovation, making the stadium a mythical yet modern and functional venue, was carried out for Euro 2016, increasing the stadium’s capacity and modernising its access arrangements, enabling the “Chaudron” to continue to stage major competitions on its pitch. In its history, Saint-Etienne Stadium has also hosted several major concerts, including Bruce Springsteen in 1985 and Johnny Hallyday in 2003.
Legacy
Following the Games, the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium will continue to host the home matches of AS Saint-Etienne, as well as major cultural and sporting events.
