Decathlon Arena (Stade Pierre-Mauroy)

The Stade Pierre Mauroy is a multi-sport arena. It hosted several matches from the Euro 2016 football tournament, matches from the Rugby World Cup France 2023, the Davis Cup final in 2014 and 2017, the European Basketball Championship in 2015 and the Handball World Championships in 2017. Major concerts are also held there.

It hosted the Paris 2024 Olympics.

🏅 Paris 2024 Olympic Disciplines : Basketball and Handball.

Stade Pierre Mauroy has a capacity of 50,187 seats, the 4th largest stadium in France.

Technical Features: 30 minutes are enough to close the roof (it's unique in France) and the stadium transforms into an arena in 24 hours. The animated facade features 70,000 LEDs.

To transform into a stage suited for Basketball or Handball, the pitch rises and is stored under the stands, revealing a pit containing tiers of seating and at the bottom a field sized for these sports.

Naming: Decathlon Arena

WHERE TO STAY NEAR STADE PIERRE MAUROY IN LILLE?

🛌 Find our partner hotels using the "Partners" button above

• Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe

HOW TO BUY TICKETS FOR LOSC MATCHES AT STADE PIERRE MAUROY?

🎟️ Tickets for LOSC matches are easily accessible on the LOSC online ticketing.

WHAT ARE THE STANDS AT STADE PIERRE MAUROY?

🎉 The active stand where ultras gather in particular is located in North Stand (blocks D01 to D04 on the map).

The away supporters' section is located in South-East Quarter Turn, in the upper section (usually in blocks I21 to I24 on the map).

The players' bench and the presidential stand are located in the West stand.

How to get to Stade Pierre Mauroy by public transport?

🚇 Metro stations

Line M1

"4 Cantons - Stade Pierre Mauroy" then 900m walk

"Cité Scientifique - Prof Gabillard"

Line M2: 

"Les Près-Edgar Pisani" + free shuttle and bus

🚍 Bus stations

"Les Près-Edgar Pisani" (Shuttle M2)

"Versailles": Bus 18 / La Corolle

HOW TO PARK AROUND STADE PIERRE MAUROY IN LILLE?

🅿️ 5 paid car parks are available near Stade Pierre Mauroy: A2, A3, B1, C1, C4.

💸 Car park reservation prices are €4 for car park C4, €8 for car park C1 and €20 for car park A2.

A car parks are only accessible by reservation.

Reservation is made through the LOSC online ticketing.
All these car parks can be found on our map below.

🅿️P+R : park and ride car parks are accessible 

🚨 To reach Stade Pierre Mauroy, it is recommended to use public transport and bikes 🚲  . For all real-time information, consult the "ILEVIA" app (download on Google Play or the App Store). Remember to buy your transport tickets in advance.

🚲 Over 1,000 bike parking spaces, sheltered and secure and free are located on the stadium esplanade. ⚠️ You must leave helmets, equipment and electric batteries outside the stadium.

HOW TO EAT AT STADE PIERRE MAUROY IN LILLE?

🌭 41 refreshment stands are present at Stade Pierre Mauroy. You will find burgers, chips, hot dogs, sandwiches and traditional stadium snacks.

On the external plaza of the stadium, 7 restaurants offer a variety of meals.

There are also 6 fast food kiosks on the external plaza: chips shop, panini, kebab, street-food, tacos, appetiser boards...

IS THERE A LEFT LUGGAGE AT STADE PIERRE MAUROY?

🛅 Yes, 4 left luggage facilities are located on the plaza all around Stade Pierre Mauroy.

IS THERE AN LOSC SHOP AT STADE PIERRE MAUROY?

🏪 Yes an LOSC shop is located on the plaza at the North-East of Stade Pierre Mauroy.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO VISIT STADE PIERRE MAUROY IN LILLE?

🏟️ The stadium can be visited during certain school holidays. Visit the Stade Pierre Mauroy website to find all the information.

WHERE TO STAY NEAR STADE PIERRE MAUROY?

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HOW TO TRAVEL TO LILLE?

🚌 Long-distance buses are a convenient and economical option. FlixBus offers several regular connections to the city at affordable prices. Timetables and bookings available online by clicking here (affiliate link supporting Stadium Traveller)

👀 What to do / What to see in Lille? 

We recommend wandering through Old Town Lille, Grand Place, the Belfry, Rihour Square and Theatre Square ... Discover Lille Cathedral (Notre-Dame de la Treille) and Onion Square, Citadelle Park, Wazemmes market.

For tasting, you must absolutely try Meert waffles!