Groupama Stadium (Parc OL) - Stade de Lyon

The Groupama Stadium is the 3rd largest stadium in France in terms of capacity. It is a multifunctional venue (Sport and Culture).

The energy that powers it is 100% renewable, thanks in particular to solar panels that cover its roof.

It has hosted major football competitions such as the Women's World Cup (semi-finals and final), UEFA Euro 2016 and UEFA Europa League 2018 (final). It has also hosted the Top 14 semi-finals and the finals of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.

It hosted matches from the Rugby World Cup France 2023.

The Stade de Lyon became an Olympic venue that hosted several men's and women's football matches at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

🏅 Paris 2024 Olympic Discipline: Football.

Groupama Stadium has a capacity of 59,186 seats, the 3rd largest stadium in France.

HOW TO BUY TICKETS FOR MATCHES AT GROUPAMA STADIUM?

🎟️ Tickets for OL matches are available on the online ticketing system of Olympique Lyonnais.

WHAT ARE THE STANDS AT GROUPAMA STADIUM?

🎉 Groupama Stadium has 2 supporter stands (ultras, supporter groups...) : the South Stand and the North Stand (lower blocks of the stands).

The away supporters' section is located in the North-West quarter stand (last ring under the roof).

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

How to get to Stade de Lyon?

🚍 Stop "Décines OL Vallée": Bus 85 / Tram T7

🚈 Stop "Décines Grand Large": Tram T3

It is recommended to use public transport to reach Groupama Stadium. The stadium is 40 minutes away by tram from the city centre.

🚨 To benefit from all real-time information, consult the "METROPOLE GRAND LYON" App. 

HOW TO PARK AROUND GROUPAMA STADIUM IN LYON?

🅿️ Groupama Stadium has numerous paid car parks around the stadium.

You must book your car park in advance. The price of a parking space is €20 (info 2024).

🚗 P+R: If you are driving, favour park and ride car parks at Meyzieu les Panettes or Eurexpo. You can book online on the OLVallée ticketing system.

🚲 A bike parking that is free, covered and secure is located under the North West ramp of the Stadium near the Allée des Lumières, to the right of the OL Store. ⚠️ You will have to leave helmets, equipment and electric batteries there, which are prohibited inside the stadium.

HOW TO EAT AT GROUPAMA STADIUM IN LYON?

🌭 Various food stands are set up in the stadium corridors for traditional catering: hot dogs, sandwiches, chips, snacks...

The stadium esplanade opens several hours before the match with various stands: Italian, chips, burgers, churros, meatballs, grilled meats, plancha meat, Greek pitas, crepes...

The vast "OL Vallée" shopping complex is next to the stadium and has dining facilities.

IS THERE A CLOAKROOM AT GROUPAMA STADIUM?

🛅 2 cloakrooms are located at the South entrance and North entrance of Groupama Stadium. The price is €2.

IS THERE A SHOP AT GROUPAMA STADIUM?

🏪 An OL Megastore is located at the North entrance of Groupama Stadium. 

IS IT POSSIBLE TO VISIT GROUPAMA STADIUM IN LYON?

🏟️ Groupama Stadium can be visited at weekends and throughout the week during school holidays. There is also a Museum.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT GROUPAMA STADIUM?

🛜 A wifi network is available at Groupama Stadium.

WHERE TO STAY NEAR GROUPAMA STADIUM?

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HOW TO TRAVEL TO PARIS?

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

💡What to See / What to Do in Lyon?

Explore Old Lyon and its traboules (passages connecting streets and inner courtyards that are a must-see), Place des Terreaux, Place Bellecour,

Be surprised by the Cinema and Miniatures Museum,

Discover the Fresco of the Canuts and other street murals throughout the city,

Head up to the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière by funicular or on foot from the Rose Garden, discover the Lugdunum,

Stroll through the modern eco-district "Confluence" and visit the Musée des Confluences at the tip of the peninsula...

Eat local specialities in a traditional bouchon restaurant.