Stade Geoffroy - Guichard

Ticketing, parking, tips, advice... All practical information, tips and advice for Stade Geoffroy Guichard, the home of ASSE.

The Stade Geoffroy-Guichard hosted the 1984 European Football Championship, matches from the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and Euro 2016.

It hosted matches from the Rugby World Cup France 2023.

It hosted football at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Stade Geoffroy-Guichard has a capacity of 41,965 seats, the 7th largest stadium in France.

Nickname: The Cauldron

It is one of France's stadiums most economical in terms of environmental impact. It was the first stadium to be equipped with photovoltaic panels (in 2007). Today, 2,600 m² of panels are installed on the roof of the Pierre-Faurand stand. The installation of photovoltaic canopies in the car park is under study (2024).

Other facilities: next-generation LED lighting, rainwater recovery system for pitch irrigation, curved last-generation screens that are more energy-efficient.

ASSE opened the doors of Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to us in November 2022. 

How to buy tickets for ASSE matches at Stade Geoffroy Guichard?

🎟️ Tickets for ASSE matches are available online at ASSE's ticket office a few weeks before each match. Various packages are offered depending on the experience desired.

What are the stands at Stade Geoffroy Guichard in Saint-Etienne?

🎉 Stade Geoffroy Guichard consists of 2 kops (active stands) including ultras groups: the North Kop (Charles-Paret Stand) and the South Kop (Jean-Snella Stand).

Away supporters are located in the North-East quarter turn (Entrance J, Blocks V30 and V35 on the map).

The players' bench and presidential stand are located in the West stand (Pierre-Faurand).

How to get to Stade Geoffroy Guichard by public transport?

🚈 Tram stations

"Geoffroy-Guichard": Tram T3 (50m from the stadium)

"Roger Rocher": Tram T1 (700m from the stadium)

🚍 Bus stations

"Technopôle": Bus M9

"Pierre de Coubertin": Bus 8

🚶🏽‍♂️ Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is easily accessible on foot from the city centre (25 mins).

🚈 It is also accessible by tram from the railway station.

🚨 To benefit from all real-time information for public transport, consult the "Moovizy Saint-Etienne" app (download from Google Play or the App Store).

How to park near Stade Geoffroy Guichard in Saint-Etienne?

There are few parking spaces close to Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. 

🅿️ The Zénith car park is available free of charge near the stadium (200 spaces). You need to arrive early to hope for a space.

🆓 You can also park in the streets in available spaces. Parking is free Monday to Saturday between 12:30 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., as well as on Sundays and public holidays. Outside these time slots, the cost is between €2 and €2.20/hour depending on the zone.

Various multi-storey car parks (private covered car parks) are available in the city of Saint-Etienne, costing between €2 and €3 per hour.

The interactive map and all information about Saint-Etienne car parks can be found here.

🚗🅿️ P+R: by car, favour the park-and-ride car parks in the city

Where to eat at Stade Geoffroy Guichard in Saint-Etienne?

🌭 Many food outlets are available in the concourse of Stade Geoffroy-Guichard: chips, hot dogs, burgers, traditional snacks... The stadium opens 1.5 hours before kick-off.

Is there a cloakroom at Stade Geoffroy Guichard?

🛅 A cloakroom is offered by ASSE outside the stadium. The price is €2 for 3 items (free for season ticket holders and Boutique des Verts shoppers on match day).

Is there WIFI at Stade Geoffroy Guichard?

🛜 No WIFI, but 4G coverage.

Is there an ASSE shop at Stade Geoffroy Guichard?

🏪 Yes, "La Boutique des Verts" is located in front of the stadium at the level of the South Stand esplanade.

Is it possible to visit Stade Geoffroy Guichard?

🏟️ Yes, it is possible to visit Stade Geoffroy-Guichard by audio guide or guided tours organized occasionally. You can book your visit on the ASSE website in the "ASSE Experiences" tab --> "Stadium Tour".

🏛️ A museum also exists at the stadium, open on weekdays (except Mondays) and some Saturdays. All information on the ASSE website.

Where to stay near Stade Geoffroy Guichard?

🛏️ Book your accommodation near the stadium in a few clicks thanks to our partner Booking.com, the reference for online hotel booking. By going through this affiliate link, you support Stadium Traveller at no extra cost to you.

How to travel to Saint-Etienne?

🚌 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 Saint-Etienne?

Walk around the city, admire its churches, Chateaucreux train station, Le Corbusier site...

For the panorama, climb the Crêt-de-Roc hill,

or visit according to your tastes the Mining Museum, the Planetarium, the Design city, the Museum of Art and Industry and of course the Museum of the Greens 🏆,

🏰 Nearby you will find the more "Nature" aspect with the Loire gorges and its castles