STADE PIERRE MAUROY LILLE

FACT SHEET

Fun Fact #1
Stade Pierre Mauroy is famous for its unique retractable roof, the only one of its kind in France. It weighs a whopping 7,400 tonnes – 100 tonnes more than the Eiffel Tower!
Capacity
50,186
Fun Fact #2
The stadium was renamed in honour of former French President and Mayor of Lille, Pierre Mauroy, after his death in 2013.
Official Website
Stade Pierre Mauroy

GETTING THERE

ADDRESS: 261 Bd de Tournai, 59650 Villeneuve-d’Ascq

HOW TO FIND IT: Stade Pierre Mauroy Lille is located in the Villeneuve d’Ascq suburb, about 6km southeast of Lille city centre.

MAP: Click here.

By Car

About a 15-minute drive from central Lille

  • The stadium is located by the interchange of the A1, A23, A25, A27 and N227.
  • Stadium car parks A-C offer paid parking close to the stadium; car parks S1-S9 provide free parking, and free shuttle buses run to the stadium.

By Metro

About 40 minutes from central Lille.

  • Take Line 1 to the stop “Cité Scientifique” or “4 Cantons”, both of which are about a 5-minute walk to the stadium.
  • Take Line 2 to the stop “Les Près”, from where free shuttle buses run to the stadium on match days.
  • Both lines run extra trains on match days.

By Bus

About 30 minutes from central Lille

  • Take Bus Line 18 from Republique Beaux-Arts in Lille Centre-Ville to the stop “Versailles”, right outside the stadium.

FIXTURES

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