Stadium Information
Groupama Stadium, home of Olympique Lyonnais, is one of the most modern football venues in France and a landmark project in French club infrastructure. Opened in 2016 and located in Décines-Charpieu to the east of Lyon, the stadium was purpose-built to give the club full control over its matchday and event operations.
The design features a fully enclosed bowl with steep tiers and a continuous roof that enhances acoustics and sightlines. With a capacity of nearly sixty thousand, the stadium uses a hybrid grass pitch and regularly hosts major domestic, European and international fixtures. Matchdays at Groupama Stadium are large-scale and highly organised. Supporters travel via tram services, park-and-ride sites and major road links before gathering in expansive plazas around the ground.
Inside, the Virage Nord and Virage Sud generate much of the noise, creating an atmosphere that builds steadily rather than explosively. The stadium offers extensive hospitality areas, club
lounges and premium seating, alongside wide concourses and a broad range of food and drink options designed to handle high volumes efficiently.
Transport access is centred on dedicated tram lines linking the stadium with central Lyon, supported by motorway connections and structured parking. Accessibility features include step-free routes, lifts, wheelchair seating platforms, adapted toilets and dedicated assistance teams.
The surrounding development includes training facilities, leisure zones and event spaces, forming a year-round complex rather than a single-use venue. For Olympique Lyonnais, Groupama Stadium represents ambition, independence and a modern vision of top-level football.
