Ligue 1 2026/27

Biggest Stadiums of Ligue 1 2026/27

All 16 French top-flight venues ranked by capacity. Size, history and unique facts about every stadium.

Total capacity: 530,574
Average: 33,161 seats
Biggest: Stade Vélodrome
Biggest
Olympique de Marseille

Stade Vélodrome

Olympique de Marseille

67,394

spectators — Marseille

Oldest
Stade Rennais FC

Roazhon Park

Stade Rennais FC

Since 1912

Rennes29,778 seats

Most modern
Olympique Lyonnais

Groupama Stadium

Olympique Lyonnais

Opened 2016

Lyon59,186 seats

All 16 Ligue 1 Stadiums

Stadium Capacity Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions About Ligue 1 Stadiums

What is the biggest stadium in Ligue 1?

The Stade Vélodrome, home of Olympique de Marseille, is Ligue 1's biggest stadium with a capacity of 67,394. Opened in 1937 and fully renovated for Euro 2016, the Vélodrome is famous for its open roof and the electric atmosphere created by Marseille's passionate supporters.

What is the most modern stadium in Ligue 1 2026/27?

The Groupama Stadium, home of Olympique Lyonnais, opened in 2016 on the outskirts of Lyon, is Ligue 1's most modern stadium. With a capacity of 59,186, it's a state-of-the-art venue with a distinctive circular exterior design. It hosted matches at Euro 2016 and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Where does PSG play its home matches?

Paris Saint-Germain plays its home matches at the Parc des Princes, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. With a capacity of 47,929, the Parc des Princes opened in 1972 and is one of France's most iconic stadiums. PSG has won every league and cup title there, and it hosts the global stars the Parisian club regularly signs.

What is the oldest stadium in Ligue 1?

Roazhon Park, home of Stade Rennais, has been in use since 1912, making it Ligue 1's oldest stadium. RC Strasbourg's Stade de la Meinau (1914) and AJ Auxerre's Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps (1918) are also venues with more than a century of history. RC Lens's Stade Bollaert-Delelis (1933) is another historic ground with a legendary fanbase.

How many fans can Ligue 1's stadiums hold in total?

Adding up the capacity of all 16 Ligue 1 2026/27 stadiums gives a total of 530,574 spectators. The average capacity per stadium is 33,161 seats. French football offers an interesting variety, from the giant arenas of Marseille and Lyon to the intimate Stade Francis-Le Blé in Brest on the Brittany coast.

Ligue 1 Stadiums: the great venues of French football

Ligue 1 boasts some of the most iconic stadiums in Europe. The Stade Vélodrome, home of Olympique de Marseille, with its 67,394 seats and its striking half-open roof, is the league's biggest stadium and one of the most intimidating on the continent. Opened in 1937 and fully renovated for Euro 2016, the Vélodrome is home to one of European football's most passionate fan bases. The Groupama Stadium of Olympique Lyonnais (59,186 spectators, 2016) is the most modern and one of the most elegant stadiums in France.

LOSC Lille's Stade Pierre-Mauroy (50,186 seats, 2012) and PSG's Parc des Princes (47,929 spectators, 1972) are other major landmarks of Ligue 1. RC Lens's Stade Bollaert-Delelis (38,223 seats, 1933) stands out for its unique atmosphere and passionate supporters, who fill the stadium week after week with exemplary loyalty. Nice's Allianz Riviera (35,624 spectators, 2013), close to the French Riviera, combines modern design with a privileged location.

The 2026/27 Ligue 1 season brings together stadiums in cities as diverse as Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Monaco, Nice, Rennes, Lens, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Brest, Auxerre, Angers, Le Havre, Lorient and Le Mans. From the historic Roazhon Park of Stade Rennais (1912) to the ultra-modern Groupama Stadium opened in 2016, Ligue 1's 16 venues offer unique experiences and reflect the cultural and geographic diversity of French football.