Stade de France — Attraction in Saint-Denis

It was my first time being at this stade (and attending the Olympics). It's a good venue but it isn't very easy to get to and there didn't seem to be good public transport connections from around Paris (when I was doing my initial research in booking my hotel). I was lucky to find a hotel in Saint-Denis (the walk was 28 mins). It was much more efficient to walk the whole distance than to walk to a bus or train stop and then having to walk another 10 or 20 minutes to finally get to the stade. A lot of road closures impacted public transport routes but this doesn't really make sense when people are trying to get to the stade for the Olympics. Wait time in the queue on the game days was over an hour and this was not pleasant because there was no shade outside each gate at all. No drinking fountains in the stade but you can fill your water bottle in any of the bathrooms. Condition of the bathrooms seemed okay but the ones that had no toilet seats was a bit of a shock to me. Food options weren't great at all but not sure if this was something the stade had control over or whether it was decided by the Olympics. I couldn't believe that pommes frites was not on the menu! Seats were fine and there are lifts although some lifts were hard to find and it didn't seem like they went to all the levels, which was confusing. I didn't see a lot of wheelchair access cubicles in the bathrooms that I accessed so perhaps these are only available in the lower bowl area because the lifts can't go the upper floors. There also didn't appear to be a wheelchair access entry point from the street level and staff seemed to be a bit clueless. It was quite easy to access the various floors in the stade via the stairs and to move around as you pleased. Good signage with clear directions although it was a headache when the exit points were closed off at the end of each game day and spectators had to go through the main exit i.e. take the long way around to leave the stade. Speaker system was very good so as a spectator the announcements and (of course) music...

The Stade de France is a prominent stadium located in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris, France. Here are some key details about the Stade de France:

Construction and Opening: The stadium was constructed to host the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was held in France. It officially opened on January 28, 1998, with a match between the French national football team and Spain.

Usage: The Stade de France is a multi-purpose stadium used for various sports and entertainment events. It hosts football (soccer) matches, rugby matches, and concerts.

Capacity: The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 80,698 spectators, making it the largest stadium in France.

Notable Events: In addition to hosting matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the Stade de France has been the venue for numerous significant events, including the UEFA Champions League Final, Rugby World Cup matches, and the final of the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup. It was the central venue for the 2016 UEFA Euro football championship, hosting the opening match, several group-stage matches, and the final.

Home to French National Teams: The stadium serves as the home venue for the France national football and rugby union teams.

Concerts: The Stade de France is a popular venue for concerts by international and local artists. Many renowned musicians and bands have performed at the stadium.

Transportation: The stadium is easily accessible by public transportation, including trains and buses. It is a significant landmark in the northern suburbs of Paris.

Architectural Features: The Stade de France features a distinctive elliptical design and a movable stand that can be retracted to create a more intimate setting for certain events.

The Stade de France is not only an iconic sports venue but also a symbol of France's hosting of major international sporting events. It has played a significant role in the country's sports and...

My first time attending a rugby match live at such a big stadium. The match was between France and New Zealand. One of the biggest rugby stadium in the world and France. The stadium can accommodate almost 80000 spectators at a given time. During the opening match almost 79690 spectators attended the game. The security at the stadium was very good and efficient with no incidents during the game. The movement in and out the stadium was very good handled with marshals directing you to your seat. Also how the stadium is structure allows a fluent movement of the spectators in and out of the stadium. The electronic ticket system was also another good and efficient control measure to ensure the flow of spectators. The stadium does not allowed you to bring in helmets, firearms etc for security reasons. The Stade de France is the national stadium of France and located just north of Paris in the commune of Saint-Denis. Its seating capacity of 80,698 makes it the largest stadium in France. The stadium is used by the French national football and rugby union teams for international competitions. Tickets can be bought from the official Stade de France ticket office: football, rugby, concerts. e-ticket etc. The atmosphere in the stadium was fantastic especially when the French crowd starts singing. It’s best to park a few kilometers away from the stadium to avoid the...