The Rugby World Cup 2023 is scheduled to be held in 10 stadiums across 9 host cities in France. Here is the list of stadiums:
Stade de France, Saint-Denis
Stade de France is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Saint-Denis commune, in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It was built for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and has since become the home stadium for both the French national football and rugby union teams.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 80,698, making it the largest stadium in France and the fifth-largest in Europe. In addition to sporting events, the stadium also hosts concerts and other large-scale events.
Stade de France will be one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2023, hosting 10 matches, including the opening match and the final.
Stade Velodrome, Marseille
Stade Velodrome is a multi-purpose stadium located in the southern French city of Marseille. It is the home stadium of the Olympique de Marseille football team, but it is also used for rugby matches, concerts, and other sporting events.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 67,394, making it the second-largest stadium in France after the Stade de France. It has been renovated several times, most recently for the 2016 UEFA Euro football championship, which was held in France.
Stade Velodrome will be one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2023, hosting 6 matches including the Quarter-final 1 and Quarter-final 3.
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Saint-Etienne, in southeastern France. It is the home stadium of the AS Saint-Etienne football team, but it is also used for rugby matches and other sporting events.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 41,965, and it was built in 1930. It has undergone several renovations over the years, including for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was hosted in France.
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard will be one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2023, hosting 4 matches during the tournament.
Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes
Stade de la Beaujoire is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Nantes, in western France. It is the home stadium of the FC Nantes football team, but it is also used for rugby matches, concerts, and other sporting events.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 38,128, and it was built in 1984. It has hosted several major sporting events over the years, including matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Stade de la Beaujoire will be one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2023, hosting 4 matches during the tournament.
Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille
Stade Pierre-Mauroy is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Lille, in northern France. It is the home stadium of the Lille OSC football team, but it is also used for rugby matches, concerts, and other sporting events.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,186, and it was built in 2012. It has a retractable roof and a modular pitch, which allows it to be used for a variety of different events.
Stade Pierre-Mauroy will be one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2023, hosting 5 matches during the tournament.
Stade de Lyon, Lyon
Stade de Lyon, also known as Groupama Stadium or OL Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Lyon, in eastern France. It is the home stadium of the Olympique Lyonnais football team, but it is also used for rugby matches, concerts, and other sporting events.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 59,186, and it was built in 2016. It has a retractable roof and a state-of-the-art playing surface, making it one of the most modern stadiums in Europe.
Stade de Lyon will be one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2023, hosting 5 matches during the tournament.
Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux
Stade de Bordeaux is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Bordeaux, in southwestern France. It is the home stadium of the FC Girondins de Bordeaux football team, but it is also used for rugby matches, concerts, and other sporting events.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 42,115, and it was built in 2015. It has a unique design, with a curved roof that covers all the seats and protects the spectators from the elements.
Stade Matmut Atlantique will be one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2023, hosting 5 matches during the tournament.
Stade de Toulouse, Toulouse
Stade de Toulouse, also known as Stadium Municipal, is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Toulouse, in southwestern France. It is the home stadium of the Toulouse Football Club (TFC) and the Stade Toulousain rugby union team, but it is also used for concerts and other sporting events.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 33,150, and it was built in 1937. It has undergone several renovations over the years, including for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Stade de Toulouse will be one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2023, hosting 5 matches during the tournament.
Stade de Nice, Nice
Stade Félix-Bollaert is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Lens, in northern France. It is the home stadium of the RC Lens football team, but it is also used for rugby matches, concerts, and other sporting events.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 38,223, and it was built in 1933. It has undergone several renovations over the years, including for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 UEFA Euro.
Stade Félix-Bollaert will be one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2023, hosting 4 matches during the tournament.
These stadiums were selected based on their size, location, and ability to host international rugby matches.
