Where is the Rugby World Cup being played in France?
by Yunchu Li | by Yunchu Li
Rugby World Cup: which stadiums will host the competition?
From 8 September to 28 October 2023, follow the Rugby World Cup as it unfolds across France! This is your chance to enjoy the best that the sport has to offer, with some great matches between great nations, and to place bets on the competition. Fabien Galthié's France team, who are playing at home, should be closely watched as they clearly have extra incentive to play for this year. Throughout the tournament, our specialists will be giving you their Rugby World Cup predictions, so don't hesitate to take advantage of their expertise! To make sure you're ready for this important event, we suggest you take a look at the 9 stadiums hosting Rugby World Cup 2023 matches in France.
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Stade Pierre Mauroy - Lille
Inaugurated in August 2012, the Stade Pierre Mauroy very quickly hosted its first rugby match in November of the same year with a duel between France and Argentina. The encounter would end in a 39-22 victory for the French team in what turned out to be a crazy atmosphere. With a capacity of 50,000, the LOSC stadium is ready to host five group matches at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. These include France, England and Scotland. Lille hosted the 1991 Rugby World Cup and will be looking forward to hosting this major event again.
Bet on the Rugby World Cup 2023!Groupama Stadium - Lyon
Opened in 2016, Groupama Stadium has hosted major international competitions, including the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals that same year. In 2017, the French national team met the All Blacks at the stadium, with no fewer than 58,607 fans in attendance. With a capacity of 59,186, the Lyon stadium will first host a clash between Wales and Australia, before welcoming France, Italy and New Zealand. A great spectacle is therefore expected in Lyon for this 2023 World Cup!
Bet on the Rugby World Cup 2023!Stade Vélodrome - Marseille
The 2023 World Cup will also be followed by the Bouches-du-Rhône region, with Marseille as the host city. The Stade Vélodrome, well known to OM fans, will see teams such as England, France, Argentina, South Africa and Scotland go head-to-head, much to the delight of spectators. With a capacity of 67,000, the Marseille stadium will also host two quarter-finals, with the top 2 teams from pools C and D facing off. A great atmosphere is expected. If you want to have a good time watching the 2023 World Cup matches and enjoy the sea and the sun, Marseille is the perfect city!
Bet on the Rugby World Cup 2023!Allianz Riviera - Nice
Heading to the Côte d'Azur now, with the city of Nice also a host city for the 2023 RWC. With a smaller capacity of 35,624, Nice is preparing to welcome to its stadium some great teams such as England, Scotland and Wales, as well as nations that could spring a surprise such as Italy, Japan, Uruguay, Portugal and Tonga. Spectators will be able to enjoy the event in an idyllic setting in Nice.
Bet on the Rugby World Cup 2023!Stade de France - Saint-Denis
Inaugurated on 28 January 1998 by Jacques Chirac, the Stade de France regularly hosts matches for the French national team, as well as many other events such as rugby test matches. With no fewer than 80,000 seats available, the Stade de France is getting ready to host 10 Rugby World Cup matches, including the opening match between France and New Zealand. Two semi-finals, the bronze final and the final will also be played in this legendary stadium. Les Bleus will be able to enjoy themselves in front of their home fans.
Bet on the Rugby World Cup 2023!Geoffroy Guichard Stadium - Saint-Étienne
Inaugurated on 13 September 1931, the Stade Geoffroy Guichard is a historic stadium. The venue first hosted the national team in 2001 which saw the French XV crush Fiji 77-10. The AS Saint-Étienne stadium has a capacity of 41,965 and will be the venue to watch Italy, Namibia, Australia, Argentina, Portugal, Fiji and Samoa in the group stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The Stade Geoffroy Guichard hosted three group matches in 2007, and the 'Cauldron' is ready to treat rugby fans once again.
Bet on the Rugby World Cup 2023!Stadium de Toulouse - Toulouse
With its 33,150 available seats, the Toulouse Stadium will enable spectators to follow New Zealand, Japan, Samoa, Georgia, Chile, Namibia, Portugal and Fiji during the group phase of this World Cup. Renovated three times, the Toulouse Stadium has already hosted major events such as the 1938 and 1998 FIFA World Cups, Euro 2016 and the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Toulouse, which regularly plays host to Antoine Dupont and his team-mates, is a key rugby town in France and will therefore be a logical host for the tournament. In any case, we expect the public to set the "little Wembley" alight at this 2023 World Cup.
Bet on the Rugby World Cup 2023!Matmut Atlantique - Bordeaux
Inaugurated in May 2015, the Matmut Atlantique has directly received rugby matches, hosting the Top 14 semi-finals that same year. Five matches are scheduled to take place in Bordeaux during the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Ireland, Wales, Fiji, Samoa, Georgia and South Africa will play at the Stade de Bordeaux during the group stage of the competition. With a capacity of 42,115, this modern stadium will host some very interesting matches. The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region has not been left out and will be present at the 2023 World Cup.
Bet on the Rugby World Cup 2023!Stade de la Beaujoire - Nantes
We finish our tour of France in the Pays de la Loire region with Nantes, which will also be a host city for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The Stade de la Beaujoire, which was also a venue for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, will play host to Ireland, Argentina, Wales, Georgia and Japan in the group phase. Home of FC Nantes in Ligue 1, the Stade de la Beaujoire is a legendary setting in French sport, and will enable the Nantes faithful to enjoy 4 matches at home.
Bet on the Rugby World Cup 2023!Where is the Rugby World Cup Final played?
The Rugby World Cup 2023 Grand Final will be played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. This is the second final to be held at the Stade de France, following the title won by South Africa in 2007.
Make a note in your diaries that this final will be played on Saturday 28 October 2023, a date not to be missed! Throughout the Rugby World Cup 2023, you can of course follow all the matches live via our Rugby World Cup Live page.
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