Paris and its inner suburbs are home to about ten major sports venues, from the Stade de France to Roland-Garros. The 2024 Olympic Games spotlighted this sporting heritage and accelerated the urban transformation of several neighbourhoods. Here is the complete guide to Parisian stadiums.
The Stade de France: the national arena
Inaugurated in 1998 for the FIFA World Cup, the Stade de France is located in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. Its 80,000-seat capacity makes it the largest stadium in France. It hosts French national team matches, national cup finals, and international-scale concerts.
The architecture, designed by Macary, Zublena, Regembal and Constantini, stands out for its 6-hectare suspended elliptical roof. The stadium is served by RER lines B and D (La Plaine-Stade de France station) and metro line 13.
The neighbourhood has been profoundly transformed by developments linked to the 2024 Olympics: the Olympic village converted into housing, extension of metro line 14, renovation of public spaces. Property prices in Saint-Denis have increased by 15 to 20% over five years.
The Parc des Princes: PSG’s home ground
The Parc des Princes, in the 16th arrondissement, has been Paris Saint-Germain’s stadium since 1974. Rebuilt by architect Roger Taillibert in 1972 with its shell-shaped concrete structure, it offers 48,500 seats and remarkable acoustics.
The stadium is located at Porte d’Auteuil, in immediate proximity to the Bois de Boulogne and Roland-Garros. The surrounding neighbourhood is one of the most residential and expensive in Paris, with prices exceeding 12,000 euros/m2 in the southern 16th arrondissement.
Roland-Garros: the prestige of tennis
Roland-Garros, situated on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement, hosts the French Open tennis tournament each year (late May to early June). The venue was modernized with a retractable roof on the Philippe-Chatrier court (15,000 seats) and the creation of the Simonne-Mathieu court, set within botanical greenhouses.
Outside the tournament, the site houses the French Tennis Federation museum and is open for visits by reservation.
Accor Arena (Bercy): the multi-purpose venue
The Accor Arena (formerly Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy), in the 12th arrondissement, is the largest indoor venue in Paris with 20,300 seats. Its grass-covered sloping facade has become an architectural landmark of the Bercy neighbourhood.
It hosts sports events (tennis, basketball, handball, martial arts) and concerts. During the 2024 Olympics, it hosted artistic gymnastics and basketball events. The Bercy neighbourhood, with Bercy Park and Bercy Village, has become one of the most attractive areas of the 12th arrondissement.
Stade Jean Bouin: Parisian rugby
Located next to the Parc des Princes in the 16th arrondissement, Stade Jean Bouin (20,000 seats) is the home of Stade Francais Paris. Rebuilt in 2013 by architect Rudy Ricciotti, it stands out for its perforated concrete lattice facade. It is a successful example of integrating a sports venue into a dense urban environment.
Stade Charlety: the university venue
Stade Charlety, in the 13th arrondissement, offers 20,000 seats and hosts athletics meetings, Paris FC matches and various university sporting events. Its architecture, designed by Henri Gaudin and Bruno Gaudin (1994), makes it one of the finest athletics venues in Europe.
Stade Yves-du-Manoir: witness to the 1924 Olympics
In Colombes (92), Stade Yves-du-Manoir hosted the 1924 Olympic Games. Renovated for the 2024 Olympics (field hockey events), it embodies a century of Olympic history. Its current capacity is 15,000 seats.
Centre Sportif Emile-Anthoine: the 15th’s secret
This municipal sports centre, located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in the 15th arrondissement, offers an athletics track with views of the Champ-de-Mars. Less well-known than the major venues, it is nonetheless one of the most pleasant training locations in Paris, open to the public.
Living near a stadium: property impact
Proximity to a stadium has a mixed effect on the property market. In the 16th arrondissement, the Parc des Princes and Roland-Garros contribute to the neighbourhood’s prestige. In Saint-Denis, the Stade de France was the catalyst for an urban transformation that has driven up prices. In the 12th, the Accor Arena adds to the attractiveness of the Bercy neighbourhood.
Nuisances (match-night noise, traffic) are real but localized and predictable. For a buyer, the challenge is choosing the right micro-location: close enough to enjoy the atmosphere, far enough to avoid the inconveniences. This is the type of analysis that our property hunters integrate into every search.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest stadium in Paris?
The Stade de France, located in Saint-Denis (93), is the largest with 80,000 seats. It hosts French national football and rugby matches, as well as concerts. The Parc des Princes (48,500 seats) is the largest stadium within Paris proper.
Do Parisian stadiums influence property prices in the neighbourhood?
Yes, positively in most cases. The Parc des Princes neighbourhood (16th arrondissement) is one of the most expensive in Paris. The area around the Stade de France has benefited from urban redevelopment linked to the 2024 Olympics, with a 15 to 20% price increase over five years.
How many stadiums were used for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Paris 2024 used about ten sports venues in Paris and its suburbs, including the Stade de France (athletics), Roland-Garros (tennis, boxing), the Parc des Princes (football), Arena Bercy (gymnastics) and the Grand Palais (fencing, taekwondo).
