RWC 2023 - Venues

Stade

Opened in January 2016, the home of Olympique Lyonnais has since hosted a series of international events, including rugby. Will host five RWC 2023 pool matches.

Stade V Lodrome

A historic stadium that has been renovated three times since it opened in 1937, Stade Vélodrome hosted two quarterfinals at RWC 2007. Hosting four RWC 2023 pool matches & two quarter-final matches.

Capacity: 67,847

Built as a home for Lille OSC, Stade Pierre-Mauroy was opened in August 2012 and 3 months later hosted its 1st rugby match as France beat Argentina 39-22. Will host five RWC 2023 pool matches.

Capacity: 50,096

Stade De La Beaujoire

Stade de la Beaujoire played host to one of RWC’s most iconic matches, as Fiji ran in 4 tries to beat Wales 38-34 and book their place in the quarter-finals. Hosting four RWC 2023 pool matches.

Capacity: 35,520

Stade de Bordeaux opened its doors in May 2015, less than 2 weeks before it hosted the semi-finals of that year’s Top 14 play-offs. Will host five RWC 2023 pool matches

Capacity: 42,060

Stade De Nice

Home to Ligue 1 club OGC Nice, Stade de Nice is another RWC 2023 host venue that also staged matches during FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019. Hosting four RWC 2023 pool matches.

Capacity: 35,983

Built for the FIFA World Cup 1998, France’s national stadium has since also become home for the country’s rugby team. Hosting four RWC 2023 pool matches two semi-finals, the bronze final and the final.

Capacity: 80,023

The oldest stadium selected as a host venue for RWC 2023, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard was opened on 13 September, 1931. Hosting four RWC 2023 pool matches.

Capacity: 42,152

Built to be a FIFA World Cup 1938 host venue. Stadium de Toulouse has since undergone three renovations. Hosting five RWC 2023 pool matches.

Capacity: 33,103