Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau is a football stadium in France and is one of the venues for the upcoming Summer Olympics 2024. Some football matches of the Olympic games are scheduled to be hosted in this stadium. Stade de la Beaujoire is located in Nantes, France, therefore, it is also known as Nantes football stadium. It is a big stadium in terms of seating capacity and it can accommodate 35318 guests. Football is a popular game in Europe and it is a famous stadium in France. Many important sporting events and concerts are hosted in this stadium. Louis Fonteneau is mainly used for football matches, rugby matches, musical events, and concerts.
The architecture of the stadium is very unique and the roof design resembles a bicycle wheel. The roof of the stadium covers all the stands of the stadium, which helps to protect the spectators from the sunlight and rain. La Beaujoire Stadium was built in 1984 specifically for the 1984 European Championship. The first match was played in this Stadium between FC Nantes and Romania as a friendly match. The name of the stadium was named after Football Club de Nantes coach Louis Fonteneau. It is the home ground of FC Nantes.
Euro Cup 1984, 1998 FIFA World Cup, and 2023 Rugby World Cup are some of the important tournaments hosted by this ground. 7 football matches of the Summer Olympics are scheduled in this stadium including the bronze medal match between the losing teams of semi-final 1 and semi-final 2.
Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau Seating Plan 2024
The stands of the stadium are divided into 4 main categories. The names of the main stands are Tribune Proginov Loire, Grandstand Artipôle Erdre, Crédit Mutuel Océane Tribune, Parisis Presidential Tribune, and Jules Verne Tribune. The Stade de La Beaujoire seating map shows all the sections and rows of the stadium with all the details. It is easy to locate seats in this Stadium during the events and games with the help of La Beaujoire seating plan with seat numbers and rows. Tribune Erdre and Tribune Loire stands are located behind the goalposts and offer a good view of the game. Presidential Tribune and Océane Tribune are located alongside the pitch and visitors seated on these stands can keep a good eye on the game.
All the stands of the stadium provide a very good view of the pitch. It is easy to choose the best view seats by checking the Stade de La Beaujoire Seating arrangement map. The ticket rates for the best-view seats are generally on the higher side.
The seats for the upcoming Summer Olympics are divided into 5 categories. Category first has presidential suites, VIP seats, and boxes. The rest of the category names are A, B, C, and D. Category A seats provide a good view of the match and Category D may not provide a good view as compared to other categories. Category First and Category A ticket prices are on the higher side as compared to other categories.
The names of all the stands are depicted on the map along with the name of the rows and categories. The location of the pitch and goalpost help in deciding the seats while purchasing stadium tickets. This stadium is the home ground of FC Nantes. All the seats of the stadium provide an uninterrupted view of the ground during the hosting of games.
Stade de la Beaujoire Parking Map and How to Reach
More than 3000 vehicles can be parked in the surroundings of the stadium. The parking map of the stadium is showing all the nearby parking spots. Parking lots S1, S2, and S2BC are reserved specifically for the customers of the FC Nantes Business Club. Parking lot S3 can be open to the public during certain matches. Some of the parking lots are reserved for carpooling and at least three passengers should be in the car to use the carpooling parking lot. Two-wheeler parking for bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles is available free of cost.
The surroundings near the stadium can be congested during the match days, therefore, it is advisable to take extra time while visiting this La Beaujoire Stadium. All the nearby roads, highways, Expressways, etc are located on the access map of the stadium along with parking lots. Visitors can use this map while coming to the stadium. All the public transit options are also depicted on the map for the convenience of visitors. The location of the Tram stations and bus stops are mentioned on the above map along with the parking lot for the disabled.
La Beaujoire Stadium Summer Olympics Schedule
| Day and Date | Teams | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Egypt vs Dominican Republic | Men’s group C |
| Thursday 25 July 2024 | Spain vs Japan | Women’s group C |
| Saturday 27 July 2024 | Uzbekistan vs Egypt | Men’s group C |
| Sunday 28 July 2024 | Spain vs Nigeria | Women’s group C |
| Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Israel vs Japan | Men’s Group D |
| Wednesday 31 July 2024 | Japan vs Nigeria | Women’s group C |
| Thursday 8 August 2024 | Loser semi-final 1 vs Loser semi-final 2 | Men’s bronze medal match |
Matches of men’s and women’s football teams are scheduled in this Stadium for the Summer Olympics 2024. The first match of the Olympics will be played here on 24th July 2024 between Egypt and the Dominican Republic. The last match of the Olympics will be played here on 08 August 2024 between the losing team of semi-final 1 and semi-final 2 for the bronze medal.
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