Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Stadium Historic stadium in Lens hosting top-tier football
Lens’s Stade Bollaert‑Delelis hosts RC Lens matches and concerts. Visitors come for the matchday atmosphere closely tied to the town’s mining history and to experience passionate northern French football crowds.
Stade Bollaert-Delelis is the main football stadium in Lens in northern France, serving as the home ground of Racing Club de Lens. It is a mid-20th-century stadium with a strong local football culture.
Matchdays draw large, vocal crowds and the stadium’s compact bowl offers close views of the pitch from all stands. The venue also stages occasional concerts and regional sporting events.
The stadium opened in the early 20th century and has undergone several renovations and upgrades to modernize facilities and increase safety and spectator comfort. It was renamed to include a commemorative name element in the late 20th or early 21st century.
The stadium is located in Lens in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, within the urban area of the former mining basin and accessible by local transport from the town centre.
- Home ground: Home stadium of RC Lens and the principal football venue in the city of Lens, hosting domestic league and occasional international matches.
- Capacity: The current seated capacity is approximately 38,000 after successive renovations, and the stadium has been modernized for major competitions including UEFA matches.
How to Get to Stade Bollaert-Delelis #
Stade Bollaert-Delelis is in Lens, Pas-de-Calais. From Lille take a TER regional train to Gare de Lens (service from Lille-Flandres); the train ride is about 20-30 minutes and the station is roughly a 15-20 minute walk (around 1-1.5 km) to the stadium (short match‑day shuttles are often provided). By car from Lille the drive is about 35-45 km (roughly 30-40 minutes) via the A1/N43/A21 corridor.
Tips for Visiting Stade Bollaert-Delelis #
- On matchdays, use the train to Lens station and walk or take local shuttles to the stadium-road access and parking are heavily restricted and public transport is faster.
- Buy match tickets well in advance for major fixtures and arrive early to pass security and soak up the pre‑match atmosphere in the town's bars and plazas.
- Combine a stadium visit with a stop at the nearby Louvre‑Lens museum and the former mining landscapes; many visitors miss how close the museum and park are to the stadium.
Best Time to Visit Stade Bollaert-Delelis #
If you want the full experience, go on a match day during the football season; for a quieter visit, come outside match days in summer.
Weather & Climate near Stade Bollaert-Delelis #
Stade Bollaert-Delelis's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (690 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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