Stade Bollaert-DelelisAbout Stade Bollaert-Delelis
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.
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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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 55 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 42 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 53 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 13° | 7° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 58 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.3h |
| June | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 65 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.2h |
| July | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.7h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 63 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 69 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 63 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
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.