Stade de France

Stadium France's national stadium hosting football and rugby finals

The Stade de France in Saint‑Denis, built for the 1998 World Cup, stages national football and rugby fixtures, concerts and large events; guided tours cover its construction and major matches.

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The Stade de France is France’s national stadium located in Saint-Denis on the northern edge of Paris, opened in 1998 for the FIFA World Cup. It is the country’s largest stadium and hosts major sports, concerts and national events.

The stadium has a bowl seating configuration for roughly 80,000 spectators and is used for football, rugby and large-scale concerts. Facilities include corporate hospitality, media areas and event spaces configured for different pitch arrangements.

Guided tours are available that cover public circulation areas, some hospitality zones and stadium history; matchdays provide the main opportunity to experience the venue at full capacity.

Built for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the Stade de France opened in 1998 and has since hosted international tournaments, domestic cup finals and major concerts. The site was developed as a modern multiuse arena to replace older major stadia around Paris.

Sited in Saint-Denis in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, the stadium is about 6 kilometres north of central Paris and is accessible by suburban rail and RER services at nearby stations.

  • Capacity: Seating capacity is around 80,000, making it France's largest stadium and a primary venue for major international football and rugby matches.
  • Transport: Located in Saint-Denis north of central Paris and served by suburban rail and RER stations close to the site, with frequent services on event days.
Stade de France
Stade de France, 93216 Saint-Denis, France
+33 1 55 93 00 00
48.9244, 2.3601
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https://www.stadefrance.com/en
Tour times vary; check the official site for schedules and event-day closures.
Guided stadium tours €15-€25 (adult); event prices vary widely

How to Get to Stade de France #

Take RER Line B to La Plaine-Stade de France or the Saint‑Denis - Porte de Paris tram for easy access; from central Paris the journey is typically 20-30 minutes. Driving is possible but heavy event-day traffic and limited parking make public transport preferable.

Tips for Visiting Stade de France #

  • If visiting on a non-match day, book the official guided stadium tour online to see behind-the-scenes areas including the players' tunnel and dressing rooms.
  • RER line B to La Plaine-Saint-Denis and then a short walk or the Saint-Denis-Porte de Paris tram are practical public-transport options.
  • For major events book transport early - Saint-Denis is heavily trafficked before and after games and concerts.

Best Time to Visit Stade de France #

Tour availability is crowd-dependent; check the events calendar and book in advance for match days.

Spring-Autumn (April-October)
Apr-Oct · 8-25°C (46-77°F)
Good season for tours and outdoor event build-ups; fewer winter cancellations.
Winter (November-March)
Nov-Mar · 0-10°C (32-50°F)
Fewer tours; many event days for rugby and football fixtures bring crowds despite cold.

Weather & Climate near Stade de France #

Climate

Stade de France's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (636 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° – 22°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 25°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° – 25°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 11°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 8°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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