Olympique Lyonnais
Parc Olympique Lyonnais, known for sponsorship reasons as Groupama Stadium, is a 59,186-seat stadium located in Décines-Charpieu, in the Metropolis of Lyon, France. Serving as the home of French football club Olympique Lyonnais since January 2016, it replaced their previous stadium, the Stade de Gerland. The stadium is the third largest in France and has hosted major international tournaments including UEFA Euro 2016, the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, and football matches at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
History
Overview
General information about the club
The Parc Olympique Lyonnais serves as the home stadium for Olympique Lyonnais, one of France's most prominent football clubs. The modern facility replaced the historic Stade de Gerland and represents a significant investment in French football infrastructure. Beyond football, the venue has successfully hosted rugby union matches, ice hockey games, and musical concerts, establishing itself as a multi-purpose sporting and entertainment destination.
Most recent season and achievements
The stadium has maintained its status as a premier venue for major sporting events. During the 2024 Summer Olympics, it hosted 11 matches including both men's and women's football competitions. The record league attendance at Parc OL stands at 58,230 during a fixture against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2022–23 Ligue 1 season, while the record European league attendance reached 58,018 during a fixture against Manchester United in the 2024–25 Europa League season.
History
Early years
On 1 September 2008, Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas announced ambitious plans to create a new 60,000-seat stadium, tentatively called OL Land. The project was designed to be built on 50 hectares of land in Décines-Charpieu, a suburb of Lyon, and would include state-of-the-art sporting facilities, two hotels, a leisure center, and commercial and business offices.
Successful period
On 13 October 2008, the project received approval from the French government, the General Council of Rhône, the Grand Lyon, SYTRAL, and the commune of Décines. The construction involved approximately €180 million of public money and between €60–80 million from the Urban Community of Lyon. After landscaping began in 2012, stadium construction officially started in summer 2013.
Crisis and recovery
The project faced significant challenges due to slow administrative procedures, political interests, and opposition from various groups who viewed the stadium as financially, ecologically, and socially problematic for taxpayers and the community of Décines. Despite these obstacles, construction proceeded and the stadium was completed successfully.
Current period
Olympique Lyonnais played their first game in the new stadium on 9 January 2016, winning 4–1 against Troyes in Ligue 1, with Alexandre Lacazette scoring the first goal at the ground. The stadium has since established itself as one of Europe's premier football venues, regularly hosting major international competitions and maintaining high attendance figures for domestic matches.
Achievements and Honors
Continental and global competitions
The stadium has hosted numerous prestigious international competitions. It was selected as one of twelve stadiums for UEFA Euro 2016, hosting six games including the hosts' 2–1 win over the Republic of Ireland in the last 16 and eventual champions Portugal's 2–0 win over Wales in the semi-finals. In 2017, it became the first venue outside the Paris area to host the Coupe de la Ligue Final, where Paris Saint-Germain defeated Monaco 4–1. The stadium was chosen to host the 2018 UEFA Europa League Final and served as a venue for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, staging both semi-finals and the final.
Traditional Rivals
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Club Traditions and Behind the Scenes
Sponsors
The stadium is known for sponsorship reasons as Groupama Stadium, reflecting the naming rights partnership with the insurance company Groupama.
Stadium
Parc Olympique Lyonnais is a modern 59,186-seat stadium that ranks as the third largest in France, behind Stade de France in Saint-Denis and Orange Velodrome in Marseille. The venue has demonstrated remarkable versatility, hosting an outdoor Ligue Magnus ice hockey game between Lyon and Grenoble on 30 December 2016, where Grenoble defeated Lyon 5–2 with an attendance of 25,142 - setting an all-time record for ice hockey attendance in France. The stadium has also hosted rugby union's European Rugby Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup finals in 2016 and served as one of nine venues for France's hosting of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Olympique Lyonnais
Club Information
Official Name
Olympique Lyonnais
Short Name
LYO
Founding Year
1950
Tactical Formation
4-3-3
Market Value
€239.65m
Stadium Information
Stadium Name
Groupama Stadium
Capacity
59.186
Address
10 Avenue Simone Veil
City
Décines-Charpieu, Pháp
Surface
grass
Key Personnel
Captain
Alexandre Lacazette
Captain's Stats
175cm, 73kg
Head Coach
Paulo Alexandre Rodrigues Fonseca
Head Coach Age
53 Age
Coach Nationality
PT
Coach Contract
31/01/2025 - 30/06/2027
Recent Honours
| Season | Competition | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Cúp Quốc Gia Pháp | 🏆 2 |
| 2019-2020 | Cúp Liên Đoàn Pháp | 🏆 2 |
| 2019 | Emirates Cup | 🏆 1 |
| 2016-2017 | Siêu cúp Pháp | 🏆 2 |
| 2015-2016 | Siêu cúp Pháp | 🏆 2 |
Current Season Stats
| Competition | Rank | Matches | W-D-L | Points |
|---|
Goal Statistics
Serie B (ITA)
0 Scored - 0 Conceded
Europa League (UEFA)
18 Scored - 5 Conceded
Ligue 1 (FRA)
53 Scored - 40 Conceded
Europa League (UEFA)
16 Scored - 8 Conceded
Ligue 1 (FRA)
65 Scored - 46 Conceded