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Paris La Défense Arena

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Capacity32,000
CityNanterre
CountryFrance
Opened2017
SurfaceArtificial
Home teamsRacing 92
CompetitionsChampions Cup, Top 14

Paris La Défense Arena holds 32,000 for rugby and is Racing 92’s home in Nanterre, west of Paris. It is the largest indoor arena in Europe and the only fully enclosed top-flight rugby venue in France.

Paris La Défense Arena capacity

Rugby capacity is 32,000. The building converts to a concert configuration holding around 40,000, which is what it is used for most of the year.

An indoor pitch

Being fully enclosed, the arena uses an artificial surface. Conditions never vary, and Racing’s game at home is played dry and fast regardless of the month.

Who plays here

Racing 92 play Top 14 and Champions Cup rugby here, having moved from Stade Yves-du-Manoir in Colombes in 2017.

Last updated 23 August 2026