| Capacity | 12,500 |
|---|---|
| City | La Rochelle |
| Country | France |
| Opened | 1925 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Home teams | La Rochelle |
| Competitions | Champions Cup, Top 14 |
Stade Marcel-Deflandre holds 12,500 and is Stade Rochelais’ home, close to the Atlantic in La Rochelle. It sells out for effectively every Top 14 fixture.
Stade Marcel-Deflandre capacity
Capacity is 12,500. The ground is small by Top 14 standards, and the club’s season-ticket demand has consistently outrun the seats available.
Back-to-back European titles
La Rochelle won the Champions Cup in 2022 and 2023, beating Leinster in both finals. Deflandre carried the home legs of both campaigns.
Who plays here
Stade Rochelais play Top 14 and Champions Cup rugby at the ground, named after a former club president killed in the Second World War.
Last updated 23 August 2026
