Stadium Lille Métropole

Coordinates: 50°37′52″N 3°08′15″E / 50.63111°N 3.13750°E / 50.63111; 3.13750
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Stadium Nord Lille Métropole
ES Wasquehal (1997–2005)
Lille OSC
(2004–2012)
Lille OSC (women) (2015–present)

Stadium Lille-Métropole is a multi-purpose stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. The stadium was built in 1976 and is able to hold 18,154 spectators. The architect of the stadium was Roger Taillibert.

It was used as the temporary home stadium of

ES Wasquehal, when the club played in Ligue 2 and National
, between 1995 and 2005.

The stadium has hosted several rugby matches, including France versus Argentina in

2000-01 Heineken Cup
between Stade Français and Munster.

Also, the venue has an athletics track, which hosted the 2002

.

Pink Floyd performed at the stadium during their A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour on July 28, 1988.

References

External links

  • Lille OSC's website, which includes pictures of the stadium (in French)