Stade de la Licorne, Football stadium in Amiens, France
Stade de la Licorne is a football stadium in Amiens with around 12,000 seats and a distinctive transparent roof structure above the seating area. The modern design allows spectators an open view of the playing field.
The stadium opened on July 24, 1999, with an international football cup match between FC Nantes Atlantique and FC Girondins de Bordeaux. It replaced older sports facilities in the town and became the new center for football events in Amiens.
The name refers to the unicorn symbol found on Amiens city's coat of arms and the local football club's logo. This emblem connects the town's heritage with its modern sporting identity.
The stadium provides designated areas for visitors with reduced mobility, allowing them and a companion to enter free of charge. The modern facilities make it easy to navigate the grounds and find a good viewing spot.
Before the stadium officially opened for football matches, a major concert by French rock singer Johnny Hallyday took place there in July 1999. This early event demonstrated the venue's potential as an entertainment center beyond sports.
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