Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Football stadium in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The Stade Olympique de la Pontaise is a multi-purpose sports facility in northern Lausanne with roofed main stands and floodlight towers positioned at the corners. The complex includes a grass football pitch and a 400-meter synthetic running track for hosting various athletics competitions.
The venue was established in 1904 and underwent complete reconstruction in 1954 to accommodate five FIFA World Cup matches. This major renovation transformed it into a modern sports facility that continues to host football and athletics events.
The stadium serves as home to FC Lausanne-Sport, drawing local football supporters who gather to cheer for their team. It also hosts major track and field competitions where international athletes compete in front of thousands of spectators.
The easiest access is by bus lines 1 or 21 from Lausanne station to the Stade Olympique stop. The site sits on open ground and is also reachable on foot from the station if you have about 20 minutes to spare.
During the 1980s, major international music acts including Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, and Elton John performed at this sports venue. This musical chapter in the stadium's past is often overlooked by visitors focused on its sporting events today.
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