Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Modern football stadium in Décines-Charpieu, France
Parc Olympique Lyonnais is a football stadium in Décines-Charpieu east of Lyon with a capacity of around 59,000 seats. The venue features modern architecture with complete roof coverage and offers seating across multiple tiers that wrap around the pitch.
Construction started in October 2012 and the stadium opened in January 2016. It replaced the former Stade de Gerland as the new home for Olympique Lyonnais and served as a host venue during the European Championship later that year.
The stadium name reflects its close connection to Olympique Lyonnais, whose home matches draw the largest crowds here. On match days the venue fills with supporters wearing club colors who create a lively atmosphere throughout the stands.
The location sits around 12 kilometers east of central Lyon and connects through the Décines-OL Vallée train station. Parking areas surround the venue along with nearby shops and restaurants for visitors to use before or after events.
The playing surface sits slightly below the surrounding ground level, which gives spectators on all tiers a direct view of the pitch. The outer facade alternates large glass sections with colored panels that shift appearance depending on time of day and light conditions.
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