Stade Marcel Picot, Football stadium in Tomblaine, France.
Stade Marcel Picot is a football stadium in Tomblaine, near Nancy, with 20,087 covered seats. The pitch is surrounded by a red running-track edging and a moat instead of fences. The stands include the Hazotte tribune, whose base survived the 1999-2003 rebuild, and the Piantoni and Schuth stands behind the goals. A red wall along the near touchline bears the white text "AS NANCY LORRAINE" and a circular crest.
The stadium opened on 8 August 1926 as the Parc des sports du pont d'Essey, also called Stade de l'université, on six hectares in Tomblaine. It was renamed on 12 May 1968 after Marcel Picot, former president of the Stade universitaire lorrain and FC Nancy. Floodlights first came in 1963, and a new Hazotte stand followed in 1973.
The stadium serves as the home ground for AS Nancy Lorraine, where fans gather regularly to watch their team play throughout the season. It holds an important place in the local sports community.
The location in Tomblaine is accessible by public transport, as bus routes connect the area to the broader region. Arriving early is wise on match days to find good seating, especially for important games.
On 23 May 1988 the stadium hosted Michel Platini's jubilee, marking the end of the Nancy-born player's career. Pelé and Diego Maradona were among the football figures who joined him on the pitch.
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