Stade Michel d'Ornano, Football stadium in Caen, France
Stade Michel d'Ornano is a football stadium in Caen, built between 1991 and 1993 to replace Stade de Venoix. Its pitch is surrounded by two tiered stands, one with a flat roof and lit panels, and a curved running track at a near corner. Capacity is about 20,300, and it hosts Stade Malherbe Caen.
The current stadium was built in the early 1990s, replacing an older facility that had served the city before. This new venue allowed the community to continue its football tradition with updated infrastructure.
The stadium is named after Michel d'Ornano, a figure of regional importance whose name remains tied to the place. Today it serves as a gathering point where supporters connect over their shared passion for the local team.
The stadium is easily accessible by car or public transport and has parking available on-site. Wheelchair users and visitors with mobility needs will find dedicated facilities and preferred access routes.
The record attendance at the stadium is 20,972, set during a match against Olympique de Marseille in 2004. Average crowds swing widely with the club's fortunes: matches regularly sell out in Ligue 1, while second-division seasons draw around 15,000.
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