Stade Sabathé, Rugby stadium in Montpellier, France
Stade Sabathé is a rugby ground in the Croix d'Argent district of Montpellier, inaugurated in 1930. Two covered side stands hold 2,800 of its 8,000 places, and the pitch measures 100 by 70 metres. A long fascia board above the main stand carries advertising signs, among them "AS BÉZIERS" and "Conseil Général de l'Hérault".
The stadium was founded in 1930 and initially served as home to local rugby teams. It played an important role in the city's sports history until it underwent a shift in its primary function in the early 2000s.
The stadium has borne the name of Jean Sabathé, captain-coach of US Montpelliéraine who died of a heart attack in 1941, since 1944. Its advertising fascia carries the names of AS Béziers and the Conseil Général de l'Hérault, a reminder of the ground's long ties to regional rugby.
Stade Sabathé sits in the Croix d'Argent district, about fifteen minutes by transport from Montpellier's Saint-Roch station. Bus line 17 stops at Stade Sabathé, and Mas Drevon station on tram line 2 is close by. Two covered side stands seat 2,800 spectators, with 10 places reserved for people with disabilities.
The stadium was once the site of important moments in French rugby history and drew fans from across the region. Today it functions as a versatile venue that supports not only professional but also youth and women's competitions.
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