Stade Pelé, Football stadium in 13th arrondissement of Paris, France
Stade Pelé is a football ground in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, between Porte d'Ivry and Avenue de la Porte de Vitry. Its pitch has an artificial turf surface, marked with white lines and a centre circle, with a yellow corner flag. A covered grandstand of 209 seats in three rows stands near the changing rooms on the far side of the field.
The stadium belongs to the belt of municipal sports facilities laid out along the boulevard périphérique. It was renovated in 2019 after the successive promotions of its resident club, FC Gobelins, which became Paris 13 Atletico in 2020; the old 600-seat stand was demolished and replaced by a covered 209-seat stand on three rows. Renamed Stade Pelé in March 2023 after the Brazilian's death, it was officially inaugurated in June 2024 with FIFA president Gianni Infantino present.
The stadium serves as the home venue for Paris 13 Atletico, a local football club that plays matches here in the French third division. It anchors the sporting life of the 13th arrondissement and draws football supporters from the surrounding area.
The stadium sits near Porte d'Ivry station and is easily accessible via Paris Metro Line 7 and tramway Line 3a. Visitors can reach the location conveniently by public transport and explore the surrounding neighborhood before or after attending an event.
The stadium was officially inaugurated in June 2024 in the presence of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, more than a year after it was renamed for Pelé in March 2023. The Brazilian, a three-time world champion, had died in December 2022.
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