Matmut Stadium
Rugby stadium in Lyon, France
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Matmut Stadium is a rugby union stadium located in Vénissieux, Lyon, France with a capacity of 11,805, with slightly over 10,000 of those seated.[1] It 2011, it became the new home stadium of Lyon OU Rugby, replacing Stade Vuillermet. It opened on 19 November 2011, with a European Challenge Cup game against RC Toulon.[2] It was built in just three months after the club's promotion from the Pro D2 to the Top 14. The sponsor Matmut is a French insurance company.
LocationVénissieux, Lyon, France
Coordinates45°43′16.78″N 4°52′33.65″E
OwnerLyon OU Rugby
Capacity11,805 (10,007 seated)
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| Location | Vénissieux, Lyon, France |
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| Coordinates | 45°43′16.78″N 4°52′33.65″E |
| Owner | Lyon OU Rugby |
| Capacity | 11,805 (10,007 seated) |
| Surface | grass |
| Public transit |   États-Unis–Viviani |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | July 2011 |
| Opened | 19 November 2011 |
On November 6, 2016, the stadium broke its attendance record, with 11,805 spectators, for the Top 14 match Lyon - Toulon (Lyon won 27-13).[3]
