Stadium de Toulouse
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| Full name | Stade de Toulouse |
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| Location | 1, Allée Gabriel Biènés,Toulouse,France |
| Coordinates | 43°34′59″N1°26′3″E/ 43.58306°N 1.43417°E |
| Owner | Mairie deToulouse |
| Capacity | 33,150[1](after most recent renovation works) |
| Surface | AirFibr (hybrid grass) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1937 |
| Renovated | 1949, 1998 and 2016 |
| Tenants | |
| Toulouse FC Stade Toulousain(selected matches) | |
Stadium de Toulouse,previously namedStadium Municipal,is the largestmulti-purpose stadiuminToulouse,France. It is currently used mostly forfootballmatches, mainly those of theToulouse Football Club,as well asrugbymatches forStade Toulousainin theEuropean Rugby Champions CuporTop 14.It is located on the island of Ramier near the centre of Toulouse. It is a pure football and rugby ground, and therefore has no athletics track surrounding the field. The stadium is able to hold 33,150 people.[2]
History[edit]
The stadium was built in 1937 for the1938 FIFA World Cup(but again under construction, the World Cup matches were played in theStade du T.O.E.C.,4 kilometers further North) and has undergone two extensive renovations, in 1949 and 1997.
The stadium staged six matches during the1998 FIFA World Cup.[3]
It was also used as a host venue during the2007 Rugby World Cupfor games such as Japan-Fiji, won by the latter 35–31. On 13 November 2009 the stadium hosted international rugby again when France hosted South Africa. At the time, South Africa were leading the series by 20 wins to 10 (6 drawn).[4]
Michael Jacksonperformed in front of 40,000 people during hisDangerous World Touron 16 September 1992.[5]
Transport[edit]
The stadium is served by two bus stops (West and East), whereTisséobuses L4 (Cours Dillon-Basso Cambo), 34 (Arènes-Université Paul Sabatier), L5 (Empalot-Roques/Roquettes) and 152 (Empalot-Roques/IUC) stop. Shuttle buses operate on match days from Esquirol metro (Line A), and the stadium is also a short walk (~10 mins) from metro stations Empalot and Saint Michel-Marcel Langer (Line B). It is also near the Croix de Pierre stop of the newly extendedToulouse tramway.[6]
Tournament results[edit]
1938 FIFA World Cup[edit]
The stadium was initially one of the venues of the1938 FIFA World Cupbut again under construction, the matches were played in theStade du T.O.E.C.in Toulouse too.[citation needed]
1998 FIFA World Cup[edit]
The stadium was one of the venues of the1998 FIFA World Cup,and held the following matches:
| Date | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Pool | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 June 1998 |  Cameroon |
1–1 |  Austria |
Group B | 33,500 |
| 14 June 1998 |  Argentina |
1–0 |  Japan |
Group H | |
| 18 June 1998 |  South Africa |
1–1 |  Denmark |
Group C | |
| 22 June 1998 |  Romania |
2–1 |  England |
Group G | |
| 24 June 1998 |  Nigeria |
1–3 |  Paraguay |
Group D | |
| 29 June 1998 |  Netherlands |
2–1 |  Yugoslavia |
Round of 16 |
2007 Rugby World Cup[edit]
The stadium was one of the venues forrugby union's2007 World Cup
| Date | Pool | Home team | Away team | Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2007 | Pool B |  Japan |
31 |  Fiji |
35 | 34,500 |
| 16 September 2007 | Pool D |  France |
87 |  Namibia |
10 | 35,339 |
| 25 September 2007 | Pool C | Romania |
14 |  Portugal |
10 | 35,526 |
| 29 September 2007 |  New Zealand |
85 | Romania |
8 | 35,608 | |
UEFA Euro 2016[edit]
The stadium was one of the venues ofUEFA Euro 2016,and hosted the following matches:
| Date | Time (CET) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 June 2016 | 15:00 |  Spain |
1–0 |  Czech Republic |
Group D | 29,400 |
| 17 June 2016 | 15:00 |  Italy |
1–0 |  Sweden |
Group E | 29,600 |
| 20 June 2016 | 21:00 |  Russia |
0–3 |  Wales |
Group B | 28,840 |
| 26 June 2016 | 21:00 |  Hungary |
0–4 |  Belgium |
Round of 16 | 28,921 |
2023 Rugby World Cup matches[edit]
| Date | Time (CET) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 September 2023 | 13:00 | Japan |
42–12 |  Chile |
Pool D | 30,187 |
| 15 September 2023 | 21:00 | New Zealand |
71–3 | Namibia |
Pool A | 31,996 |
| 23 September 2023 | 14:00 |  Georgia |
18–18 | Portugal |
Pool C | 31,889 |
| 28 September 2023 | 21:00 | Japan |
28–22 |  Samoa |
Pool D | 31,794 |
| 8 October 2023 | 21:00 | Fiji |
23–24 | Portugal |
Pool C | 32,223 |
Rugby League Test matches[edit]
Stadium Municipal has hosted 14rugby leagueinternationals, 13 of them involving theFrance national team,since 1953.[7]
| Test# | Date | Result | Attendance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 October 1953 | Other Nationalitiesdef.France15–10 |
12,190 | 1953–54European Rugby League Championship |
| 2 | 7 November 1954 | Francedrew with Great Britain13–13 |
37,471 | 1954Rugby League World Cup |
| 3 | 8 January 1956 | Francedef.Great Britain24–7 |
10,184 | 1956France vs New Zealand series |
| 4 | 3 November 1957 | Great Britaindef.France25–14 |
15,762 | |
| 5 | 6 March 1960 | Francedef.Great Britain20–18 |
15,762 | |
| 6 | 2 February 1969 | Francedef.Great Britain14–9 |
15,536 | |
| 7 | 28 November 1971 | Francedrew withNew Zealand3–3 |
5,000 | 1971France vs New Zealand series |
| 8 | 2 February 1972 | Great Britaindef.France10–9 |
11,508 | |
| 9 | 5 November 1972 |  Australiadef.France31–9 |
10,332 | 1972Rugby League World Cup |
| 10 | 2 March 1975 | Francedef.Wales14–7 |
7,563 | 1975Rugby League World Cup |
| 11 | 7 December 1980 | New Zealanddef.France11–3 |
3,000 | 1980France vs New Zealand series |
| 12 | 5 November 2000 | Francedef.South Africa56–6 |
7,969 | 2000Rugby League World CupGroup 3 |
| 13 | 6 November 2000 |  Papua New Guineadef. Tonga30–22 |
3,666 | |
| 14 | 18 November 2005 | New Zealanddef.France38–22 |
12,500 | 2005France vs New Zealand |
Fronton facilities[edit]
Stadium de Toulouse is also home to severalfrontonwalls on the stadium campus, which are used for local handball/pelota sports. Most recently, in August 2022, it played host to an internationalOne-Wall handball/Wallballtournament, the 2022 French Open, part of theEuropean 1-Wall Tour,with Great Britain's Dan Grant winning the Men's Open title and Helena Hernanz Sanchez of France winning the Women's Open title. The 2022 Open was organised with the help and support of the Tolosa GaelsGAAClub and the local Government.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^"Restructuration du Stadium de Toulouse pour l'Euro 2016".projets-architecte-urbanisme.fr.22 August 2013.Retrieved4 April2018.
- ^"Football stadiums of the world – Stadium List Europe - Football stadiums of the world".www.fussballtempel.net.Retrieved4 April2018.
- ^"France 1998 World Cup matches, by Stadium. Toulouse: Stadium Municipal".1800-WorldCup.com.TravelNotes.org.Retrieved5 October2012.
- ^http://www.ticketbooth.org.uk/rugby-tickets/games/France-South-Africa-rugby-tickets.phpFrance v South Africa 2009
- ^"Michael Jackson Returns Twice to Toulouse".La Dépêche du Midi.29 June 2011.Retrieved11 November2018.
Michael Jackson only came once to Toulouse, on September 16, 1992. It was at the Stadium in front of 40,000 spectators.
- ^Tisséo Toulouse transport network
- ^Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew."Stade Municipal - Results - Rugby League Project".www.rugbyleagueproject.org.Retrieved4 April2018.
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