Stadium de Toulouse, previously named Stadium Municipal, is the largest multi-purpose stadium in Toulouse, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches, mainly those of the Toulouse Football Club, as well as rugby matches for Stade Toulousain in the European Rugby Champions Cup or Top 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]
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| Full name | Stade de Toulouse |
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| Location | 1, Allée Gabriel Biènés, Toulouse, France |
| Coordinates | 43°34′59″N 1°26′3″E / 43.58306°N 1.43417°E |
| Owner | Mairie de Toulouse |
| Capacity | 33,150[1] (after most recent renovation works) |
| Surface | AirFibr (hybrid grass) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1937 |
| Renovated | 1949, 1998 and 2016 |
| Tenants | |
| Toulouse FC (1970-present) Stade Toulousain (selected matches) | |
History
editThe stadium was built in 1937 for the 1938 FIFA World Cup (but again under construction, the World Cup matches were played in the Stade 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 the 1998 FIFA World Cup.[3]
It was also used as a host venue during the 2007 Rugby World Cup for 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 Jackson performed in front of 40,000 people during his Dangerous World Tour on 16 September 1992.[5]
Transport
editThe stadium is served by two bus stops (West and East), where Tisséo buses 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 extended Toulouse tramway.[6]
Tournament results
edit1938 FIFA World Cup
editThe stadium was initially one of the venues of the 1938 FIFA World Cup but again under construction, the matches were played in the Stade du T.O.E.C. in Toulouse too.[citation needed]
1998 FIFA World Cup
editThe stadium was one of the venues of the 1998 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 |  FR Yugoslavia |
Round of 16 |
2007 Rugby World Cup
editThe stadium was one of the venues for rugby union's 2007 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
editThe stadium was one of the venues of UEFA 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
editStadium Municipal has hosted 14 rugby league internationals, 13 of them involving the France national team, since 1953.[7]
| Test# | Date | Result | Attendance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 October 1953 | Other Nationalities def. France 15–10 |
12,190 | 1953–54 European Rugby League Championship |
| 2 | 7 November 1954 | France drew with  Great Britain 13–13 |
37,471 | 1954 Rugby League World Cup |
| 3 | 8 January 1956 | France def. Great Britain 24–7 |
10,184 | 1956 France vs New Zealand series |
| 4 | 3 November 1957 | Great Britain def. France 25–14 |
15,762 | |
| 5 | 6 March 1960 | France def. Great Britain 20–18 |
15,762 | |
| 6 | 2 February 1969 | France def. Great Britain 14–9 |
15,536 | |
| 7 | 28 November 1971 | France drew with New Zealand 3–3 |
5,000 | 1971 France vs New Zealand series |
| 8 | 2 February 1972 | Great Britain def. France 10–9 |
11,508 | |
| 9 | 5 November 1972 |  Australia def. France 31–9 |
10,332 | 1972 Rugby League World Cup |
| 10 | 2 March 1975 | France def. Wales 14–7 |
7,563 | 1975 Rugby League World Cup |
| 11 | 7 December 1980 | New Zealand def. France 11–3 |
3,000 | 1980 France vs New Zealand series |
| 12 | 5 November 2000 | France def. South Africa 56–6 |
7,969 | 2000 Rugby League World Cup Group 3 |
| 13 | 6 November 2000 |  Papua New Guinea def.  Tonga 30–22 |
3,666 | |
| 14 | 18 November 2005 | New Zealand def. France 38–22 |
12,500 | 2005 France vs New Zealand |
Fronton facilities
editStadium de Toulouse is also home to several fronton walls on the stadium campus, which are used for local handball/pelota sports. Most recently, in August 2022, it played host to an international One-Wall handball/Wallball tournament, the 2022 French Open, part of the European 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 Gaels GAA Club and the local Government.
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Restructuration du Stadium de Toulouse pour l'Euro 2016". projets-architecte-urbanisme.fr. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ "Football stadiums of the world – Stadium List Europe - Football stadiums of the world". www.fussballtempel.net. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ "France 1998 World Cup matches, by Stadium. Toulouse: Stadium Municipal". 1800-WorldCup.com. TravelNotes.org. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ^ http://www.ticketbooth.org.uk/rugby-tickets/games/France-South-Africa-rugby-tickets.php France v South Africa 2009
- ^ "Michael Jackson Returns Twice to Toulouse". La Dépêche du Midi. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
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. Retrieved 4 April 2018.