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About Centre Aquatique Olympique
Welcome to Centre Aquatique Olympique (CAO), the premier permanent Olympic-size aquatic center in Saint-Denis, just outside Paris. Built for Paris 2024 and designed for elite competition and public use, CAO features a main 50-meter pool plus additional facilities, ready to host future international events and everyday swimmers alike. Whether you’re attending a competition, a public swim session, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.
CAO opened to the public on June 2, 2025. The venue supports competitive disciplines including diving, artistic swimming, and water polo, and is slated to host the 2026 European Swimming Championships. Read on for seating configurations, parking, transportation options, and nearby accommodations and dining to plan a smooth trip to Saint-Denis.
Need more help navigating CAO? We’ve got you. From flexible seating configurations to reliable transit connections and partner hotel recommendations, you’ll find everything you need to make your visit straightforward and enjoyable. If you’re securing tickets, we’ll guide you to comfortable seating options and provide practical tips for a seamless experience around this world-class aquatic center.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 361-363 Avenue du Président Wilson, 93200 Saint-Denis, France.
- Venue type: Permanent Olympic-size aquatic center (bassin principal 50m, plus other pools) built for Paris 2024; designed for elite competition and public use after the Games.
- Seating capacity: Olympic configuration up to 6,000 seats; public configuration 2,500 seats, expandable to 5,000 with modular tribunes.
- Opening to public: June 2, 2025.
- Parking: Free parking for CAO users at Stade de France parking P1 (level -2); access via exit near Henri Delaunay; parking and pedestrian bridge may be closed during Stade de France events.
- Transit: Accessible via Metro lines 13 (Saint-Denis – Porte de Paris / Carrefour Pleyel) and 14 (Saint-Denis / Pleyel), RER B (La Plaine - Stade de France) and RER D (Stade de France, Saint-Denis), and Tramway T8 (Saint-Denis, Porte de Paris); pedestrian footbridge connects CAO to Stade de France.
- Nearby hotels: Ibis Saint-Denis Stade Ouest (20 Rue Jules Saulnier) and Novotel Paris Saint-Denis Stade Basilique (1 Place de la Porte de Paris), both within easy reach of the CAO.
- Notable events hosted: Hosted diving, artistic swimming, and water polo for Paris 2024; 2026 European Swimming Championships planned to be held there.