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About Stade de Hainaut
Welcome to Stade de Hainaut, the premier sports and events venue in Valenciennes, France. Opened in 2011 to replace the former Stade Nungesser, this modern stadium is home to Valenciennes FC and has hosted major international moments, including select matches during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. With a football capacity of around 24,926 seats and a concert capacity approaching 40,000, the stadium is versatile for sports and large-scale events. Whether you’re catching a VAFC match, a concert, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, transit, and nearby where to stay and eat. Secure your seats early and plan your day with ease—we’ve got you.
Located at 1 Avenue de Reims, 59300 Valenciennes, Stade de Hainaut is well-integrated into the city’s transport network, making it accessible for locals and visitors alike. In the pages below, you’ll find details on tribune sections, how to reach the venue by tram, parking options, and nearby hotels and restaurants you can trust.
Tip: For match days, tram Line T1 provides direct service from the Nungesser stop, with free tram rides on match nights. There are multiple park-and-ride relais around the city to help you avoid city center congestion. If you’re planning a concert or event, anticipate larger crowds and check event-specific transport guidance. For lodging, consider nearby hotels like Hotel Baudouin, Grand Hôtel de Valenciennes, and B&B HOTEL Valenciennes Marly for convenient stays close to the stadium. For dining, our affiliate partners offer dependable options near the venue to fuel up before or after an event.
Venue details: Stade de Hainaut seats the home VAFC team across tribunes named Nungesser, Nord, Sud, and Présidentielle. Each seating area has distinct views and access routes; a detailed Plan des tribunes du Stade du Hainaut is available for optimal seating planning. If you’re planning a multi-day trip around a larger event, treat each date as standalone per ticketing pages to keep things simple and transparent.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: Valenciennes, France. Official address per Valenciennes FC: 1 Avenue de Reims, 59300 Valenciennes.
- Capacity: Football capacity ~24,926 seats (≈25k); concert capacity up to ~40,000.
- Opened: 2011; construction cost around €75 million; architects Michel Macary and Aymeric Zublena.
- Tenant: Valenciennes FC (VAFC).
- Seating plan: Tribunes include Nungesser, Nord, Sud, and Présidentielle; detailed plan available (Plan des tribunes du Stade du Hainaut).
- Transit and parking: Access via tram (Line T1 from Nungesser; free tram on match nights) and nearby park-and-ride options (5 relais de parking).
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Baudouin (Valenciennes), Grand Hôtel de Valenciennes, B&B HOTEL Valenciennes Marly.
- Notable events: Hosted several 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup matches (group games, Round of 16, quarter-final).
- Renaming/demolition: Not demolished or renamed; it replaced the former Stade Nungesser (demolished around 2012).