women men mixed PRACTICAL INFO LOCATION Décines-Charpieu , 18 km east of Lyon city centre GETTING THERE • Train (2 hours from Paris) • Tramlines T3 or T7 CAPACITY 59,186 NEARBY GAMES VENUE • Saint-Étienne Stadium NEARBY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • In Lyon itself: • Place Bellecour • Parc de la Tête d’Or • Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière • Confluences museum • Lugdunum museum • Museum and archeological site in Saint- Romain-en-Gal • The French Alps POST-2024 LEGACY Lyon stadium, the home ground of iconic French football club Olympique Lyonnais, will continue to host sporting and cultural events. Renowned as a gateway to the French Alps, Lyon is the capital of the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region and France’s third most populous city. Sitting at an important geographical crossroads in Europe, the city is well known for its historical and architectural monuments, features on the UNESCO World Heritage List and was named the culinary capital of France and the world at the end of the 20 th century. From an economic perspective, Lyon and the surrounding area form an attractive, dynamic hub that is easy to reach from anywhere in Europe, capitalising on acclaimed research centres and the prosperity created by a number of IT companies. Designed by the architectural design firm Populous, Lyon stadium was inaugurated in January 2016, a few months before the UEFA European Football Championship kicked off in France. This outstanding multipurpose 60,000-seater complex – the third largest French stadium by capacity – boasts a technologically advanced pitch, ample space for athletes to prepare, media facilities, hotels, food outlets, as well as exhibition areas spanning over 8,000 m². The stadium has a moderate environmental impact, with solar panels installed on the roof, a natural ventilation system and a rainwater recycling system. LYON STADIUM OLYMPIC GAMES FOOTBALL 2 events: 1 / 1 16-team tournament 12-team tournament P A R I S 2 0 2 4 O LY M P I C A N D P A R A LY M P I C V E N U E S : D A T A S H E E T 4 5