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Stade Geoffroy-Guichard

AS Saint-Étienne · Saint-Étienne, France

Ligue 2 soccer stadium active
76
TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
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Team
AS Saint-Étienne
Capacity
42,000
Year Built
1931
Surface
grass
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Stade Geoffroy-Guichard

Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is a soccer venue located in Saint-Étienne, France, with a seating capacity of 42,000. It is home to AS Saint-Étienne, who compete in Ligue 2. Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is one of 68 venues in France tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 1st among Ligue 2 stadiums by capacity.

About Stade Geoffroy-Guichard

Stade Geoffroy-Guichard

Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne has earned its fearsome nickname "le Chaudron" (the Cauldron) for good reason, having hosted some of football's most electric atmospheres during the legendary AS Saint-Étienne's glory years. This 42,000-seat stadium has welcomed the world's greatest sporting events, from World Cup matches to European Championships, all while maintaining its reputation as one of France's most intimidating and atmospheric venues. Whether you're a football purist or simply love experiencing venues where history and passion collide, this green-tinted fortress offers an authentic taste of French sporting culture at its most intense.

Historic moments
1976
UEFA European Championship Semi-Final
36,000 attendance
Continental Championship
1984
UEFA European Championship Group Stage
38,500 attendance
Continental Championship
1998
FIFA World Cup Group Stage
35,500 attendance
World Cup
1998
FIFA World Cup Round of 16
30,600 attendance
World Cup
2016
UEFA European Championship Round of 16
38,842 attendance
Continental Championship
2016
UEFA European Championship Group Stage
38,000 attendance
Continental Championship
Score breakdown: Capacity 16p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 15p