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Paris Stade de France Tour

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Aerial view of the Stade de France
Stade de France interior with empty seats during 1.5-hour guided tour in Paris.
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Inside view of the Museum of  Stade de France
Stade de France interior view during a 1.5-hour guided tour with behind-the-scenes access.
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Stade de France interior with empty seats during 1.5-hour guided tour in Paris.
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Inside view of the Museum of  Stade de France
Stade de France interior view during a 1.5-hour guided tour with behind-the-scenes access.
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Stade de France interior with empty seats during 1.5-hour guided tour in Paris.
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Inside view of the Museum of  Stade de France
Stade de France interior view during a 1.5-hour guided tour with behind-the-scenes access.
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Guided tour of players' locker rooms

  • Enter a legendary venue: Discover Stade de France, home to the French national football team and the backdrop for music performances, cultural spectacles, and concerts.
  • Bilingual guided tours: Learn of secrets and historic moments within the stadium, including the €45 million roof investment. Tours are available in English and French.
  • Access to locker rooms: Get exclusive access to the players' locker rooms, a space that witnesses countless pre-match traditions and post-match emotions.
  • Panoramic views and museum visit: From the stands, take in panoramic views of the stadium and field. Your ticket includes entry to the Stade de France museum to relive legendary moments.

Guided tour of players' locker rooms

  • Enter a legendary venue: Discover Stade de France, home to the French national football team and the backdrop for music performances, cultural spectacles, and concerts.
  • Bilingual guided tours: Learn of secrets and historic moments within the stadium, including the €45 million roof investment. Tours are available in English and French.
  • Access to locker rooms: Get exclusive access to the players' locker rooms, a space that witnesses countless pre-match traditions and post-match emotions.
  • Panoramic views and museum visit: From the stands, take in panoramic views of the stadium and field. Your ticket includes entry to the Stade de France museum to relive legendary moments.

Inclusions

  • 1.5-hour tour of Stade de France
  • Guided tour in French or English (optional)
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the Stade de France
  • Access to Stade de France Museum
  • Tip: Arrive 30 minutes early to avoid the rush and to make the most of your experience.
  • Because of events held in the stadium, the tour is subject to change according to security requirements in force on the day of your visit.
  • For security reasons, your bag will be searched before you enter the stadium.
  • Wearing a mask is recommended.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
 Roland Garros Stadium interior view with tennis court and seating area\Aerial view of the Stade de France
Roland-Garros Stadium Guided Backstage Tour
Roland Garros statue at the entrance of the Paris stadium during a guided backstage tour.
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Stade de France interior with empty seats during 1.5-hour guided tour in Paris.
Roland Garros Stadium locker room during guided backstage tour in Paris.
Roland Garros Stadium tennis court with a tennis ball in Paris, France.
Inside view of the Museum of  Stade de France
Stade de France interior view during a 1.5-hour guided tour with behind-the-scenes access.
 Roland Garros Stadium interior view with tennis court and seating area\Aerial view of the Stade de France
Roland-Garros Stadium Guided Backstage Tour
Roland Garros statue at the entrance of the Paris stadium during a guided backstage tour.
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Stade de France interior with empty seats during 1.5-hour guided tour in Paris.
Roland Garros Stadium locker room during guided backstage tour in Paris.
Roland Garros Stadium tennis court with a tennis ball in Paris, France.
Inside view of the Museum of  Stade de France
Stade de France interior view during a 1.5-hour guided tour with behind-the-scenes access.
 Roland Garros Stadium interior view with tennis court and seating area\Aerial view of the Stade de France
Roland-Garros Stadium Guided Backstage Tour
Roland Garros statue at the entrance of the Paris stadium during a guided backstage tour.
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Stade de France interior with empty seats during 1.5-hour guided tour in Paris.
Roland Garros Stadium locker room during guided backstage tour in Paris.
Roland Garros Stadium tennis court with a tennis ball in Paris, France.
Inside view of the Museum of  Stade de France
Stade de France interior view during a 1.5-hour guided tour with behind-the-scenes access.
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Combo (Save 5%): Roland-Garros Stadium + Stade de France Guided Tour

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€33.25

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Visit 2 iconic sports stadiums with the convenience of just 1 ticket

  • Discover the world of French sport with this cost-effective combo, offering exclusive access to both Roland-Garros Stadium and Stade de France.
  • Step into the magnificent Roland-Garros, the heart of world tennis, and explore this legendary stadium with a guided tour in English, or French.
  • Feel the thrill of walking down the same corridor as tennis legends like Rafael Nadal, and explore the architectural marvel that is the Philippe-Chatrier court.
  • Journey through the Stade de France, where the French football team clinched the World Cup in 1998. Get a firsthand feel of the pitch, stands, and players' locker rooms.
  • The tour also includes entry to the Stade de France Museum, where you can explore the stadium's illustrious history and see memorabilia like Zinedine Zidane's 1998 World Cup jersey.

Visit 2 iconic sports stadiums with the convenience of just 1 ticket

  • Discover the world of French sport with this cost-effective combo, offering exclusive access to both Roland-Garros Stadium and Stade de France.
  • Step into the magnificent Roland-Garros, the heart of world tennis, and explore this legendary stadium with a guided tour in English, or French.
  • Feel the thrill of walking down the same corridor as tennis legends like Rafael Nadal, and explore the architectural marvel that is the Philippe-Chatrier court.
  • Journey through the Stade de France, where the French football team clinched the World Cup in 1998. Get a firsthand feel of the pitch, stands, and players' locker rooms.
  • The tour also includes entry to the Stade de France Museum, where you can explore the stadium's illustrious history and see memorabilia like Zinedine Zidane's 1998 World Cup jersey.

Inclusions

Roland-Garros Stadium

  • Entry to Roland-Garros Stadium
  • English or French guided tour

Stade de France

  • 1.5-hour tour of Stade de France
  • Guided tour in French or English (optional)
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the Stade de France
  • Access to Stade de France Museum

Roland-Garros Stadium

  • Tip: If you're a tennis fanatic, bring a small piece of chalk to mark your visit on the visitors' wall.
  • This tour is wheelchair accessible.
  • The stadium shop can be visited before or after the tour.
  • Due to the stadium's activities, some areas may not be accessible on the day of your visit.

Stade de France

  • Tip: For a fun photo opportunity, try to recreate the iconic victory pose of Zinedine Zidane in the 1998 World Cup final.
  • Because of events held in the stadium, the tour is subject to change according to security requirements in force on the day of your visit.
  • For security reasons, your bag will be searched before you enter the stadium.
  • Wearing a mask is recommended.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Saint-Denis Basilica exterior and Stade de France interior with guided tour access.
Exterior view of Basilica of Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis Basilica exterior with intricate Gothic architecture, Paris, France.
Stade de France interior view during a 1.5-hour guided tour with behind-the-scenes access.
Stade de France interior with empty seats during 1.5-hour guided tour in Paris.
Statue of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
Tainted glass windows inside Basilica of Saint-Denis
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Inside view of the Museum of  Stade de France
Saint-Denis Basilica exterior and Stade de France interior with guided tour access.
Exterior view of Basilica of Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis Basilica exterior with intricate Gothic architecture, Paris, France.
Stade de France interior view during a 1.5-hour guided tour with behind-the-scenes access.
Stade de France interior with empty seats during 1.5-hour guided tour in Paris.
Statue of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
Tainted glass windows inside Basilica of Saint-Denis
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Inside view of the Museum of  Stade de France
Saint-Denis Basilica exterior and Stade de France interior with guided tour access.
Exterior view of Basilica of Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis Basilica exterior with intricate Gothic architecture, Paris, France.
Stade de France interior view during a 1.5-hour guided tour with behind-the-scenes access.
Stade de France interior with empty seats during 1.5-hour guided tour in Paris.
Statue of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
Tainted glass windows inside Basilica of Saint-Denis
Aerial view of the Stade de France
Inside view of the Museum of  Stade de France
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Combo (Save 5%): Saint-Denis Basilica visit + Stade de France Guided Tour

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€25.65

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Tour two iconic French sites with a single ticket

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  • Plan a cost-saving visit to two iconic French landmarks–Basilica of Saint-Denis and Stade de France, located 3.5 kms from each other.

Basilica of Saint-Denis

  • Visit the final resting place of French royalty, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and admire its stunning Gothic architecture.
  • Refer to a multilingual leaflet (12 languages) to enjoy an educational tour of the church.

Stade de France

  • Get an exclusive guided tour with behind-the-scenes access to the players' locker rooks and a walk through the players' entry tunnel.
  • Also, your ticket includes a visit to the Stade de France museum, to learn about its history and construction.

Tour two iconic French sites with a single ticket

Combo deals

  • Plan a cost-saving visit to two iconic French landmarks–Basilica of Saint-Denis and Stade de France, located 3.5 kms from each other.

Basilica of Saint-Denis

  • Visit the final resting place of French royalty, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and admire its stunning Gothic architecture.
  • Refer to a multilingual leaflet (12 languages) to enjoy an educational tour of the church.

Stade de France

  • Get an exclusive guided tour with behind-the-scenes access to the players' locker rooks and a walk through the players' entry tunnel.
  • Also, your ticket includes a visit to the Stade de France museum, to learn about its history and construction.

Inclusions

Basilica of Saint-Denis

  • Entry to Basilica of Saint-Denis
  • Free leaflet in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Czech and Dutch
  • Tour group of 30 or less

Stade de France

  • 1.5-hour guided tour of Stade de France
  • Expert French or English-speaking guide
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the Stade de France
  • Access to Stade de France Museum

Basilica of Saint-Denis

  • Please note that there is free admission during the following days: European Heritage Days on the third weekend of Sep, and every first Sunday of the month from Nov to Mar.
  • Entry is free for anyone under the age of 18 years, and for European Union nationals or non-EU residents in France aged between 18 and 25 years (an ID is necessary).
  • Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult, jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old), holders of a valid education pass, and architecture students.
  • The leaflet is available in 12 languages including French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Czech and Dutch.
  • Note that the Basilica is both a museum and a church. For this reason, very occasionally, due to funerals or exceptional masses, the tour may be canceled or postponed
  • From October to April, it can get chilly inside the monument and so we advise visitors to dress warmly
  • Number of Steps: Nine steps to enter the royal necropolis, 15 steps to enter the crypt, and 15 steps to enter the upper choir
  • No dogs are allowed except for guide dogs for visually-impaired visitors
  • Luggage is not allowed

Stade de France

  • Tip: Arrive 30 minutes early to avoid the rush and to make the most of your experience.
  • Because of events held in the stadium, the tour is subject to change according to security requirements in force on the day of your visit.
  • For security reasons, your bag will be searched before you enter the stadium.
  • Wearing a mask is recommended.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Stade de France | The largest stadium in France

The beating heart of French sports and entertainment–is what best describes this iconic stadium located on the outskirts of Paris. With a seating capacity of 80, 698, Stade de France has been home to unforgettable moments in football, rugby, and live music.

While sitting in the stadium, surrounded by the electric energy of fans and supporters is an experience in itself, did you know you could take a tour of the stadium, in the quietness too? Here’s a guide with all the information you need to plan a tour of Stade de France, and not just for an upcoming sports spectacle.


Panoramic view of the Stade de France

Things to know before booking your Stade de France tour

  1. Tours to the stadium are timed, meaning you must choose a specific time slot for your visit. Each tour lasts for 1.5 hours; if you miss your slot, you must book another.
  2. Due to the stadium’s popularity (note: the largest stadium in France), the number of visitors per tour group is limited. So be sure to book your tour at least a month in advance.
  3. The stadium regularly hosts several events (sports and music) due to which the route itinerary may change, restricting views of the pitch. It’s recommended to check the events calendar before making a booking.
  4. The pitch is not visible during winter.
  5. Access to the Stade de France museum is included in the ticket; this visit is unguided.
  6. Tours are available in English and French. On special request, tours in Spanish, Dutch, and German can be arranged.
  7. Entry is free for children under the age of 5; discounted rates are available for ages 5–17.

An overview of Stade de France

Visitors enjoying football at stadium

History

Stade de France opened in 1998 as France’s national stadium, built specifically to host the FIFA World Cup, where it saw the French team’s historic victory on home soil. Commissioned in the early 1990s, the stadium was part of a vision to create a premier venue for major international sports and cultural events. Since its grand inauguration, it has become a landmark of French pride, regularly hosting top events in football and rugby, including UEFA Euro championships and Rugby World Cup matches. Over the years, Stade de France has also expanded its role to accommodate large-scale concerts and ceremonies, solidifying its reputation as a venue central to France’s most celebrated moments.

Stade de France Stands

Architecture

Stade de France is an architectural marvel, designed to reflect both strength and openness. Built to host the 1998 FIFA World Cup, it features a striking elliptical shape and a massive roof that appears to float above the stands, offering unobstructed views from every seat. The roof, supported by 18 steel masts, covers all seats while leaving the pitch open to natural light, a rare design that balances protection with environmental harmony. The seating is also fully retractable, allowing transformations for different events, from football and rugby matches to concerts and athletics. With a capacity exceeding 80,000, its blend of flexibility and aesthetic appeal makes it one of the world’s most versatile and admired stadiums.

Football players tackling for the ball

Events

Stade de France is a premier venue for world-renowned sports events and concerts, drawing fans from across the globe. Over the years, it has hosted major competitions including the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, Six Nations rugby matches,  and recently, the Paris Olympics 2024. Beyond sports, it’s a hotspot for music and entertainment, where legends like Beyoncé, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Coldplay have delivered unforgettable performances. From electrifying concerts to prestigious international tournaments, the stadium is where unforgettable memories are made. Every event, whether a thrilling football match or a superstar concert, captures the energy and excitement that Stade de France is celebrated for.

Plan your visit

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Stade de France interior during 1.5-hour guided tour in Paris.
  • The stadium is open all year round, but timings will vary based on the events being held.
  • Exceptionally closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
  • Stadium tours take place daily, with the choice of multiple time slots throughout the day.
  • Note: Guided tours are unavailable on the days of an event and the day before it as well.
  • The first tour starts at 10am; the last tour starts at 4pm.
  • The tour duration is 1.5 hours.

Address: 93200 Saint-Denis, France

Find on Maps

By bus: 139 / 153 / 173 / 255 / 350

By RER: B and D

By metro: Lines 12, 13, and 14

By tram: No 1 and 8

By train: Line H

By car: Parking is available for cars and motorcycles, but on event days, only accredited and ticketed vehicles are allowed.

Man approaching the entry of Stade de France

In total, the stadium has 18 entrances.
For guided tours, entry is through entrance H.

For ticketed events, entrance will be mentioned.

Secure lockers for storing your belongings at the entrance of a tourist attraction.
  • Wifi
  • Locker facility
  • Toilets
  • Food & beverages - restaurant and food stalls
  • Paid parking
  • Guided tours (English & French)
assistance dog helping out its parent
  • Reserved parking on every parking level
  • All entry gates (except E & T) have adapted barriers, thus allowing easy entry to all wheelchair users.
  • Washrooms are disabled-friendly
  • Guide dogs are welcome
girl sitting inside a restaurant
  • Le {Club}: This chic, budget-friendly restaurant near Stade de France specializes in French-inspired dishes with a contemporary flair. It’s a favorite for pre-event gatherings.

Must-try: Duck confit with truffle-infused mashed potatoes

  • Balyann: A cozy, family-run gem serving traditional Armenian and Mediterranean plates, Balyann’s homey flavors and warm ambiance draw in locals and visitors alike.

Must-try: Grilled lamb skewers with Armenian spices

  • Kick-off: Known for its lively, sports-themed decor, this bistro offers generous servings of French classics—an ideal spot for fans gathering before or after the game.

Must-try: Classic steak-frites with peppercorn sauce

Tourists wearing comfortable sneakers
  • Arrive at the stadium at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit, for security checks.
  • The tour is a 1.2 km walk, so wear comfortable footwear.
Basilica of Saint-Denis
  • Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis: Revered as the burial site for French royalty, this Gothic masterpiece draws visitors with its stunning stained glass and rich historical significance.
    Distance from the stadium: 4.7 km
  • Saint-Ouen Flea Market: A bustling hub of vintage treasures and antiques, Saint-Ouen is a dream for collectors and wanderers seeking unique finds and Parisian charm.
    Distance from the stadium: 5 km
  • La Cité des Sciences et de L'lndustrie: Europe’s largest science museum, this interactive space captivates minds of all ages with exhibits on innovation, space exploration, and more.
    Distance from the stadium: 5.8 km

Frequently asked questions about the Stade de France tour

What are the types of tickets available for the Stade de France tour?

Stade de France offers options for guided tours, with access to special stadium areas and museum entry. There is also a combo tour of Saint-Denis Basilica, with a multilingual leaflet as an introduction to the landmark.

How far in advance should I book my tickets?

Since Stade de France is one of Paris' popular attractions, booking at least a month in advance is best, particularly for weekends or holidays. Booking early ensures you get your preferred time slot.

What is the cancellation policy for the Stade de France tickets?

Tickets can be canceled up to 48 hours in advance of the tour, for a full refund.

What can I expect on a guided tour of Stade de France?

A guided tour provides an insider’s view of the stadium, including exclusive access to player locker rooms, the pitch, and a walk through the player's tunnel. Guides are knowledgeable in the stadium’s history and architecture, offering stories and insights beyond what you’d get on a self-guided visit.

What’s the best time to visit Stade de France to avoid large crowds?

To enjoy a quieter experience, visit on weekdays; weekends and public holidays tend to attract larger crowds.

Is photography allowed during the tour?

Yes, photography is permitted, so you can capture memories of your experience. However, some restricted areas may have limitations, so follow your guide’s instructions.