Stade de France in Paris: Tickets and Tours

If you are visiting this beautiful city and want to visit one of the most popular attractions in Paris for sports lovers, you cannot miss the world-famous Stade de France.

The Stade de France in Paris was one of the venues for the 1998 World Cup and the 2016 European Championship and is one of the most modern stadiums in Europe. In addition to its attractive architectural style, the technology and features make this stadium a benchmark both in Europe and worldwide.

The most comprehensive option

Paris Stade de France Guided Tour

The most comprehensive tour with admission to the museum included

You will tour the entire Stade de France, with access to exclusive behind-the-scenes areas and the museum, accompanied by a professional guide who will tell you everything you want to know.

From S$31 at Hellotickets

On this comprehensive tour, you will visit the entire stadium accompanied by a specialised guide, who will also take you behind the scenes to areas not open to the general public, making this tour a unique opportunity.

You will also have exclusive access to the Stade de France Museum in Paris, where you can see a wide collection of objects that are part of the history of this stadium and French sporting history.

Recommended if... you are a sports fan.

Excursions to the Stade de France can be booked at the stadium itself or online at Hellotickets.

In my opinion, booking online with a specialist company is the most convenient option because you have more choice of dates and there are usually significant discounts on admission prices to various attractions, including the Stade de France.

Another option is to buy your ticket for the tour in person at the Stade de France ticket office, but this is the least recommended option, because it means you have left buying your tickets to the last minute and it is almost certain that you will not find a place, at least during the high season.

The starting point for this tour is the Stade de France shop, where you will meet your guide and the rest of the group who will be taking the tour with you. From there, you will tour the stadium facilities and your guide will tell you all about the architecture, features and events that have taken place there over the years.

The guided tour also includes a behind-the-scenes tour, which gives you access to private areas of the stadium that are not open to the general public and can only be visited on this type of private tour.

After finishing your tour of the stadium and its private areas, you will move on to the second stage of your tour, the Museum. In the museum, which is included in the price of the tour, you will see a huge number of objects related to the history of the stadium and the main sports played there, football and rugby. The Stade de France is home to the French rugby team, one of the best in the world, and all international rugby matches are played there when France is hosting.

After finishing the museum visit, the tour is over, but before you leave, you can stop by the shop again to pick up a souvenir.

Interesting details about this tour

• Price: from approximately £17 per person.
• Duration: approximately 1 hour and a half.
• Transportation: you must arrive by your own means, by metro, bus, car or taxi.
• Advantages of this option: the price also includes admission to the Stade de France Museum and a behind-the-scenes tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: it is only available in two languages, French and English.

What will I see on the Stade de France tour?

The Stade de France, with its impressive contemporary architectural style, has a capacity of 80,000 and hosts the most important national and international football and rugby events. It also hosts the most popular shows, such as concerts by Madonna, the Rolling Stones, ACDC and Beyoncé. [The Stade de France](Official Stade de France ticket office: concerts (stadefrance.com)){target="_blank" rel="noopener"} has a varied [calendar of events](Official Stade de France ticket office: concerts (stadefrance.com)){target="_blank" rel="noopener"}, so you may be able to attend one during your trip to Paris.

During your visit, you will tour not only the playing field but also the changing rooms, private boxes, and the benches where the substitutes and technical staff of the different teams sit, among other places.

In the museum, you can see a complete collection of the trophies won by France, mainly in football, and objects related to both sporting and cultural events that have taken place at the Stade de France since its inauguration in 1998, on the occasion of the World Cup hosted by France.
If you are travelling with children, they will really enjoy this tour. You can also have fun with them at one of the activities for children in Paris, which offer something for everyone.

Miscellaneous facts about the Stade de France in Paris

Learn some of the historical facts that make the Stade de Paris a must-see for sports and culture fans:

• On 2 July 1992, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) selected France to host the 1998 FIFA World Cup. At that time, there was no stadium in Paris capable of hosting an event for more than 45,000 people, so the French government committed to building an 80,000-seat stadium that could host the most popular international sporting events.
• After 31 months of construction, the Stade de France was inaugurated with a friendly football match between France and Spain.
• The following events have been held at the Stade de France: the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 2003 World Championships in Athletics, the 2007 Rugby World Cup, three Champions League finals, the 2010 Heineken Cup final (now known as the European Champions Cup) and the 2016 UEFA European Football Championship. UEFA Euro 2016.
• The Stade de France is the stadium that has hosted the most prestigious sporting events in the world.
• Since its inauguration, the Stade de France has hosted more than 500 special events and some 35 million spectators.

Getting to the Stade de France is quite simple as all public transport stops near the stadium. The address of the Stade de France is Stade de France 93200 Saint Denis, France GPS: Latitude: 48.918 / Longitude: 2.351.

How to get to the Stade de France by suburban train?

There are two suburban train stops near the Stade de France, lines B and D.

• If you are travelling on line B, you should get off at La Plaine Stade de France station. The journey takes 4 minutes from Gare du Nord and 8 minutes from Châtelet. Trains run every three minutes, but this may vary depending on events and the day of the week, so it is best to check with the train company on the day of your visit. The last train leaves at 12:41 a.m., but it is also advisable to check this information on the day of your tour.

• If you are travelling on line D: you should get off at the Stade de France - St Denis stop. The journey takes 5 minutes from Gare du Nord and 9 minutes from Châtelet. Trains are supposed to run every 6 minutes depending on events, but I would advise checking with the company on the day you plan to go, as this may vary. The last train leaves at 12:31 a.m.
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How to get to the Stade de France by metro?

You can use metro lines 12 and 13 as follows.

• If you use line 13, you should get off at the St Denis - Porte de Paris station. The journey takes 16 minutes from Saint-Lazare station, 20 minutes from Invalides and 25 minutes from Montparnasse. Trains run every 3 minutes depending on events, and the last train leaves at 1:40 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 12:40 a.m. on other days of the week.
• If you are using line 12, you should get off at the Aubervilliers - Saint-Denis Front Populaire station. The train takes 15 minutes to reach the station from Saint-Lazare station and 30 minutes from Montparnasse. Trains run every 5 minutes depending on events, and the last train leaves at 12:35.

It is advisable to check both the frequency and departure times on the day of your trip directly with the metro company.

If this is your first visit to Paris and you are not yet familiar with how to get around the city, check out the different ways to get around Paris and you will find it very easy to reach all the places of interest.

It is very easy to travel by metro as there are very detailed underground maps. If you still have questions, learn how to use the Paris metro in the simplest way possible.

Tickets to the Stade de France are included in the Paris Pass, which, in addition to free admission to the Stade de France, also gives you many other benefits.

The Paris Pass makes it much easier to organise your itinerary in Paris, as it gives you free admission to many places of interest, such as museums and monuments.

At museums where you don't get free admission with the card, you're almost certain to get some kind of discount or benefit. You'll also get discounts at shops, restaurants, transport and some shows.

The only tours available at the Stade de France are guided tours. It is not possible to visit the stadium on your own, unless you are attending an event, but in that case, you would not be able to visit the entire stadium, only access the match or show.

If you plan to go to a match or show at the Stade de France in Paris during your stay in the city, you should know that you will not be able to see behind the scenes of the stadium or the museum unless you purchase a ticket for the guided tour.

The guided tour of the Stade de France in Paris is well worth it if you are a sports fan and interested in sports history, as you will be able to enter areas that are not open to the general public and receive a detailed explanation of everything related to the stadium, from its architecture to interesting historical facts.

The Stade de France is located in the Plaine Commune region. In addition to the Stade de France, in the Plaine Commune you can visit the Saint-Ouen market, which is the largest flea market in the world.

The market covers more than 7 hectares, with around 2,200 stalls and boutiques offering a unique spectacle that attracts bargain hunters and visitors in general.

You can find all kinds of traditional antiques, such as furniture, bronze statues, lamps, tableware, jewellery, toys, books, magazines and clothing, among other things. You can also go in search of more unusual items, such as scientific apparatus, marine objects and collectors' items of the most varied origins.

Another point of interest you can visit in the Plaine Commune is the Basilica of Saint Denis, dedicated to the first Bishop of Paris who was martyred and beheaded in the 2nd century AD. This basilica has beautiful stained glass windows and the crypts are also open to visitors.

You can also enjoy the other sides of the city on one of the best tours of Paris.

Here are some tips for your trip to Paris to help you organise everything more easily.

• Book your tickets in advance.

• Arrive a few minutes before the tour starts so you can be close to the guide and hear all the explanations clearly.

• Wear comfortable clothing and footwear as you will be walking a lot.

If you are taking the tour in summer, wear sunscreen because you will be walking around the outdoor stadium.

• Try to use public transport, as it is quicker and easier than travelling by car.