Things need to know about the nine host stadiums for Rugby World Cup 2023

Posted by Xchange Tickets on February 22nd, 2023

Things need to know about the nine host stadiums for Rugby World Cup 2023

An overview of the nine stadiums used for the France Rugby World Cup 2023 is provided by Rugby World. The top male rugby players in the world will show their skills and compete in the Rugby World Cup 2023. We are offering Rugby World Cup Tickets. Rugby admirers can get World Cup Tickets through our trusted online ticketing marketplace. 

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It which will be held in France from September 8 to October 28. You may find all the information you need on this page regarding the Rugby World Cup 2023 venues that will serve as game sites.

Here is the list of nine venues which feature the RWC 2023 competition.

Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France's Nouveau Stadium de Bordeaux, is often referred to as the Matmut Atlantique for sponsorship reasons.  It was officially opened on May 18, 2015. The stadium hosted its first concert on June 29, 2017, by Céline Dion. It is one of nine to stage the Rugby World Cup 2023. It held five games during UEFA Euro 2016, five rugby union Top 14 semifinals from the 2014–15 season, and the 2018 Coupe de la Ligue Final.

Seating Capacity: 42,115

Uses: Rugby Union, Football, Concerts

RWC Matches to be held:

Romania versus Ireland (Pool B, 9 September)

Fiji versus Wales (Pool C, 10 September)

Chile versus Samoa (Pool D, 16 September)

Romania versus South Africa (Pool B, 17 September)

Georgia versus Fiji (Pool C, 30 September)

Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille

Stade Pierre-Mauroy will host two of England's pool games at the Rugby World Cup 2023. The stadium was constructed in 2012 and can hold a little over 50,000 spectators. It has already hosted several international competitions, such as EuroBasket 2015 and UEFA Euro 2016.

One of the biggest stadiums in France is Stadium Pierre-Mauroy, which can hold a little over 50,000 spectators.  The Rugby World Cup venue in the southern part of Lille, which will host two of England's pool games at RWC 2023, will also serve as the location for the handball and basketball competitions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Seating Capacity: 50,186

RWC 2023 games to be held:

Uruguay versus France (Pool A, 14 September)

Argentina versus Chile (Pool D, 23 September)

Romania versus Scotland (Pool B, 30 September)

Samoa versus England (Pool D, 7 October)

Romania versus Tonga (Pool B, 8 October)

Parc Olimpique Lyonnais

The city of Lyon, France, is situated at the meeting point of the Rhône and Saône rivers, approximately 470 kilometres southeast of Paris. The Groupama Stadium is another name for the OL Stadium.  Four Pool A matches will be held in this RWC 2023 host city, which is a first.

The most spectators for an ice hockey game ever played in France were 25,142 at a Ligue Magnus match between Lyon and Grenoble on December 30, 2016, which was played at the Parc Olimpique Lyonnais.

Capacity: 59,186

Date Finished: January 2016

Uses: Rugby Union, Football, Ice Hockey, Concerts

RWC 2023 Games that will be held:

Brazil versus Namibia (Pool A, 27 September)

Italy versus France (Pool A, 6 October)

Australia versus Wales (Pool B, 24 September)

Uruguay versus New Zealand (Pool A, 5 October)

Australia versus Italy (Pool A, 29 September)

Stade Velodrome, Marseille

A legendary stadium that has had three renovations since it first opened. RWC 2007's Stadium Vélodrome played host to two quarterfinals. Olympique de Marseille's home stadium and a FIFA World Cup host location in 1938 and 1998,

Since playing Stade Toulousain at home in a Top 14 match, RC Toulonnais has made a few more trips. This location will hold four RWC 2023 pool matches. To become an eyewitness to the current rugby champion’s encounters you can buy France Rugby World Cup Tickets from our online platform.

Seating Capacity: 67,394

Completed in: June 1937, most recent renovations summer of 2014

Utilize: Cycling, Football, Rugby League, and Rugby Union

RWC 2023 Games that will be held:

Argentina versus England (Pool D, 9 September)

Scottish versus South African (Pool B, 10 September)

Africa versus France (Pool A, 21 September)

Tonga versus South Africa (Pool B, 1 October)

Quarterfinal 1st (Winner Pool C versus Runner-up Pool D, 14 October)

Quarterfinal 3rd (Winner Pool D versus Runner-up Pool C, 15 October)

Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes

During the Rugby World Cup 2007, one of the tournament's most memorable matches was held at Stadium de la Beaujoire.

The 1984-opened Stadium de la Beaujoire is the home of Ligue 1 team FC Nantes and served as the venue for games of the FIFA World Cup in 1998, where Brazil defeated Denmark 3-2. At Stadium de la Beaujoire, four games are scheduled for RWC 2023.

Seating Capacity: 37,473

Completed in: May 1984

Uses: Rugby Union, Football

RWC 2023 Games that will be held:

Tonga versus Ireland (Pool C, 16 September)

Brazil versus Chile (Pool D, 30 September)

Georgia versus Wales (Pool C, 7 October)

Argentina versus Japan (Pool D, 8 October)

Stade de Nice, Nice

OGC Nice is based at Stadium de Nice, popularly referred to as Allianz Riviera due to sponsorship. Due to sponsorship, the stadium is also recognized as Allianz Riviera. It has served as the venue for games at the UEFA Euro 2016 and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019. The French national football team has also played a few times at the stadium.

Also, it has hosted performances by Celine Dion, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z. Rugby World Cup 2023 will mark the first time games at a significant rugby tournament are played in Stadium de Nice, despite the stadium having hosted previous Toulon matches. Only one international rugby Test match has ever taken place at this World Cup venue, a 32-3 victory for France over Scotland in August 2019.

Seating Range: 35,169

Completed in September 2013

Uses: Football, concerts, and rugby union

RWC 2023 Matches to be hosted:

Portugal versus Wales (Pool C, 16 September)

Japan versus England (Pool D, 17 September)

Uruguay versus Italy (Pool A, 20 September)

Tonga versus Scotland (Pool B, 24 September)

Stade de France, Saint-Denis

The national rugby team of France plays its home matches at the stadium, which was built for the FIFA World Cup in 1998. On February 7th, 1998, Saint-Denis saw the debut of Les Bleus.

The Stadium de France has hosted 97 men's test games in total, including the final of the 2007 France World Cup and the RWC 1999 quarterfinal. Both of those contests saw South Africa defeat England, and on September 23, 2023, the Springboks will play Ireland at the historic stadium for the first time during the Rugby World Cup.

At RWC 2023, Stadium de France will host ten games in total, including the tantalising opener between the All Blacks and the French, both semifinal matches, the bronze medal match, and the championship game.

Sating Rang: 81,500

Completed in September 2013

Utilizes: Football, concerts, and rugby union

Matches to be hosted:

Portugal versus Wales (Pool C, 16 September)

Japan versus England (Pool D, 17 September)

Uruguay versus Italy (Pool A, 20 September)

Tonga versus Scotland (Pool B, 24 September)

Quarter Final 2 (Winner Pool B versus Runner-up Pool A, 14 October)

Quarter Final 4 (Winner Pool A versus Runner-up Pool B, 15 October)

Semi-Final 1 (Winner Quarter Final 1 versus Winner Quarter Final 2, 20 October)

Semi-Final 2 (Winner Quarter Final 3 versus Winner Quarter Final 4, 21 October)

Bronze Final (Runner-up Semi-Final 1 versus Runner-up Semi-Final 2, 27 October)

Final (Winner Semi-Final 1 versus Winner Semi-Final 2, 28 October)

Stade Geoffroy-Guichard

Stadium Geoffroy-Guichard, although predominantly a football stadium, has also served as the setting for prestigious rugby matches, including contests at the Rugby World Cup 2007. It has also served as the venue for some of the largest football games in the world over the past century, including contests at UEFA Euro 1984 and 2016.

The oldest stadium chosen to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023 also served as the site for three pool matches in the Rugby World Cup in 2007, two of which featured Scotland.

Seating capacity: 41,965

Uses: Rugby Union, Football

Matches to be hosted:

Italy vs Namibia (Pool A, 9 September)

Australia versus Fiji (Pool C, 17 September)

Argentina versus Samoa (Pool D, 22 September)

Australia versus Portugal (Pool C, 1 October)

Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse

The last venue on this list, which also served as the site of numerous matches during the 2007 Rugby World Cup, is situated on the island of Ramier in Toulouse's River Garonne. The Toulouse Stadium was built initially to host the FIFA World Cup in 1938.

If they are eligible to represent Africa 1, Fiji, Japan, and the All Blacks are already assured of returning to the venue for RWC 2023.

Seating Rang: 33,150

Built-in 1937, the most current modifications were finished in the spring of 2016.

Utilizes: Football, concerts, rugby union, and rugby league

RWC 2023 Games to be held:

Chile versus Japan (Pool D, 10 September)

Namibia versus New Zealand (Pool A, 15 September)

Portugal versus Georgia (Pool C, 23 September)

Samoa versus Japan (Pool B, 28 September)

Portugal versus Fiji (Pool C, 8 October)

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