Rugby World Cup 2023 | Venues: Stade de France in Saint-Denis

Rugby World Cup 2023 will be held at nine stadiums in nine cities across France from 8 September to 28 October.

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Built for the FIFA World Cup 1998, France’s national stadium has since also become home for the country’s rugby team.

Les Bleus first played in Saint-Denis on 7 February 1998 when Philippe Bernat-Salles and the late Christophe Dominici both crossed the whitewash in a 24-17 defeat of England.

In total, Stade de France has hosted 97 men’s Test matches – including a Rugby World Cup 1999 quarter-final and the France 2007 final.

South Africa beat England in both of those matches, and the Springboks will return to the iconic stadium on 23 September 2023 to play Ireland – the first time that fixture will be played at a Rugby World Cup.

According to the tournament’s official website, Stade de France will host 10 matches at Rugby World Cup 2023, including the mouthwatering opening match between Les Bleus and the All Blacks, both semi-finals, the bronze final and the final.

Capacity: 80 023

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