Stadium Nord Lille Métropole
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| Stadium Nord Lille Métropole | |
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| Former names | Stadium Nord de Villeneuve d'Ascq (1975–2006) |
| Location | Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France |
| Coordinates | 50°37′52″N 3°8′15″E / 50.63111°N 3.1375°ECoordinates: 50°37′52″N 3°8′15″E / 50.63111°N 3.1375°E |
| Built | 1975 |
| Opened | 25 June 1976 |
| Renovated | 2004 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Architect | Roger Taillibert |
| Capacity | 18,154[1] |
| Tenants | |
| ES Wasquehal (1997–2005) Lille OSC (2004–present) |
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Stade Lille-Metropole is a multi-purpose stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. The stadium was built in 1976 and is able to hold 18,154. The architect for the stadium was Roger Taillibert.
It is currently used, mostly, for football matches and is the temporary home stadium of Lille OSC, while Stade Borne de l'Espoir is being built. Previously, the club played in Stade Grimonprez Jooris. It was also the home stadium of ES Wasquehal, when the club played in Ligue 2 and National, between 1995 and 2005.
AC/DC concluded their For Those About to Rock Tour at the stadium on December 20, 1982.
Pink Floyd performed at the stadium during their A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour on July 28, 1988.
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[edit] External links
- Lille OSC's website, which includes pictures of the stadium (in French)
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