About this venue
Bollaert-Delelis Stadium is a distinctive English-style football venue, with four separate stands positioned close to the pitch. Its capacity of more than 38,000 spectators and its close association with RC Lens make it one of the most important sporting venues in northern France.
The steep stands and short distance from the playing surface create powerful acoustics and provide clear views from most sections. Modernised facilities include comfortable seating, refreshment kiosks and food and drink areas, although available services may vary depending on the event and ticket category.
The stadium is located at Avenue Alfred Maës, Lens, France. Entrances are arranged around the stadium forecourt, with signs from the surrounding streets and nearby bus stops directing visitors to the correct stand. Parking immediately beside the venue may be restricted during events, so visitors should check the organiser’s arrival instructions in advance; broader information about getting around Lens is provided below.
About the city: Lens
Lens, a city in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, is known for its strong sporting culture, mining heritage and events that attract visitors from many different countries. Stade Bollaert-Delelis is located close to the city centre, making Lens a particularly convenient destination for football matches, major sporting fixtures and other events. The programme is further expanded by the Arena Stade Couvert de Liévin in neighbouring Liévin, which is known for sporting competitions, concerts and entertainment shows. Compact distances and a selection of restaurants, bars and accommodation in Lens and the surrounding towns make it easy to plan a stay before and after an event.
The main transport hub is Gare de Lens, served by TER Hauts-de-France trains offering connections to Lille-Flandres station, Arras and other regional transport centres. The local TADAO bus network connects the railway station, city centre, Louvre-Lens, the stadium and surrounding municipalities, while Stade Bollaert-Delelis can also be reached on foot from the central part of the city. For visitors arriving by air, Lille Airport is the most practical option, with onward travel by road or rail via Lille, while drivers benefit from convenient access to the city and stadium via the A21 and A211 motorways.
Before or after an event, visitors can explore Louvre-Lens, a contemporary museum set within a landscaped park on a former mining site, and walk to Place Jean-Jaurès, the historic heart of the city beside Saint-Léger Church and the town hall. The mining history of the wider area is further reflected in the distinctive spoil heaps and industrial heritage sites found nearby. The combination of stadium atmosphere, art and a compact urban centre makes Lens a practical choice for visitors wishing to combine an event with a short city break in northern France.
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