Stade Chaban-Delmas

Stade Jacques Chaban-Delmas

Full name	Stade Chaban-Delmas
Former names	Parc Lescure
Address	Place Johnston, Bordeaux, 33000
Location	Bordeaux, Gironde, France
Coordinates
Capacity	34,694
Surface	Grass
Construction
Built	1930
Opened	12 June 1938
Renovated	1935, 1987, 1998
Closed	2015
Architect	René Buthaud, Jacques d'Welles, Raoul Jourde
Tenants
FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1938–2015) Union Bordeaux Bègles (2011–present)

Location of the Stade Jacques Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux (at left, in pink, along the boulevard Leclerc).

Stade Chaban-Delmas is a sporting stadium located in the city of Bordeaux, France. It was the home ground of FC Girondins de Bordeaux. Since 2011 it has also hosted matches of Top 14 rugby team Union Bordeaux Bègles.

Until 2001, the stadium's name was the Stade du Parc Lescure, so called after the fallow lands on which it was built (Lescure is from earlier d'Escure, a transformation of "des Cures," part of the name of the chapelle Saint-Laurent-des-Cures-lès-Bourdeaus, formerly a prominent feature of the area). That year it was renamed after politician Jacques Chaban-Delmas, who was the mayor of Bordeaux from 1947 to 1995.

First built in 1930 as a cycle-racing track, in 1935 it was reconfigured to accommodate the upcoming 1938 FIFA World Cup. It was the first stadium in the world to have stands entirely covered without any pillars obstructing visibility of the playing area. Classified as a historic building, its restoration has been difficult, as its roof does not cover seats built after 1984 on the old cycle track.

The current seating capacity of the stadium is 34,462, following a series of expansions of the stands, in particular for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. A record 40,211 spectators were in attendance on 24 April 1985 to watch a match between Girondins de Bordeaux and Juventus. In preparation of several matches that were held here for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, two giant television screens measuring 37 m² were installed.

The tunnel connecting the locker rooms of the players to the ground is the longest in Europe (close to 120 meters).

On 19 July 2011, FC Girondins de Bordeaux announced plans to construct a new stadium, located in Bordeaux-Lac, with seating capacity of 42,115 for sporting events. Construction of the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux began in 2013 and ended in April 2015.

1938 FIFA World Cup

The "Council Stadium" at the time accommodated two matches for the 1938 FIFA World Cup: a quarter final and the match for third place. At the time the stadium's capacity was 25,000 people.

• Brazil 2–1 Czechoslovakia ; (Quarter Final)
• Sweden 2–4 Brazil ; (match for third place)

1998 FIFA World Cup

The stadium accommodated five pool matches and a match for the finals in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

• Italy 2–2 Chile : 11 June 1998 (Group B)

Spectators: 31,800; Goals: Vieri (10th), Salas (45th, 49th), Baggio (85th PEN)

• Scotland 1–1 Norway : 16 June 1998 (Group A)

Spectators: 31,800; Goals: Flo (46th), Burley (66th)

• Belgium 2–2 Mexico : 20 June 1998 (Group E)

Spectators: 31,800; Goals: Wilmots (41st, 47th), García Aspe (55th PEN), Blanco (62nd)

• Saudi Arabia 2–2 South Africa : 24 June 1998 (Group C)

Spectators: 31,800; Goals: Bartlett (19th, 90th PEN), Al-Jaber (45th PEN), Al-Thuniyan (74th PEN)

• Argentina 1–0 Croatia : 26 June 1998 (Group H)

Spectators: 31,800; Goal: Pineda (36th)

• Romania 0–1 Croatia : 30 June 1998 (Round of 16)

Spectators: 31,800; Goal: Šuker (45 + 2nd PEN)

2007 Rugby World Cup

The Stade Chaban-Delmas hosted four matches during the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Pool B

• Canada 12 – 12 Japan : 25 September 2007
• Canada 6 – 37 Australia : 29 September 2007

Pool D

• Ireland 32 – 17 Namibia : 9 September 2007
• Ireland 14 – 10 Georgia : 15 September 2007

Top 14 and Rugby Pro D2

The Stade Chaban-Delmas has held many semi-finals for the Top 14 rugby competition and has received several finals until the 70's. It also hosted the 2013 promotion playoff final in Rugby Pro D2.

Since 2011 it has also hosted matches of Top 14 rugby team Union Bordeaux Bègles.

Public transport

• The stadium is served by the Bordeaux Tramway Line A. Station: Stade Chaban-Delmas and bus n° 9.

See also

• Battle of Bordeaux (football)

External links

• [1] (Girondins de Bordeaux)

Preceded by Cardiff Arms Park Cardiff

Heineken Cup Final Venue 1997–98

Succeeded by Lansdowne Road Dublin