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🏟️ Address: Stade de Nice, Rue Jules Bianchi, Saint-Isidore, Nice, France Directions in Google Maps
The Stade de Nice is located in the heart of the Éco-Vallée, situated in the western suburbs of Nice approximately 10 km from the city centre and about 5 km from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. It can be easily reached by car, and there is plenty of nearby stadium parking. It can also be reached by public transport on event days, with a special tram service from central Nice the most straightforward option for those who do not wish to travel by car.
On non-event days, travelling by car is the best means of reaching the venue.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Stade de Nice. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
The Stade de Nice has approximately 12,000 official parking spaces, with the majority of those available to visitors and members of the public. Public car parking spaces can be found in the following car parks:
Free event day shuttle buses regularly ferry visitors between Car Parks P3, P4, and P5 and the stadium perimeter, before and after events.
Visitors are encouraged to book car parking spaces in advance by contacting the organisers of the event they are attending, however paying upon arrival is also possible, subject to availability.
Whilst there is a very small number of parking spaces for disabled persons in Car Parks P1 and P2, disabled visitors are encouraged to book a space in advance in Car Park P0, which is primarily reserved for business visitors and commercial partners, as well as disabled people. Car Park P0 is located off Rue Jules Bianchi, within the structure of the stadium itself. To pre-book accessible parking places, disabled persons should contact the organiser of the event they are attending.
Those coming by car are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys, as the roads surrounding the stadium can become very busy on event days.
It takes 20-25 minutes to reach the Stade de France from Nice city centre by taxi, and 10 minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. Those coming by taxi are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys, however, as the roads surrounding the stadium can become very busy on event days.
There is a taxi drop-off point on on the south side of the venue, on Rue Alain Mimoun, close to the roundabout the road shares with Boulevard des Jardiniers. The drop-off point is clearly signposted around the stadium perimeter, though is most easily accessed when travelling eastward along Rue Alain Mimoun.
As the capital of France’s famous Côte d'Azur (the French Riviera), accommodation in Nice can be pricey. Everything from luxurious waterfront hotels to boutique penthouse apartments competes to catch your eye, but thanks to its pocket size, more affordable options are never far from the action.
There is a wide range of food and drink outlets in operation on match days, including concessions counters throughout the stadium concourses, and food trucks and other outlets on the stadium forecourts.
Alcohol cannot be brought into the stadium from outside. Metal cans, plastic bottles, and glass containers are also prohibited.
The stadium gates typically open between 90-120 minutes before the start of events.
Re-entry is not permitted: once you have exited the stadium you will not be re-admitted.
Toilets are located throughout the stadium.
Accessibility
There are dedicated entry points around the stadium perimeter for people with disabilities or reduced mobility. There are 9 elevators within the stadium, providing access to the different levels of the venue. At the entrances attendees can ask for a stadium staff member to guide them to their seating area or to the nearest elevator.
There are 131 disabled-accessible seats and wheelchair viewing bays at the Stade de Nice; 88 are located in the lower tier, 16 in the middle tier, and 27 in the upper tier. All disabled-accessible seats/bays are located adjacent to a companion seat. In order to obtain a ticket for an accessible section, contact the organisers of the specific event you wish to attend.
The following public bus routes stop close to the Stade de Nice:
All aforementioned bus routes operate daily from early morning until the evening, with the exception of the 43, which only runs until late afternoon.
Tram
On most event days, Line 3 of the Tramway de Nice is specially diverted to provide visitors to the Stade de Nice with an easy journey from Nice city centre. On these days, the tram travels from Chemins de fer de Provence station to Saint-Isidore station, which is located a 750 m (9 min) walk from the stadium. The tram journey takes approximately 10 minutes. To check whether the match day service is running on the day of your event, click here.
Alternatively, for example on non-event days or on event days on which Line 3 is not travelling directly to the stadium from Nice city centre, visitors to the Stade de Nice can take tramway Line 2 from the city centre to Digue des Français, and then take Line 3 from Digue des Français to Saint-Isidore station.
Train
Nice-Ville, the city's primary rail hub, is located on the south side of the city centre. To reach the Stade de Nice from the station, take the train to Nice Saint-Augustin, and then Line 3 of the Tramway de Nice to Saint-Isidore station.
It takes approximately 40 minutes to cycle to the Stade de Nice from central Nice, and just 20 minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. As you approach the stadium there are road-adjacent cycle paths around the venue perimeter, for example along Boulevard des Jardiniers.
There is a free bike parking zone on the north side of the stadium, on Rue Pancho Gonzalez, close to the road's junctions with Boulevard des Jardiniers, Avenue Pierre de Coubertin, and Rue Jules Bianchi. The bike parking area is located a 200 m (2 min) walk from the stadium turnstiles.
Due to the often hot weather which the south coast of France enjoys, bike rides should be undertaken with caution, and with the climate in mind. Routes should be planned in advance, and staying hydrated is recommended.
As the Stade de Nice is located some way outside of the city centre, walking is only truly viable from the small communes and towns in the immediate vicinity of the stadium, such as Cal de Spagnol, Sainte Marguerite, and La Lingostière.
Due to the often hot weather which the south coast of France enjoys, walks should be undertaken with caution, and with the climate in mind. Routes should be planned in advance, and staying hydrated is recommended.
Lost property
To claim an item of lost property after departing the venue contact the stadium by email: objetstrouves@allianz-riviera.fr.
Luggage hold
There are free-to-use storage lockers located by each set of entry steps.
First aid
Emergency service personnel are present at the stadium on event days. Contact the nearest member of stadium staff should you or anyone else require medical attention.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the stadium: simply connect to the "AllianzRiviera" network.
Stade de Nice has a capacity of approximately 35,624. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Rue Jules Bianchi, Saint-Isidore, Nice, , France.
