Matmut Stadium

Matmut Stadium is a rugby union stadium located in Vénissieux, Lyon, France with a capacity of 11,805, with slightly over 10,000 of those seated. It was the home stadium of Lyon OU and replaced Stade Vuillermet. It opened on 19 November 2011, with a European Challenge Cup game against RC Toulon. It was built in just three months after the club's promotion from the Pro D2 to the Top 14. The sponsor Matmut is a French insurance company.

Matmut Stadium
LocationVénissieux, Lyon, France
Coordinates45°43′16.78″N 4°52′33.65″E
Public transit États-Unis–Viviani
OwnerLyon OU
Capacity11,805 (10,007 seated)
Surfacegrass
Construction
Broke groundJuly 2011
Opened19 November 2011 (2011-11-19)
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