description Stade Bollaert-Delelis Overview
Stade Bollaert-Delelis is a football stadium located in Lens, northern France, and serves as the home ground of Racing Club de Lens. Opened in 1933, it has a seating capacity of approximately 38,000, which is notable as it exceeds the town's population. The stadium hosted matches during the 1984 European Championship, the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2016.
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Which football club plays at Stade Bollaert-Delelis?
RC Lens plays its home matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, northern France. The club's supporters are known for creating a particularly loud atmosphere, especially in the Marek stand.
Why is Stade Bollaert-Delelis said to hold more people than Lens?
The stadium accommodates roughly 38,000 spectators, while the commune of Lens has a smaller resident population. This unusual relationship is often cited as evidence of RC Lens's support across the wider former mining region.
Which major tournaments have used Stade Bollaert-Delelis?
The stadium staged matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016. It was renovated before Euro 2016, with the work temporarily forcing RC Lens to play home fixtures elsewhere.
Who are Bollaert and Delelis in the stadium's name?
The ground was originally named for Félix Bollaert, a director of the local mining company associated with its construction. The name of former Lens mayor André Delelis was added in 2012.
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