description Stade Pierre-Mauroy Overview
Stade Pierre-Mauroy is a multi-purpose stadium located in Villeneuve-d'Ascq near Lille, France, serving as the home ground for the Ligue 1 football club Lille OSC. Inaugurated in 2012, the venue is renowned for its architectural features, including a retractable roof and a movable hydraulic pitch that allows the natural grass surface to be stored outside. This design enables the arena to host indoor sports like basketball and tennis, as well as large-scale concerts, alongside football matches. It was one of the host venues for the UEFA Euro 2016 championship.
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Why does Stade Pierre-Mauroy have a movable pitch?
The main pitch can slide outside the stadium, exposing an arena floor beneath part of the stands. This lets the venue host concerts, basketball, tennis and other indoor events without sacrificing Lille OSC's football surface.
Can matches continue when it rains at Stade Pierre-Mauroy?
Yes. The stadium has a retractable roof that can fully cover the playing area, an unusual feature among major French football grounds.
Which football club plays at Stade Pierre-Mauroy?
Lille OSC, commonly called LOSC, has used it as its home ground since the stadium opened in 2012. The venue is in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, just outside Lille.
Has Stade Pierre-Mauroy hosted major international tournaments?
It staged six matches during UEFA Euro 2016, including Wales's quarterfinal victory over Belgium. Its enclosed configuration has also hosted Davis Cup tennis and basketball games.
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