Sapiac Stadium

Centre disciplines

Rugby

Description

The stadium is located in a residential area 5 minutes from the city center. The sports complex is closed off and includes a VIP car park. Nicknamed  ²the bowl², it can seat 11,937 spectators and is dedicated to rugby union. Concerning sporting events, the stadium consists of a grandstand with an artifical turf and a grass annex with direct access to a weight room, changing rooms equipped with recovery pools and a physiotherapy/massage room. Informal meeting rooms, video screening spaces and press conference venues are available. The conference venue, Valorem right next to the stadium offers a restaurant and the possiblity of hiring an outside caterer. The resident club USM Rugby (https://usmsapiac.fr) plays in the professional Rugby league (Pro Division 2 in 2020).

Special features

Close to the city center, the stadium has a modern infrastructure and a high quality pitch thanks to extensive work recently carried out to obtain its certification as an accredited sporting venue.

Known for

• 2003 : Final of the French Championship Pro D2
• 2011 : Final of the French Championship League 1
• 2015 :International Match France v Wales for the Women’s Six Nations Tournament
• 2017:International Match France v Wales for the under 20’s Six Nations Tournament

Optional extras

Meeting room Internet access Ice bath Equipment available for private use Secure storage area Infirmery Floodlit facilities International airport nearby Hospital nearby Relaxation room Physiotherapy room Weights room Film screening room Sauna