Stadium of La Duchère

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The Duchère-Balmont Stadium, formerly the Duchère Stadium or the Balmont Stadium, is a stadium located in the 9th arrondissement of Lyon in the district of La Duchère. Fourth of the Lyon agglomeration by its capacity (after Lyon Olympic Park, Gerland Stadium and Matmut Stadium), it hosts many disciplines: football, athletics, rugby at XV, rugby at XIII, American football, etc. Besides, the outdoor pool of the Duchère is next to it.

Since autumn 2000, roller skaters can benefit from a speed ring of 400 metres. It is the resident stadium of the football club Lyon-La Duchère and the Rink hockey club Lyon. Since 2012, the Stéphane-Diagana Athletics Hall has been located in close proximity.