Stadium guide · Lens, France
Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
Home of RC Lens since 1933
RC Lens' home since 1933 — Les Sang et Or, the blood-and-gold of the Lens kit, named for the colours of the mining company that founded the club. The ground holds UEFA Category Four classification and is owned by the local communauté d'agglomération rather than by the club. The Lensois are famous for one of the loudest home atmospheres in French football, particularly for the Northern derby with Lille.
Capacity
38,223
Opened
1933
Postcode
62300
Stands
4
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History
About Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Stade Bollaert-Delelis opened in 1933 as Stade Félix-Bollaert, named for the director of the Compagnie des mines de Lens who oversaw its construction in the former coalfields of Pas-de-Calais. The ground was built specifically for RC Lens, then a club run by the local mining company, and the connection to the region's industrial heritage has shaped the ground's identity ever since. The stadium was renamed in 2012 to add the surname of André Delelis, the former mayor of Lens and minister under François Mitterrand, in recognition of his role in the ground's reconstruction. Successive refurbishments for Euro 84, the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2016 lifted capacity through the years. The current 38,223 figure is notable because it is greater than the population of Lens itself (roughly 30,800 at the most recent census) — a ratio unique among major European football grounds.
Seating layout
Stade Bollaert-Delelis seating plan & capacity
Bollaert-Delelis is a complete, four-stand bowl with no major gaps at the corners — the configuration keeps crowd noise locked inside the ground. The Tribune Delacourt (south) is the loudest section. The Tribune Marek lower midfield offers the best sight-lines. Premium hospitality is concentrated along the Tribune Marek upper.
Tribune Marek
Side stand along the touchline, two tiers. Named in honour of Maryan Wisniewski's grandson and other RC Lens stalwarts. Houses the directors' box and the main hospitality areas.
Tribune Lepagnot
Side stand opposite the Marek, two tiers. Houses the players' tunnel and the main press tribune.
Tribune Trannin (North)
Behind the north goal, two tiers. Named for Joseph Trannin, the former RC Lens player. Houses the away allocation in a corner for Ligue 1 and European fixtures.
Tribune Delacourt (South)
Behind the south goal — the spiritual home of RC Lens' most vocal support, headquarters of the Red Tigers ultras and the Lensois supporters' groups. Among the loudest single stands in French football.
Getting there
How to get to Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Stade Bollaert-Delelis is at 62300, Lens, France. Match-day travel is busiest from 90 minutes before kick-off — plan to arrive earlier than the gates open if you want to avoid queues.
- Train
- Lens SNCF station is roughly a 15-minute walk to the south-west of the ground. Matchday TER services run from Lille Flandres and Arras, with onward shuttle bus connections.
- Bus
- Tadao bus routes 11 and 31 stop near the stadium on matchdays.
- Walk
- From Lens city centre via Avenue Alfred Maes: roughly 10-15 minutes on foot.
- Drive
- From the A21 autoroute, take exit 6.1 toward Lens-Centre and follow signs to the stadium.
- Parking
- Matchday parking around the stadium is limited and largely permit-restricted. The Lens train station car park and the Avion park-and-ride are the most reliable matchday options.
Behind the scenes
Stade Bollaert-Delelis stadium tour
RC Lens offer guided tours of Stade Bollaert-Delelis on selected non-matchdays, covering the dressing rooms, players' tunnel and pitchside. Bookable through the official RC Lens website.
On match-day
Match-day at Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off. The loudest atmosphere is in the Tribune Delacourt (south). The Northern derby (Derby du Nord) with Lille is the loudest fixture of the season. Pre-match: the Place Jean-Jaurès in central Lens hosts an open-air supporters' gathering on most matchdays. Concessions accept cash and card.
Stadium facts
Stade Bollaert-Delelis key facts
- Stade Bollaert-Delelis has a capacity of 38,223 — greater than the population of Lens itself (roughly 30,800).
- Opened in 1933 as Stade Félix-Bollaert, named for the director of the Compagnie des mines de Lens.
- Renamed in 2012 to add the surname of André Delelis, the former mayor of Lens.
- The ground hosted matches at Euro 1984, the 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2016.
- The Tribune Delacourt behind the south goal is among the loudest single stands in French football.
Tickets
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FAQ
Stade Bollaert-Delelis — frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Stade Bollaert-Delelis?
Stade Bollaert-Delelis has a capacity of 38,223 and is the home of RC Lens. The ground first opened in 1933.
Where is Stade Bollaert-Delelis?
Stade Bollaert-Delelis is in Lens, France. The postcode is 62300. The most common transit option is Lens SNCF station is roughly a 15-minute walk to the south-west of the ground. Matchday TER services run from Lille Flandres and Arras.
What stands does Stade Bollaert-Delelis have?
Stade Bollaert-Delelis has 4 stands: Tribune Marek, Tribune Lepagnot, Tribune Trannin (North), Tribune Delacourt (South).
What is the postcode for Stade Bollaert-Delelis?
The postcode for Stade Bollaert-Delelis is 62300. Lens, France.
Where can I park at Stade Bollaert-Delelis?
Matchday parking around the stadium is limited and largely permit-restricted. The Lens train station car park and the Avion park-and-ride are the most reliable matchday options.
Are there Stade Bollaert-Delelis stadium tours?
RC Lens offer guided tours of Stade Bollaert-Delelis on selected non-matchdays, covering the dressing rooms, players' tunnel and pitchside. Bookable through the official RC Lens website.
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