Paris La Défense Arena

About Paris La Défense Arena

Paris La Défense Arena is the largest indoor arena in Europe, seating up to 40,000 for rugby. It is the home ground of Racing 92, one of France's most ambitious clubs. The arena is a remarkable feat of engineering — a retractable roof, a 180-degree LED screen wrapping the upper tier, and a concert-grade sound system that can be used to amplify the crowd. Rugby under a closed roof at La Défense Arena is a unique sensory experience, with noise reverberating around the enclosed bowl. The venue sits in the La Défense business district just west of central Paris, accessible via RER and Metro. Racing 92's roster regularly features international stars, and the biggest Top 14 fixtures here draw capacity crowds.