Stade Marcel-Deflandre

About Stade Marcel-Deflandre

The Stade Marcel-Deflandre is the home of Stade Rochelais, the Atlantic coast club that won back-to-back Champions Cup titles in 2022 and 2023, electrifying European rugby. The ground holds 16,000 and is widely regarded as one of the most intimidating away venues in French rugby. The famous Mur Jaune (Yellow Wall) stands behind the posts, packed with La Rochelle's noisy ultras who create a relentless wall of sound. The club's meteoric rise from second-division obscurity to European champions has made Deflandre a pilgrimage site for rugby fans. La Rochelle itself is a stunning harbour city with a thriving food scene, making matchday weekends enormously popular. The stadium is a 15-minute walk from the Old Port.