Allianz Riviera: OGC Nice, concerts and how to get there

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Opened on 22 September 2013 in the Eco-valley of the Var plain, the Allianz Riviera hosts OGC Nice matches, concerts that can fill 44,624 seats and events such as Euro 2016 and the 2024 Olympics. By tram T3 to Stade station: you can come without a car.

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Opened on 22 September 2013 in the Eco-valley of the Var plain, the Allianz Riviera hosts OGC Nice matches, concerts that can fill 44,624 seats and events such as Euro 2016 and the 2024 Olympics. By tram T3 to Stade station: you can come without a car.

The stadium at a glance

  • Address: boulevard des Jardiniers, 06200 Nice, Saint-Isidore district, in the heart of the Eco-valley;
  • Opened: 22 September 2013, designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte;
  • Capacities: 36,178 seats for football, 35,169 for rugby, 44,624 for a concert with a central stage;
  • Energy design: a photovoltaic roof of 4,000 panels over 7,000 m², plus 5,000 m² given to the National Sports Museum.

Full factsheet on the official Allianz Riviera website.

OGC Nice in Ligue 1

OGC Nice has been the resident club since 2013 and plays in Ligue 1 McDonald's in 2026-2027. Single-match tickets start at €9 for the cheapest fixtures, and general-sale tickets require an OGC Nice account.

The fixtures to watch: Paris SG (21-22 November 2026), Lyon (2-4 April 2027), Marseille (8 May 2027) and AS Monaco (21-23 May 2027). Full calendar and sales on the official OGC Nice ticket office; for the rest of the year, see the Nice events calendar.

  • The forecourt opens 2 to 3 hours before kick-off, the stadium doors about 1.5 hours before;
  • Doors close at kick-off; only gates B and D stay open until half-time;
  • Come early: security checks slow entry down on busy days.

Concerts and major events

The Allianz Riviera is a multi-purpose arena: capacity exceeds the football configuration when the stage is set in the middle of the pitch. It has already hosted:

  • Sport: UEFA Euro 2016, the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, the Top 14 semi-finals in 2022, the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the 2024 Olympic Games;
  • Music: Céline Dion's 2017 tour, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Travis Scott and Mylène Farmer.

For this year's dates, start from the Nice events calendar and Nice Jazz Fest.

Visiting the stadium

Outside event days, only the outer forecourt is open to the public. Stadium tours are run by the National Sports Museum guides, by booking, meeting in front of the museum 15 minutes beforehand:

  • Full price: €13 · local resident: €11 · reduced: €9;
  • The tour is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility;
  • For individual visits: free parking at P2bis, bus 11 (La Carrière stop), Chemins de fer de Provence station at Saint-Isidore.

Details on the Allianz Riviera visits page.

Getting there: tram, train, bus and car parks

  • Tram T3: "Stade" station, direct from Port Lympia and Saint-Isidore. On match days a tram runs every 10 minutes before kick-off and every 4 to 5 minutes afterwards from "Stade" towards Port Lympia. From the city centre, change for T3 at Grand Arénas;
  • "Spécial Foot" shuttle: Plan du Var ↔ Centre Commercial / Saint-Isidore, one departure 2.5 hours before the match and a return 45 minutes after it;
  • Bus: line 11 (La Carrière stop), with lines 90, 91 and 92 moved to Grand Arénas on busy days;
  • Train: Chemins de fer de Provence, Saint-Isidore station, about 15 minutes from the centre of Nice;
  • Car: PMIN car park (900 spaces, gate B at exit 50 "Nice Ouest", blue shuttle of about 15 minutes), P5 Arboras (1,061 spaces, exit 51), P3 (100 spaces, 900 m from the stadium);
  • Two wheels: free, secured parking on avenue Pancho Gonzales, with two helmet lockers.

Car parks usually open 2 to 3 hours before kick-off, earlier for concerts. See our tram and bus in Nice and Nice airport guides.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of the Allianz Riviera?

36,178 seats for football, 35,169 for rugby and 44,624 for a concert with a central stage.

How do I reach the stadium by public transport?

Tram T3 to "Stade" station: direct from Port Lympia, with connections to T1 and T2 at Grand Arénas. On match days frequency rises to every 10 minutes before and 4 to 5 minutes after.

Where can I park for a match?

PMIN (900 spaces, blue shuttle), P5 Arboras (1,061 spaces, red shuttle) or P3 (100 spaces, 900 metres on foot). Car parks open 2 to 3 hours before kick-off. See tram and bus in Nice.

Can I visit the stadium on a weekday?

Yes, by booking one of the tours run by the National Sports Museum: €13 full price, €11 for local residents, €9 reduced. Outside those tours only the outer forecourt is open.