Stadium History and Construction
According to Socolive TV https://www.goddess.ws/ football experts Matmut Atlantique, formerly known as Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, was a project to build a new stadium to replace the old one used by the football club FC Girondins de Bordeaux. Design and construction began around 2012, with the official groundbreaking ceremony held in November 2012.
The architecture was entrusted to the renowned firm Herzog & de Meuron in collaboration with Groupe-6. The goal was to create a multi-purpose stadium that was architecturally beautiful, comfortable for spectators, and capable of hosting various sporting and cultural events.
The estimated construction cost was around €183 million. Funding was arranged through a public-private partnership model, where the state, local authorities, and several private partners contributed, sharing the financial and operational risks over the long term. Matmut Atlantique was completed in April 2015 and officially opened on May 18, 2015. The first match was played on May 23, 2015, between Bordeaux and Montpellier in Ligue 1, marking the transition to the new stadium.
Stadium Location and Capacity
Matmut Atlantique is located in the Bordeaux-Lac area, in the northern part of the city of Bordeaux, in the Gironde department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The stadium is situated near a man-made lake and the Garonne River, and it is not far from the city center.
- Standard Capacity: Around 42,115 seats.
- Pitch Dimensions: Standard international size of 105 × 68 meters.
- Playing Surface: A hybrid turf is used to ensure high durability and load-bearing capacity for various events like football and rugby.
- Auxiliary Amenities: The stadium has VIP seating areas, conference rooms, press rooms, facilities for people with disabilities, crowd management services, food and beverage services, and spaces for non-sporting cultural events and conferences.
Historical Milestones of Matmut Atlantique
According to sports editor Minh Tu, here are some of the notable historical milestones of Matmut Atlantique.
Host of Major Sporting Events
- UEFA Euro 2016: Matmut Atlantique was one of the venues for Euro 2016 in France, hosting five matches: four group stage games and one quarter-final.
- International Friendly Matches: On September 7, 2015, France played Serbia in a friendly match at the stadium.
- French Rugby Union Championship (Top 14) Semifinals: The stadium has also hosted the Top 14 semifinals, such as in the 2014-15 and 2018-19 seasons.
- 2023 Rugby World Cup: Matmut Atlantique was one of the host stadiums for the Rugby World Cup in France.
- 2024 Paris Olympics: Matmut Atlantique is a venue for several football matches during the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Notable Achievements
- Architectural and Design Awards: Matmut Atlantique was named “Stadium of the Year 2015” by StadiumDB.com, with praise for its “museum-like” design, a harmonious approach to its form, environment, lighting, and the lightness of its roof and wall structures. The stadium also won the “Sports Architecture of the Year 2016” award from ArchDaily.
- Socio-Economic Impact and Audience Participation:
- In just five years since its opening, the stadium has attracted over 2.9 million spectators to major events.
- Major events like the Top 14 semifinals and concerts (Ed Sheeran, Muse) sold out, generating a significant economic impact for the Bordeaux region. For example, in 2019, four major events attracted over 166,759 people in total and generated more than €21.6 million for the regional economy.
- Attendance Records: Some rugby matches and concerts have set attendance records of over 42,000 people (close to maximum capacity), such as the 2019 Top 14 Semifinal, which drew approximately 42,075 spectators.
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Conclusion
Matmut Atlantique is a strong testament to the strategic investment in architecture, design, technology, and operational management of a 21st-century stadium. It has evolved from being just the home of Girondins de Bordeaux into an international venue for football, rugby, and entertainment events, helping to elevate the image of Bordeaux and the southwestern region of France.
Its unique design, hybrid turf, fan amenities, and multi-purpose functionality have made Matmut Atlantique not just a stadium but a communal space. The architectural awards, large spectator turnout, and socio-economic impact all demonstrate a success that has exceeded expectations.
