Rugby World Cup: where to see the matches in Lyon?

D-1 before the match launch of the Rugby World CupFriday 8 September, with the match between France and the New Zealand. While not all oval ball fans have the opportunity to go to the stadium, several places offer Lyonnais to gather to watch the games live.

Bars, third-party cultural venues or fan zones, everyone has their own way of following the tournament. And for the most impatient, activities are available in Lyon, all around the World Cup.

Rugby World Cup in Lyon: broadcasts at the Matmut stadium

In Lyons, the Matmut stadium of LOU rugby invites supporters to meet at stadium even to watch the matches from September 8. For two months, the meetings of the team of France and the final stages will be shown on the big screen, on the terrace Square of 22.

All in a festive atmosphere thanks to the entertainment, the refreshment bar and the catering services. Fans will be welcomed two hours before and two hours after the end of the matches to take full advantage of the events. On site, the supporters will also have the opportunity to meet the LOU players.

At the Sports Palace Gerlandthe final stages on a giant screen

For the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Gerland sports hall in Lyon thinks big. Fans will be able to follow the knockout matches of the France team on a giant screen, from quarter-finals (14 or 15 October if French qualification).

Despite a capacity of 7,000 peoplemay however be quickly filled and reservations are therefore recommended (the registration details are not yet known).

Lyon bars, matches in a timeless atmosphere

The bars Wallace, smoking dog or even the Gnome and Rhone regularly broadcast matches. So, unthinkable for them not to vibrate to the rhythm of the Rugby World Cup by retransmitting the matches of the tournaments from the launch.

These pubs are also not the only ones to offer fans to share their game analyzes over a beer. THE DIY live station invites fans to watch the France-New Zealand launch match on Friday, September 8, then to stay dancing during a DJ set.

Third-party cultural venues in Lyon adopt the oval ball

The Commune as the City of Les Halles retransmit the clashes of Blues live, from September 8. At the Commune, the space opens at 6 p.m., three hours before the start of the match. As supporters can enter without reservation, it is advisable to come in advance.

There City of Halles meet the fans on the large 10,000 m terrace² for the France-New Zealand opening match. The broadcast will take place on several large outdoor screens. The clash starts at 9:15 p.m., but happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

More information to be found on the facebook page of La Commune and the Cité des Halles