Allée Yves du Manoir

“One hundred years later, the Stade Yves-du-Manoir returns to the spotlight!” The words echoed in my mind as we stand before this legendary stadium in Colombes, the Stade Yves-du-Manoir. It’s hard to believe this sporting giant, owned by the Department and sprawling across 18 hectares, has witnessed a century of triumphs and tribulations. The Stade Yves-du-Manoir isn’t just a stadium. It’s a living testament to French sporting prowess. Football, rugby, and athletics have all graced its hallowed grounds, with over 200 international events etching their mark in its history. Imagine the roar of the crowds during the 1924 Olympic Games. Picture the tension of the 1938 Football World Cup final. Feel the energy of 250 international events across various disciplines. This stadium has seen it all, hosted 42 French Cup football finals, 79 matches of the French national football team, and even served as the home of Racing 92 rugby team for years before they moved to the Paris La Défense Arena. The Stade Yves-du-Manoir is more than a venue. It is a repository of sporting memories, a place where legends were born and history was made. And as we look ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Stade Yves-du-Manoir is preparing to once again take center stage. This time, it will host the field hockey competition. New synthetic turf fields, a 1,000-seat grandstand, state-of-the-art facilities, and administrative buildings are being constructed. The Stade Yves-du-Manoir is not just reliving its past, but embracing its future, ready to inspire a new generation of athletes and fans.