Stade Auguste Bonal is a football stadium in Montbéliard, in the Doubs department of eastern France. It is the home ground of FC Sochaux-Montbéliard and hosts professional matches in the top tiers of French football. With a capacity of roughly 20,000 spectators, it is one of the more significant sporting venues in the wider Doubs region.
Why visit
For many visitors, the draw is a match day. Attending a fixture gives a direct sense of how football is watched in this part of France, with the crowd, the chanting and the atmosphere of a club that has a long place in the local community. The stadium is also a useful point of interest for anyone interested in French football more broadly, since it hosts matches at the highest professional level.
Practical notes
- The stadium is located at impasse de la Forge, 25200 Montbéliard.
- It is used for professional fixtures, so the best way to see it in action is to check the club's match schedule before you travel.
- Visitors who are not attending a match should confirm in advance what access is possible on the day.
The area around it
Montbéliard is a town in the Doubs, close to the Swiss border and within reach of the Franche-Comté countryside. Pairing a stadium visit with time in the town itself makes for a fuller day, whether that means walking through its streets or exploring the surrounding region.