Stade Gabriel Montpied is a multi-purpose stadium in Clermont-Ferrand, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of central France. It is best known as the home of rugby union club ASM Clermont Auvergne, which competes in the Top 14, the country's top rugby division. With a capacity of roughly 19,000 spectators, it is one of the key venues in the city's sporting life.
What a visit offers
For many visitors, the main reason to come is a match. Rugby in Clermont is closely tied to the identity of the city and the wider region, and a home fixture gives a sense of how local supporters gather and cheer their team. Because the stadium is multi-purpose, it can also host other events, so it is worth checking what is scheduled during your stay.
Getting there and around
The stadium is located at rue Adrien Mabrut, in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. Its address places it within the urban area, so you can reach it as part of a day in town rather than as a remote excursion.
Around the stadium
- Clermont-Ferrand itself, the historic centre of the Auvergne region, which offers old streets and public squares to explore before or after a match.
- The city's wider sporting life, which the stadium anchors and which gives an outing a lively local character.
- The surrounding Auvergne region, reachable as a base for walks and countryside trips.
If you are planning a visit, a match day is the most natural occasion to see the stadium at its busiest, while a quieter day gives you room to take in the venue and the city at a slower pace.