Groupama Stadium
How could anyone forget the flagship venue based in Décines-Charpieu. The ground for the future exploits of Olympique Lyonnais, this stadium with almost 60,000 seats also stages enormous concerts, which are sporting feats in their own right.
Further information on Groupama Stadium.
Astroballe
Opened in 1995, the 5,600-seat venue has been thrilled by the exploits of ASVEL, the legendary French basketball club. DR, JB, AD, TP, GB, EJ, AG (who never actually played there) are all famous names that appear on the ceiling of this Villeurbanne temple to sport.
Further information on Astroballe
Matmut Stadium-Gerland
Once the Holy of Holies for the greatest victories of Olympique Lyonnais men’s team, it is now home to its female equivalent, as well as to LOU Rugby, a safe bet in the Top 14, as well a number of major athletics events.
Further information on Matmut Stadium-Gerland
Gymnase Mado Bonnet
The formidable ASVEL women’s team have their own venue: the delightful Gymnase Mado Bonnet (Lyon 8th arrondissement).
Further information on Gymnase Mado Bonnet
Charlemagne Ice Rink
With a capacity of 4,200 seats, this impressive municipal facility does not just welcome recreational skaters, it is also the venue for ice dance, figure skating and even ice hockey.
Further information on Patinoire Charlemagne (in French)
Parc de la Tête d’Or
Although it is a mecca for joggers (as described by Mélina here, the park is also the venue for the ATP 250 Open Parc tennis tournament, on the velodrome site.
Further information on the Tête d'Or Park
The Rhône and Saône
Lyon is blessed with numerous waterways. It is not unusual to see kayakers and rowers on the water and, in the area around the confluence of the two rivers, people water jousting and even paddle boarding.
Palais des Sports de Gerland
Even though it is showing the signs of age, the PSG regularly hosts top-tier competitions, including a WTA tournament, supercross, martial arts demonstrations and dancesport, etc.
Right alongside it, the Petit Palais des Sports de Gerland is home to the ASUL volleyball club
Further information on Palais des Sports de Gerland (in French)
Stade de la Duchère - Balmont
Without doubt, the most exciting venue in the entire region. The Stéphane Diagana athletics hall is a mecca for professional track and field athletes. The venue is thrilled by the footballing exploits of AS Duchère and it also hosts rugby (union or league) and field hockey matches.
Further information on Stade de la Duchère - Balmont
Stade de la Sarra
Fans of American football are in for a treat: they can watch the Lyon Gones train and take part in various competitions here. For its part, the Stade des Peupliers in Villeurbanne is the home venue of the Falcons de Bron. So, get your helmets on!
Plus d'informations sur les Gones de Lyon
Salle Crillon
Le Masque de Fer fencing association practices its noble sport at the Salle Crillon (Lyon 6th arrondissement) – a truly legendary fencing venue in France.
Further information Le Masque de Fer (in French)
Piscine Charial
While the Rhône pool is the venue for water polo training, the Baraban pool (Lyon 3rd arrondissement) hosts competitions and training for the eternally exotic sport of curling.
Further information on Piscine Charial (in French)