Nine host cities and nine stadiums across France will welcome the world’s best players and fans.

France’s mouthwatering opener with New Zealand will be the first game of this year’s Rugby World Cup.

South Africa looking to successfully retain the trophy. Handre Pollard produced a kicking masterclass to help guide the Springboks to a 32-12 victory against England in the 2019 final.

The win over England saw South Africa pick up their third World Cup, with Springboks now level with New Zealand for the most victories at the tournament. 

Mail Sport breaks down all of the stadiums that are set to host games at the Rugby World Cup.

South Africa are the current holders of the competition after they defeated England in the 2019 final

South Africa are the current holders of the competition after they defeated England in the 2019 final

Nine host cities and nine stadiums across France will welcome the world’s best players and fans

Nine host cities and nine stadiums across France will welcome the world’s best players and fans

Stade De Bordeaux

Opened in 2015, the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, is home to football Ligue 2 side Bordeaux and is sponsored by French insurance company Matmut.

With a capacity of 42,115, the stadium will host five Pool games at this year’s tournament.

The stadium hosted five games during Euro 2016, while it is yet to hold an international rugby game. 

The full matches that the Stade De Bordeaux will host is as follows:

  • Ireland vs Romania, Pool B, Saturday 9 September
  • Wales vs Fiji, Pool C, Sunday 10 September
  • Samoa vs Chile, Pool D, Saturday 16 September
  • South Africa vs Romania, Pool B, Sunday 17 September
  • Fiji vs Georgia, Pool C, Saturday 30 September
The Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux will host five games at this year's Rugby World Cup

The Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux will host five games at this year’s Rugby World Cup

Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne 

The Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is a multi-purpose stadium in Saint-Etienne – which opened in 1931.

The stadium, nicknamed “le Chaudron” (the Cauldron), or “l’enfer vert” (the Green Hell) held its first game in 1931 between Saint-Etienne and FAC Nice.

It has an official capacity of 41,965 and has hosted games during the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2016. 

England fans may remember the stadium from their game against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup – where the Three Lions would lose on penalties.   

The full matches that the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard will host is as follows: 

  • Italy vs Namibia, Pool A, Saturday 9 September
  • Australia vs Fiji, Pool C, Sunday 17 September
  • Argentina vs Samoa, Pool D, Friday 22 September
  • Australia vs Portugal, Pool C, Sunday 1 October
The Stade Geoffroy-Guichard will host four matches, including Australia's clash with Fiji

The Stade Geoffroy-Guichard will host four matches, including Australia’s clash with Fiji

Stade De Nice

Currently home to Ligue 1 side Nice, the stadium is another venue that has hosted games during Euro 2016. 

The Stade De Nice, also known as the Allianz Riviera, has an official capacity of 36,178. 

It has only hosted one rugby test match back, which was back in 2019. Maxime Medard scored two tries to help guide France to a 32-3 win over Scotland.

Rugby side RC Toulonnais have also played some Top 14 games at the stadium.

The full matches that the Stade De Nice will host is as follows: 

  • Wales vs Portugal, Pool C, Saturday 16 September
  • England vs Japan, Pool D, Sunday 17 September
  • Italy vs Uruguay, Pool A, Wednesday 20 September
  • Scotland vs Tonga, Pool B, Sunday 24 September

Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes 

Opened in 1984, the Stade de la Beaujoire is currently home to Ligue 1 side FC Nantes.

It hosted its first  test on in November 1986, when France beat New Zealand 16-3. Les Bleus have played six times at the venue since. Its last match game in 2010 – when the side lost 34-12 against Fiji.

It has also hosted matches at Euro 1984 and the World Cup back in 1998, including Brazil’s 3-2 win over Denmark in the quarter-finals.

Many rugby fans will remember the iconic World Cup match between Fiji and Wales – which took place at the Stade de la Beaujoire.

The full matches that the Stade de la Beaujoire will host is as follows: 

  • Ireland vs Tonga, Pool B, Saturday 16 September
  • Argentina vs Chile, Pool D, Saturday 30 September
  • Wales vs Georgia, Pool C, Saturday 7 October
  • Japan vs Argentina, Pool D, Sunday 8 October
The Stade de la Beaujoire, home to FC Nantes, will host four games at the tournament

The Stade de la Beaujoire, home to FC Nantes, will host four games at the tournament 

Stadium de Toulouse

The Stadium de Toulouse, previously known as the Stadium Municipal, is the largest multi-purpose stadium in the city. 

It mainly hosts Toulouse FC games, while it has also held Stade Toulousain games in the European Rugby Champions Cup or the Top 14.

With a capacity of 33,150, the stadium will host five games at the Rugby World Cup in France.

The full matches that the Stadium de Toulouse will host is as follows: 

  • Japan vs Chile, Pool D, Sunday 10 September
  • New Zealand vs Namibia, Pool A, Friday 15 September
  • Georgia vs Portgual, Pool C, Saturday 23 September.
  • Japan vs Samoa, Pool D, Thursday 28 September
  • Fiji vs Portugal, Pool C, Sunday 8 October

Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille 

Home to Lille OSC, the Stade Pierre-Mauroy first opened in August 2012 and hosted its first rugby match just three months later.

The stadium held France’s clash with Argentina – with les Bleus going on to win 39-22.

Located in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, between Lille and Roubaix, the stadium will host the stadium will host France’s Six Nations game against Italy next year.

The full matches that the Stade Pierre-Mauroy will host is as follows: 

  • France vs Uruguay, Pool A, Thursday 14 September
  • England vs Chile, Pool D, Saturday 23 September
  • Scotland vs Romania, Pool B, Saturday 30 September
  • England vs Samoa, Pool D, Saturday 7 October
  • Tonga vs Romania, Pool B, Sunday 8 October
The Stade Pierre-Mauroy will host five games, including two of England's Pool fixtures

The Stade Pierre-Mauroy will host five games, including two of England’s Pool fixtures 

OL Stadium, Lyon

Opened in 2016, the stadium is home to Ligue 1 giants Olympique Lyonnais. The venue was only open for four months when it hosted the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals

In 2017, the venue was selected as the stadium for the Top 14 semi-finals. The city has a history of hosting rugby matches. 

The Stade de Gerland hosted matches at Rugby World Cup in 2007, while the city has a big club Lyon OU who are two-time French champions.

It is set to host five matches at the Rugby World Cup this year, including Wales’ clash with Australia.

The full matches that the OL Stadium will host is as follows: 

  • Wales vs Australia, Pool C, Sunday 24 September
  • Uruguay vs Namibia, Pool A, Wednesday 27 September
  • New Zealand vs Italy, Pool A, Friday 29 September
  • New Zealand vs Uruguay, Pool A, Thursday 5 October
  • France vs Italy, Pool A, Friday 6 October
The OL Stadium will host five games at the tournament, including Wales' clash with Australia

The OL Stadium will host five games at the tournament, including Wales’ clash with Australia

Stade Velodrome

A well-known stadium that has been renovated three times since it opened back in 1937, the Stade Velodrome is the home of Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille.

The venue has hosted games during the FIFA World Cup in 1938 and 1998 and staged its first rugby test in 2000 when France beat New Zealand 42-33.

Since then, Les Bleus have played a further 11 test at the stadium. 

It was also the venue for La Rochelle’s win over Leinster in last year’s Champions Cup final.

The stadium will host six matches in total at the Rugby World Cup, including two quarter-final games. 

The full matches that the Stade Velodrome will host is as follows:  

  • England vs Argentina, Pool D, Saturday 9 September
  • South Africa vs Scotland, Pool B, Sunday 10 September
  • France vs Namibia, Pool A, Thursday 21 September
  • South Africa vs Tonga, Pool B, Sunday 1 October
  • Quarter-Final 1 (Winner Pool C vs Runner-up Pool D), Saturday 14 October
  • Quarter-Final 3 (Winner Pool D vs Runner-up Pool C), Sunday 15 October
Stade Velodrome will host England's opener with Argentina as well as two quarter-final matches

Stade Velodrome will host England’s opener with Argentina as well as two quarter-final matches

Stade De France 

Opened in 1998 for the FIFA World Cup, the national stadium has become the home for the country’s rugby team.

France played their first rugby match at the stadium in 1998 where they would go on to beat England 24-17.

In total, the stadium has hosted 97 men’s test matches, including the Rugby World Cup final in 2007.

This year, the stadium will host 10 matches, including France’s opener with New Zealand and the final.

The full matches that the Stade De France will host is as follows: 

  • France vs New Zealand, Pool A, Friday 8 September
  • Australia vs Georgia, Pool C, Saturday 9 September
  • South Africa vs Ireland, Pool B, Saturday 23 September
  • Ireland vs Scotland, Pool B, Saturday 7 October
  • Quarter Final 2 (Winner Pool B vs Runner-up Pool A), Saturday 14 October
  • Quarter-Final 4 (Winner Pool A vs Runner-up Pool B), Sunday 15 October
  • Semi-Final 1 (Winner QF1 vs Winner QF 2), Friday 20 October
  • Semi-Final 2 (Winner QF3 vs Winner QF 4), Saturday 21 October
  • Bronze Final, Friday 27 October
  • Final, Saturday 28 October
Opened in 1998, the Stade De France will host Les Bleus' opening game with New Zealand as well as the final

Opened in 1998, the Stade De France will host Les Bleus’ opening game with New Zealand as well as the final

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