Paris La Défense Arena Explained

Paris La Défense Arena
Former Names:Arena92
U Arena
Address:99 Jardins de l'Arche
Location:La Défense, Nanterre, France
Coordinates:48.8958°N 2.2302°W
Owner:Racing Arena
Cost:360 million
Architect:Christian de Portzamparc
Project Manager:SNC-Lavalin
Structural Engineer:RFR Engineers
Services Engineer:Fondasol
General Contractor:GTM Bâtiment
Type:Indoor Arena[1]
Capacity:30,680 (rugby)
40,000 (concerts)
Embedded:
Embed:yes
Mapframe:no
Quantity Surveyor:Vanguard
Publictransit:Gare de la Défense
Logo Image:Paris La Défense Arena Logo.png

Paris La Défense Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris. Opened in October 2017, it was developed by the rugby union club Racing 92, and replaced Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir as their home. It is Europe's largest indoor arena.[2] Its naming rights are held by Paris La Défense, the management company of the nearby La Défense business district.

The venue offers three separate configurations. In its rugby configuration, it has a nominal seating capacity of 30,681. For concerts, it can seat 40,000.[3] Finally, a movable stand allows it also to be used for a variety of indoor sports, at various capacities, with a capacity of as low as 5,000 being possible. The venue also includes of office space, 300 student rooms, and shops, including a club shop, a brewery, and a gourmet restaurant.

It is hosting swimming and water polo at the 2024 Summer Olympics and swimming at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[4]

History

The arena was originally planned to open in 2014. Still, that date was delayed due to local protests. [5] [6]

It eventually opened in October 2017, although Racing 92 played their first home game in the new arena when they hosted Toulouse on 22 December 2017.[7] The arena's working name was changed from "Arena92" to "U Arena"; referencing the configuration of the main stands, and the structure's shape, when viewed from the air, in November 2016.[8] The name was changed a second time to the current Paris La Défense Arena on 12 June 2018.[9] This followed a 10-year naming rights agreement with Paris La Défense. This company manages the nearby La Défense business district.[10]

The venue was initially planned to have a retractable roof, but it was ultimately built with a fixed roof instead.

The Rolling Stones were the first band ever to perform a concert at the venue, closing their Europe-only No Filter Tour, with three shows, on 19, 22, and 25 October 2017.[11] The arena's first rugby union match, took place on 25 November 2017 between France and Japan. On 11 March 2018, the French professional basketball clubs Nanterre 92 and ASVEL Basket, played each other in a LNB Pro A 2017–18 season game. The game had 15,220 in attendance, the highest in the league's history.[12] In 2017, the Paris Supercross moved from Bercy to Nanterre, as the venue could host a more traditional Supercross, compared to an Arenacross configuration.[13]

Entertainment events

Entertainment events at Paris La Défense Arena
DateArtist(s)TourAttendance / CapacityGross
2017
19 OctoberThe Rolling Stones[14] No Filter Tour109,126 / 109,126$18,529,324[15]
22 October
25 October
2 DecemberVarious Artists[16] Stars 80
2018
8 JuneRoger Waters[17] Us + Them Tour45,639 / 56,540$4,281,563
9 June
24 AugustKendrick Lamar
N.E.R.D
IAM
Brockhampton
Paris Summer Jam[18]
13 OctoberBooba[19] Booba en Concert
28 NovemberPaul McCartney[20] Freshen Up36,663 / 36,663 $3,851,577
2019
11 MayKassav'[21] Tournée 40e Anniversaire
7 JuneMylène Farmer[22] Mylène Farmer 2019235,000 / 235,000$31,700,000[23]
8 June
11 June
12 June
14 June
15 June
18 June
19 June
22 June
28 JuneRammstein[24] Rammstein Stadium Tour73,223/ 73,223$6,660,269
29 June
3 JulyP!nk[25] Beautiful Trauma World Tour36,295 / 36,295$3,358,518
21 SeptemberSopranoPhoenix Tour
26 OctoberBigflo & Oli[26] Bigflo et Oli en Concert
6 DecemberPatrick Bruel[27] Ce soir on sort... Tour
2020
22 FebruaryDJ Snake
2022
16 MarchGenesisThe Last Domino? Tour45,889 / 45,889$7,215,967
17 March
11 JuneElton JohnFarewell Yellow Brick Road62,220 / 62,220$9,846,099
12 June
26 JuneIron MaidenLegacy of the Beast World Tour
2 JulyHella Mega Tour
10 SeptemberNinhoJefe Tour
2 DecemberAngèleNonante-Cinq Tour
8 DecemberOrelsanCivilisation Tour
2023
8 AprilMusic Bank Paris
13 MayBruce Springsteen & The E Street Band2023 Tour
15 May
20 MayBurna boyLove damini Tour
21 JuneP!nkSummer Carnival
22 June
22, 23 AugustImagine DragonsMercury World Tour
16 SeptemberKarmine CorpKCX3
3 November50 CentThe Final Lap Tour
25 NovemberFally Ipupa
2 DecemberStromaeMultitude Tour
3 December
8 DecemberBigflo & OliLe Grand Tour
2024
13 JanuaryJay ChouCarnival World Tour
9 MarchCalogeroA.M.O.U.R Tour
16 MarchMichel SardouJe me Souviens d'un Adieu
17 March
20 AprilBlack Eyed PeasElevation World Tour
9 MayTaylor SwiftThe Eras Tour-
10 May
11 May
12 May
23 NovemberTour of the Setting Sum
4 DecemberPaul McCartneyGot Back
5 December

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paris La Défense Arena, Europe's largest indoor arena . 2 March 2019 . 12 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Paris La Défense Arena, Europe's largest indoor arena . 2 March 2019 . 12 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Racing-Métro: La construction de l'Arena 92 enfin lancée . fr . Racing-Metro: The construction of the Arena 92 finally launched . 2 December 2013 . Midi Olympique . Groupe La Dépêche du Midi . 25 December 2018.
  4. Web site: Paris La Défense Arena à Nanterre . 2024-03-24 . Paris 2024 . fr.
  5. Web site: L'Arena 92 inaugurée fin 2016 . fr . Arena 92 to be inaugurated at the end of 2016 . Le Figaro . Dassault Group . 2 December 2013 . 2 December 2013.
  6. News: L'Arena 92 sera livrée en septembre 2017 . L'Équipe . fr . 2 May 2016 . 2 June 2016 . The Arena 92 will be delivered in September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160603004321/http://www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actualites/L-arena-92-sera-livree-en-septembre-2017/666124 . 3 June 2016 . dead .
  7. R92 vs ST à la U Arena - La billetterie est ouverte ! . R92 vs. ST at U Arena - The ticket office is open! . fr . Racing 92 . 25 October 2017 . 16 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171116134001/http://racing92.fr/fr/Equipe_Pro/R92_vs_ST_a_la_U_Arena___La_billetterie_est_ouverte__-Actualite-49-5195.html . 16 November 2017 . dead.
  8. News: Nanterre-La Défense: l'Arena 92 devient U Arena . fr . Le Parisien . 15 November 2016 . 11 February 2017. Nanterre-La Défense: Arena 92 becomes U Arena.
  9. La U Arena devient Paris La Défense Arena . The U Arena becomes Paris La Défense Arena . Paris La Défense Arena . fr . 12 June 2018 . 18 June 2018 . 29 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190729191747/https://www.parisladefense-arena.com/article/la-u-arena-devient-paris-la-defense-arena_a712/1 . dead .
  10. News: Moulin. Louis. Opoczynski. David. 7 May 2018. "Paris La Défense Arena" : la U Arena de Nanterre se fait un nouveau nom. fr. "Paris La Défense Arena": U Arena Nanterre makes a new name. Le Parisien. LVMH. 22 August 2018.
  11. Web site: STONES – NO FILTER – EUROPEAN TOUR. 9 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170509150018/http://www.rollingstones.com/2017/05/09/stones-no-filter-european-tour/. 9 May 2017. dead.
  12. http://www.eurohoops.net/en/proa/633052/14-666-fans-u-arena/ 15.220 fans in the U Arena!
  13. Chase Stallo What To Watch For At Paris Supercross Racer X Online, 15 November 2018
  14. Web site: U Arena Opens With Stones Triple . Gottfried . Gideon . 20 September 2017 . Pollstar . 25 December 2018.
  15. Current Boxscore . Billboard . Eldridge Industries . 11 November 2017 . 25 December 2018. 129 . 25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171104165516/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore . 4 November 2017.
  16. Web site: Le concert Stars 80 à la U Arena : la foire à la saucisse . fr . The Stars 80 concert at the U Arena: the sausage fair . Lutaud . Léna . 4 December 2017 . Le Figaro . Dassault Group . 25 December 2018.
  17. Web site: Roger Waters en concert à Paris : la rage intacte d'un vétéran du rock . fr . Roger Waters in concert in Paris: the rage intact of a rock veteran . Sayagh . Jacques . 9 June 2018 . Groupe SIPA - Ouest-France . 25 December 2018.
  18. Web site: Rock en Seine et Paris Summer Jam en guerre . fr . Rock en Seine and Paris Summer Jam at war . Bureau . Eric . Marolle . Emmanuel . 23 August 2018 . Le Parisien . Groupe Les Échos-Le Parisien . 25 December 2018.
  19. News: A Paris, Booba triomphe sans jamais passer le mur du son . fr . In Paris, Booba triumphs without ever passing the wall of sound . Binet . Stéphanie . 14 October 2018 . Le Monde.fr . Groupe Le Monde . 25 December 2018.
  20. Web site: Paul McCartney : une joyeuse tempête de nostalgie à Paris La Défense Arena . fr . Paul McCartney: a happy storm of nostalgia in Paris La Defense Arena . 29 November 2018 . RTL . Groupe M6 . 25 December 2018.
  21. Web site: Kassav' à La Défense . fr . Kassav' at La Défense . 19 October 2018 . La Gazette de la Défense . 25 December 2018.
  22. Web site: MARDI 18 DÉCEMBRE : MYLÈNE FARMER EST L'INVITÉE DU 17/20 RFM ! . fr . TUESDAY DECEMBER 18: MYLENE FARMER IS THE GUEST OF 17/20 RFM! . 14 December 2018 . RFM . Lagardère Active . 25 December 2018.
  23. 1256308972950298624. touringdata. 2019's Year End (Female Vocalists):#1 @Pink $216.0M#2 @ArianaGrande $145.9M#3 @cher $108.1M#4 @celinedion $88.…. 1 May 2020.
  24. Web site: Rammstein announce 2019 European stadium tour . Kaufman . Spencer . 2 November 2018 . Consequence of Sound . 25 December 2018.
  25. Web site: Pink en concert à l'U Arena, la date complète en moins de 5 minutes . fr . Pink in concert at the U Arena, the full date sells out in less than 5 minutes . Pineau . Marine . 25 October 2018 . Virgin Radio (France). Lagardère Active . 25 December 2018.
  26. Web site: Après Bercy, Bigflo & Oli s'attaquent au Stadium . fr . After Bercy, Bigflo & Oli tackle the Stadium . 16 December 2018 . La Dépêche du Midi . Groupe La Dépêche du Midi . 25 December 2018.
  27. Web site: L'interview Backstage de Patrick Bruel . fr . The Backstage interview of Patrick Bruel . Foé . Nouma . 2 November 2018 . Chérie FM . NRJ Group . 25 December 2018.