The cathedral of football

The Stade Auguste Delaune in Reims, often filled with more than 20,000 people during matches, is considered the cathedral of football, offering a unique experience in the heart of the city. Built with “English” architecture, it has two stands stacked on top of each other allowing optimal proximity to the game.

A low concrete stand provides solid anchoring, while the high stand is supported by a light metal structure, topped with a textile roof. Between the levels, light circulates, creating a subtle contrast between the massive base and the elevation of the stands.

The lighting design favors soft light that does not dazzle the players, emanating from sources judiciously placed along the roof of the stands and on the oblique 75-meter masts, reminiscent of the spiers of a cathedral. These masts are also used to illuminate the stadium after the matches, symbolizing the historical and future presence of Reims football.

With its imposing masts and its majestically emerging roof, the stadium offers a festive setting where the entire city comes together for moments of intense communion.