A sporting metropolitan area

sport for all, accessible to all

Thanks to its diverse sports heritage, extensive network of associations and privileged natural setting, Saint-Etienne Métropole offers its residents (members, associations, students, schoolchildren, the public, etc.) a wide choice of indoor and outdoor sports facilities and activities.

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll find a wide range of disciplines to suit all levels and aspirations.

96 000 sports club members
i.e. 25% off the population (2021)

131

Stadiums and football pitches

88

Gymnasiums

59

Multisport pitches

11

Swimming pools

5

Equestrian centres

1

Golf course (Golf Bluegreen Saint-Étienne)

4

skateparks, including 1 indoor skatepark of over 1300m²

1

Racecourse (Hippodrome de Saint-Galmier)

1

Watersports centre (Saint-Victor-sur-Loire watersports centre)

1

Ice rink (Patinoire de Saint-Étienne)

131

Play areas

A host of
activites to try out

Indoor

Football
Tennis
Swimming
Basketball
Handball
Volleyball
Badminton

Padel
Dance
Boxing
Climbing
Judo
Karate
…

Outdoor

Running
Hiking
Rugby
Mountain biking
Via ferrata
Climbing
Treetop assault course
Orientation course

Paddleboarding
Kayak/Canoe
Riding
Snow-shoeing
Cross-country skiing
Golf
…

High quality
sports facilities

The Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Étienne

AS Saint-Étienne’s iconic stadium, the Chaudron, or Cauldron, as it is known to the locals, is a veritable institution. With a capacity of 42 000, the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium hosted six football matches during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, making it one of the 7 host cities for this international event.

The Saint-Étienne-Métropole Arena in Saint-Chamond

The Arena is a new facility that represents the region’s ambitions on an international scale. The 4 200-capacity stadium is ultra-modern, stylish, functional and environmentally friendly. It is designed to accommodate all indoor sports: basketball, handball, volleyball, tennis, etc

The Nautiform Aquatic Centre in Andrézieux-Bouthéon

The Nautiform aquatic centre has a 25-metre pool with 6 swimming lanes, extended by a 110 m2 play area, a counter-current river, a 57-metre waterslide, a beginners’ pool and a paddling pool. In summer, two outdoor pools, one of which is heated, and huge grassed solariums complete the facilities.

Host to
major sports events

Saint-Étienne Métropole stands out as a genuine “Host for Major Sports Events“, alongside the biggest French and European cities. With sports firmly anchored in its DNA, these major sports events ensure that this energetic region is in perpetual motion. Whether you’re a sports fan or looking for a lively place to live, the city offers a unique environment featuring prestigious events: