KAMAZ stadium
Russia
About this place
History
Stade Gaston-Gérard, originally called Parc des Sports, opened on May 21, 1934, in Dijon. Named after Gaston Gérard, former mayor and minister, in 1969, it hosted athletics, football, cycling, and notable concerts. Major renovations took place in 1974, 1988, 1990, 2007–2010, and 2015–2017, funded by Dijon FCO following their promotion to Ligue 1.
Description
The stadium is a football-specific venue with a natural grass pitch (105 × 68 m). Current capacity is approximately 15,459 seats. It features four covered stands: North (IPS), South (Delin), East (Caisse d’Épargne BFC), and West, incorporating media facilities, skyboxes, club offices, and a ground-level club store.
Architectural Features
The multi-tier North and South stands were rebuilt in 2009 and 2010, followed by a new East stand in 2017 designed by Jean Guervilly. The West stand added skyboxes in 1990. Floodlights were installed in 1974 and modernized over time. The stadium has a cohesive bowl layout with clear sightlines and contemporary facilities integrated beneath the seating.
Who is Gaston Gérard?
Gaston Gérard (1889–1969) was Dijon’s mayor (1919–1935) and France’s tourism minister. He led the stadium’s original construction, and it was renamed in his honour following his death.
Records
The attendance record of 16,140 was set during a Coupe de France tie against Olympique de Marseille on April 3, 1991. Following renovations, capacity settled to 15,459. The stadium will host two France national team matches in 2026 (women’s senior team and U‑21s).
