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Allianz Rivera

Nice, France

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Milan (Italy), San Siro, February 9, 1966. AC Milan – Chelsea FC 2-1, 3rd round of the 1965–66 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, 1st leg: Milan's midfielder Gianni Rivera beats Chelsea's goalkeeper Peter Bonetti (no. 1) and scores at 75' the partial 2-0 for the home team.
Milan (Italy), San Siro, February 9, 1966. AC Milan – Chelsea FC 2-1, 3rd round of the 1965–66 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, 1st leg: Milan's midfielder Gianni Rivera beats Chelsea's goalkeeper Peter Bonetti (no. 1) and scores at 75' the partial 2-0 for the home team. AP Photo · Public domain

The Allianz Riviera sits in the Saint-Isidore district of Nice. This ground opened in 2013 with a focus on versatility. It was built to meet the requirements for UEFA Euro 2016, but it has since hosted major international events, including the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2023 Rugby World Cup. During these tournaments, the venue operates under the name "Stade de Nice" due to sponsorship regulations, though its permanent identity remains the Allianz Riviera.

The playing surface is a hybrid system called "Lay & Play," which mixes synthetic fibres with natural grass. The stadium does not feature under-soil pitch heating, relying instead on natural ventilation and drawing cooling from the local water table. For rugby matches, the capacity drops slightly to 35,169, while concerts can accommodate up to 44,624 spectators. However, for football, the official capacity remains 36,178, a number that has stayed consistent since the opening.

The attendance record for a match at the Allianz Riviera is 35,596 spectators, set on May 7, 2016, during a Ligue 1 match between OGC Nice and AS Saint-Étienne. This surpassed the previous record of 35,200 set during a friendly match between France and Paraguay in June 2014. The stadium has also hosted notable concerts by artists such as Celine Dion, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, The Weeknd, Mylène Farmer, and Travis Scott. The primary tenant is OGC Nice, and the stadium's address is Rue Jules Bianchi, 06200 Nice, France, with access also via Boulevard des Jardiniers. The official website is https://www.allianz-riviera.fr.