Stade Bollaert Delelis, Lens

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The Stade Bollaert-Delelis (French pronunciation: [stad bɔlaʁt dələlis]) is the main football stadium in Lens, France, that was built in 1933. It is the home of RC Lens. The stadium's capacity is 38,223 – about 7,000 more than the city's population. The stadium was originally named after Félix Bollaert, a director of Compagnie des Mines de Lens, who was anxious to promote the development of sports clubs in the city. Construction began in 1931, though Bollaert died shortly before the stadium's inauguration. It was renamed Stade Bollaert-Delelis in 2012 after the death of André Delelis, former mayor of the city and politician who served as the Minister of Commerce under President François Mitterrand.

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By MartynMcg91

Fantastic ground, fantastic atmosphere, could spark up where I wanted. The chips from the fritterie were superb, burger wasn't great, apart from that and the fact you can't get beer, it was a great...

Fantastic ground, fantastic atmosphere, could spark up where I wanted. The chips from the fritterie were superb, burger wasn't great, apart from that and the fact you can't get beer, it was a great... more »
By deanod890

Visited this wonderful stadium purely because I purchased a RC Lens football top in a sale and decided to look into the club, ground, etc. Great Stadium, fantastic fans, well kitted out gift shop and.... more

Visited this wonderful stadium purely because I purchased a RC Lens football top in a sale and decided to look into the club, ground, etc. Great Stadium, fantastic fans, well kitted out gift shop and.... more »
By Mark W

I purchased my ticket online in advance once I knew that the fixture date and time would not change. Very easy process as their website is very user friendly. Fabulous ground with passionate fans...

I purchased my ticket online in advance once I knew that the fixture date and time would not change. Very easy process as their website is very user friendly. Fabulous ground with passionate fans... more »

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By Tourist radio

Very beautiful stadium and during football matches a large number of people coming from down district.now a days around the stadium a lot of things under construction.

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By Mark Candler

Great atmosphere. A bit tricky finding our seats and getting drinks. We seemed to buy vip tickets without the access to drinks. Staff were really helpful though to find our seats

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By Timothy Stringer

Functional ground but extremely poor views from the away fans corner. Have to see the game through security netting, this really spoils watching a match. Refreshment bar average at best. Frighteningly your not allowed to leave the ground until the final whistle, riot police and Lens security prevent you exiting. Saw people who had ferries or trains to catch blocked by police. A partially sighted women asked to be allowed to leave to ensure she caught her train, amazingly she was told no. All in all if you are an away fan I'd suggest you would be better off not going, you'll be treated badly. Lens fans really good but club treatment of away fans is disgusting.

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By Luca Winter

Nice stadium, and probably the only place in France where they translate the signs in English.

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By henry abirached

No better place to watch football in this country

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