Stadium Information

The Stade Francis-Le Blé is a multipurpose stadium located in Brest, France, inaugurated in 1922 under the name "Stade de l'Armoricaine". In 1982, after the death of the mayor Francis Le Blé, the stadium took its current name in his honor. Currently, it is the home of the football club Stade Brestois 29 and has a capacity for 15,220 spectators. 

Throughout its history, the stadium has undergone several renovations, the most significant being in 2010, when a new stand was built on the western side, increasing its capacity to over 15,000 seats. However, the attendance record was set in 1987, when 21,842 fans watched a match between Stade Brestois 29 and Olympique de Marseille. 

A notable feature of Stade Francis-Le Blé is its classification as a UEFA Category 2 stadium, which means it does not meet the requirements to host Champions League matches. Because of this, during their participation in the Champions League, Stade Brestois 29 has been forced to play their home matches at the Stade de Roudourou in Guingamp, located 113 kilometers from Brest. 

Looking towards the future, the club has recently obtained approval for the construction of a new stadium, the Arkéa Park, which will have a capacity for 15,000 spectators and a design that evokes the shape of a ship, paying homage to the maritime tradition of the region. It is expected that this new venue will be ready by 2028 and will allow Stade Brestois 29 to compete in European competitions without the need to travel.