Stade Bollaert-Delelis

The Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, with a capacity of 38,223 seats, is one of the most respected temples of European football. Renovated for Euro 2016, this mining cathedral has retained its popular soul while undergoing a remarkable technical facelift. Its legendary atmosphere and unparalleled fervor make it one of the most feared venues on the continent for visiting teams.

The atmosphere in Lens is a unique phenomenon in world football. When the 38,000 fans start singing, Bollaert transforms into a true cauldron where passion reaches rarely equaled heights. For OM, the trip to Lens represents one of the toughest tests on the calendar, facing a crowd that can literally carry its team to victory through sheer encouragement.

The stadium's configuration, completely redesigned during the renovation, prioritizes proximity and intensity. The four stands, now closer to the field, create a striking intimacy where each player physically feels the crowd's pressure. This proximity, combined with the venue's exceptional acoustics, generates an atmosphere that can unsettle even the most seasoned players.

Bollaert's history is intertwined with that of the mining basin: from glorious times to difficult periods, the stadium has always been a refuge for a working population that finds in football an outlet for its joys and sorrows. This social dimension, authentic and profound, is evident in every encouragement, every chant, every collective emotion.

The Lens supporters, heirs to a tradition of passion and loyalty, create an atmosphere that transcends the simple sports framework. Their ultra culture, respectful yet intense, makes Bollaert a European reference in stadium animation.

Bollaert-Delelis embodies that popular and authentic football where passion prevails over everything, in a venue that commands respect and admiration from all football lovers.