Racing 92 returns to historic stadium

The Racing 92 rugby club is set to return to the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes, its historic home, by the end of the 2026-2027 season. The stadium will undergo renovations and have a capacity of 14,000 seats.

Agreement finalized for return

The return of the Racing 92 and the Racing Club de France Football to the stadium was confirmed through a signed agreement on October 15, involving the two teams, the local government, and the city. The agreement marks the end of a long period of absence for both clubs from the venue.

Stadium renovations for 2024 Olympics

The Yves-du-Manoir Stadium had already undergone major renovations in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. These included the addition of two synthetic fields for field hockey, a new stand for 1,000 seats, four football fields, three rugby fields, a new 200-meter athletics track, and a renovated Olympic field.

Historic significance of the venue

The Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, inaugurated in 1907, has a rich history in French sports. It hosted the opening ceremony of the 1924 Olympic Games and the 1938 World Cup football final, making its return by the Racing clubs a significant event in its storied past.