The municipal council of Laval approved on September 28 a plan to transform the existing Polyvalent Hall into a sports arena that can seat up to 1,500 spectators. The project, which has a budget of 12 million euros before tax, aims to modernize the building, which was constructed in 1976. The upgrades are intended to meet the standards required for national-level sports competitions. The transformation includes the installation of two new telescopic stands, as well as upgrades to the lighting and sound systems. L’US Laval Basket, along with Étoile Lavalloise Futsal and ASPTT Volley, are among the main beneficiaries of this project. According to mayor Florian Bercault, the goal is to enable local teams to compete at the national level and provide better conditions for spectators. For L’US Laval Basket, the announcement comes just months after a significant milestone in its history. The club was promoted to NM1, the third tier of French basketball, following an almost perfect season in Nationale 2 during 2025-2026. This promotion means the team will compete in the first season of its history in NM1 during the 2026-2027 season. The local government has outlined a timeline that includes a lengthy phase of studies, design, and consultations with companies, expected to last until November 2028. Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2028. The first phase of the project will add 350 seats by September 2029, followed by another 350 by February 2030. The arena is expected to be fully completed and ready for use by September 2030. Beyond the sports facilities, the building will undergo a comprehensive energy renovation, including improvements to insulation, ventilation, heating, and air treatment. The city aims to reduce energy consumption by 65% compared to 2022 levels. For L’US Laval, this project aligns with the club’s recent sporting success. Under coach Sébastien Cartier, who took charge in 2014, the team has risen from Nationale 3 to NM1 in just 12 years. The future arena will not be solely for basketball, but its design will allow L’US Laval to host national competitions and accommodate larger crowds. The project is expected to solidify Laval’s position in the national basketball scene, even though the full completion of the arena will not be realized until 2030.