Lorient - Bordeaux

Stade Yves Allainmat, then still known as Stade du Moustoir, opened in July 1959. It replaced Lorient’s previous Parc des Sports that had fallen into disrepair. The stadium could initially hold 6,000 fans, and had a cycling track running around the pitch.

Stade du Moustoir hardly changed in the following decades. It was only when Lorient promoted to Ligue 1 in 1998 that the stadium got considerably renovated, which meant the construction of two new stands. At the same time, the cycling tracks were removed.

In 2009, the club started the construction of a new south stand, which raised capacity to its current total. The club also changed its natural pitch for an artificial one.

Getting there

Stade Yves Allainmat is located right in the centre of the small city of Lorient. The stadium lies on the western edge of the city centre and a few blocks south of the train station.

There are direct train connections from major cities such as Paris, Rennes, Quimper, and St-Brieuc.

If arriving by car from the E60 motorway, take exit 43 toward Lorient. Follow the signs for the centre and Moustoir.

Capacity: 18,500