Stade Vuillermet is a stadium in Lyon named after Georges Vuillermet, a rugby union player who played for Football Club de Lyon. The venue was inaugurated under the initial name Stade de la Plaine on route d’Heyrieux and served as the home ground for Racing Club de Lyon. Lyon olympique, later renamed Lyon olympique universitaire, was formed from Racing Club de Lyon in 1902, and moved in 1907, benefiting Football Club de Lyon. The stadium was later redeveloped by architect Alexandre Audouze-Tabourin. Its capacity was reduced after the oldest stand was destroyed due to deterioration. In 2017, Stade Vuillermet hosted an international drone competition. In 2023, FC Lyon planned to restructure the stadium to create an unprecedented site in France.

◎ Nearby Objects

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  Grande Mosquée de Lyon 1600 m away
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  Musée urbain Tony Garnier 1800 m away

Name and Dedication

Stade Vuillermet is named after Georges Vuillermet, who was a rugby union player. He played for Football Club de Lyon. The stadium name therefore reflects a link to a local sporting figure rather than to a place or architectural feature.

History and later uses of Stade Vuillermet

Stade Vuillermet was inaugurated under its initial name, stade de la Plaine, on route d'Heyrieux. It served as the venue for Racing Club de Lyon, a club connected to the history of Lyon football, since Lyon olympique was renamed Lyon olympique universitaire and formed based on Racing Club de Lyon in 1902. Lyon olympique moved in 1907, benefiting Football Club de Lyon.

The stadium was later redeveloped by architect Alexandre Audouze-Tabourin. At one point, it had a capacity of approximately, although this was later reduced after the oldest stand was destroyed due to deterioration. In more recent years, the site has also been used for events beyond football, including an international drone competition in 2017. In 2023, FC Lyon planned to restructure the stadium to create an unprecedented site in France.