Rugby World Cup in Bordeaux: Your Guide to Reaching Matmut Atlantique Stadium Safely
date 15/09/2023 - 10:19 | micro_reportage La rédaction
Due to the anticipated high attendance for the Samoa-Chili match on September 16 and the South Africa-Romania match on September 17, a specific mobility plan will be in place. This article provides traffic advice, parking information, and public transport options.
Mobility Measures for Match Days
With the Rugby World Cup matches scheduled at Bordeaux's Matmut Atlantique Stadium on September 16 and 17, a special mobility plan is in place. Two hours prior to the match, doors will open for fans, but the traffic restrictions will start four hours before kickoff. A designated area around the stadium will be closed to regular traffic, giving priority to public transport and bicycles.
Traffic Advisory for Non-attendees
For those not attending the matches, it's strongly advised to avoid Bordeaux's northern ring road and the Aquitaine Bridge on September 16 and 17, particularly between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and then from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Parking and Car Travel for Spectators
Before the Match:
Two main routes are available for accessing the stadium parking lot:
● From the outer ring road via the Aquitaine Bridge, take exit 4a labeled « Stade Atlantique. »
● From the inner ring road via Mérignac, take exit 6 and follow signs for « Stade Atlantique. »
To effortlessly reach the public parking at Parc des Expositions, use route-finding apps and search for « Parking P5 Parc Expos. » VIP parking is also available under the name « Parking P1 VIP Stade Matmut Atlantique. »
After the Match:
Multiple mandatory routes from Parc des Expositions are available to distribute traffic across different possible exits.
Use Public Transport
Trams:
A « Stadium Pass » for €3 covers a round trip, making it an economical option.
● Line C – Quinconces (27')
● Line A – Cenon Gare/Stadium Shuttle
● Line B – Cité du Vin/Stadium Shuttle
Stadium Shuttles:
Operating every 3 to 5 minutes from ‘‘Cenon Gare’’ and ‘‘La Cité du Vin’’, the shuttles will make sure you reach the Matmut Atlantique Stadium without hassle.
With the Rugby World Cup matches scheduled at Bordeaux's Matmut Atlantique Stadium on September 16 and 17, a special mobility plan is in place. Two hours prior to the match, doors will open for fans, but the traffic restrictions will start four hours before kickoff. A designated area around the stadium will be closed to regular traffic, giving priority to public transport and bicycles.
Traffic Advisory for Non-attendees
For those not attending the matches, it's strongly advised to avoid Bordeaux's northern ring road and the Aquitaine Bridge on September 16 and 17, particularly between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and then from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Parking and Car Travel for Spectators
Before the Match:
Two main routes are available for accessing the stadium parking lot:
● From the outer ring road via the Aquitaine Bridge, take exit 4a labeled « Stade Atlantique. »
● From the inner ring road via Mérignac, take exit 6 and follow signs for « Stade Atlantique. »
To effortlessly reach the public parking at Parc des Expositions, use route-finding apps and search for « Parking P5 Parc Expos. » VIP parking is also available under the name « Parking P1 VIP Stade Matmut Atlantique. »
After the Match:
Multiple mandatory routes from Parc des Expositions are available to distribute traffic across different possible exits.
Use Public Transport
Trams:
A « Stadium Pass » for €3 covers a round trip, making it an economical option.
● Line C – Quinconces (27')
● Line A – Cenon Gare/Stadium Shuttle
● Line B – Cité du Vin/Stadium Shuttle
Stadium Shuttles:
Operating every 3 to 5 minutes from ‘‘Cenon Gare’’ and ‘‘La Cité du Vin’’, the shuttles will make sure you reach the Matmut Atlantique Stadium without hassle.