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Stade du Ray
DEMOLISHED

Stade du Ray

1927-2013

Nice, France
Photo Credit
Dalfino

Historical Overview

Stade Municipal du Ray was a football stadium in Nice, France, and the home of OGC Nice from its opening on 30 January 1927 until 2013. The stadium was built in 1897 and underwent renovations in 1948, 1979, 1992, and 1997. With a capacity of 17,415, the red and black coloured stadium was conveniently located in the centre of the city but suffered from its old structure and small capacity. A new stadium was planned to be built in the Lingostiere side of Nice, but the project was cancelled in 2006. The stadium was replaced by the Allianz Riviera in September 2013, bringing an end to 86 years of football at the venue. The stadium was demolished in 2017.

Did You Know

Stade du Ray was the home of OGC Nice for 86 years, from 1927 to 2013. The stadium was built in 1897, 30 years before it opened as a football ground on 30 January 1927. The red and black coloured stadium had a capacity of 17,415 and was conveniently located in the centre of Nice, but suffered from its old structure and small capacity. The stadium underwent renovations in 1948, 1979, 1992, and 1997. A new stadium was planned to be built in the Lingostiere side of Nice, but the project was cancelled in 2006. The stadium was replaced by the Allianz Riviera in September 2013 and was demolished in 2017.

What Happened

This venue was demolished and no longer exists on this site.

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Sport
Football
Years Active
1927-2013
Year Opened
1927
Year Closed
2013
Demolished
2017
Capacity at Peak
17,415
Former Team(s)
OGC Nice (1927-2013)
Location
Nice, France
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