Ceremonies
OPENING CEREMONY
Easily accessible by public transportation
A capacity of 6,000 to 16,000 people across 4 aisles
A warm facility located at the heart of one of Lyon’s major leisure centers
Between 100 and 120 events organized each year
Ceremony schedule
The Ceremony began on Tuesday 10 September 2024 at 7 p.m. and ended at 9 p.m.
HOW CAN I GET THERE?
By public transportation
Lyon’s public transport network (TCL) provides daily access to the LDLC Arena via :
Tramway T7 to the “Décines OL Vallée” stop
Tramway T3 to the “Décines Grand Large” stop, then bus 85 to the “Décines OL Vallée” stop
By car
The LDLC Arena has its own parking lot, it is mandatory to buy a ticket to get access to the parking lot.
By bike or scooter
Free parking for two-wheelers (non-motirized) is available near the OL Arena
If you wish to come to the LDLC Arena by car, reserving a parking ticket is mandatory
CLOSING CEREMONY
The WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Closing Ceremony took place on 15 September 2024 at the famous Groupama Stadium (OL Stadium), France’s 3rd largest stadium in terms of capacity.
The OL Stadium hosts the biggest French and international sports and cultural events (Euro2016, Rugby World Cup 2023, concerts by major international artists…) It serves as the official stadium of the popular ‘Olympique Lyonnais’, the local soccer team, and offers an eclectic and rich programme throughout the year.
Like the LDLC Arena, the OL Stadium is located at the heart of OL Vallée.
The 47th WorldSkills Competition ended on a high note at this emblematic venue of the Lyon Metropolis.
Easily accessible by public transportation
Awared best architecture and design project by the British Expertise International Awards 2018
A capacity of 59,186 people
Over 1 million spectators each year
How can I get there?
By public transportation
Lyon’s public transport network (TCL) provides daily access to the OL Stadium via:
Tramway T7 to the “Décines OL Vallée” stop
Tramway T3 to the “Décines Grand Large” stop, then bus 85 to the “Décines OL Vallée” stop.
By car
The OL Stadium has its own parking lot : More informations on OL Stadium website (French) : Prepare your visit
By bike or scooter
Free parking for two-wheelers (non-motorized) is available next to the OL Stadium.
If you wish to come to Groupama Stadium by car, reserving a parking ticket is mandatory
