Paris La Défense Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris. Opened in October 2017, it was developed by the rugby union club Racing 92, and replaced Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir as their home field. It is one of the two multi-purpose indoor arena to be built in Europe, along with Telenor Arena and is Europe's largest indoor arena. Its naming rights are held by Paris La Défense, the management company of the nearby La Défense business district.
Paris La Défense Arena in 2018
View of Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, seen from the Grande Arche in La Défense
Paris La Défense Arena interior
Paris La Défense Arena under construction
Nanterre is the prefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine department in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located some 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the centre of Paris. In 2018, the commune had a population of 96,807.
Place Gabriel Péri
Nanterre's twin towns sign.