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LDLC Arena, Lyon (Décines-Charpieu)
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Arena Lyon (Décines-Charpieu), FranceUpdated Sept 2026

LDLC Arena Seating Map

Your seating plan and chart: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat

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LDLC Arena in photos

3 outside · 4 inside the venue

At a glance

Where to sit at LDLC Arena

The best seats at LDLC Arena are Central 100-level blocks, midway up for the view. For value, choose Central 300-level blocks. For atmosphere, head to Fosse standing. Avoid Fosse rear at standing concerts. LDLC Arena seats 12,523.

Overview

About LDLC Arena

The LDLC Arena, planned as the largest event hall outside the Paris region, opened in 2023, seating 12,523 for basketball and up to 16,000 for concerts. Its bowl wraps the floor in steeply raked tiers with numbered blocks — 100-level sections low down and 200- and 300-level sections above — while the flat floor (the fosse) is standing or seated by event, and two hospitality ranges, Les Terrasses and Le Club & La Suite, sit above the general admission seating.

The LDLC Arena is a purpose-built multi-purpose arena at 5 avenue Simone Veil in Décines-Charpieu, in the Metropolis of Lyon, designed by Populous and built by Vinci for OL Groupe at a cost of €141 million. It opened on 23 November 2023 with a EuroLeague basketball game, and its 1,200-tonne roof structure spans 70 metres. The official site lists 16 approved configurations and a video cube carrying 144 square metres of LED screens. It was known as the OL Arena before the LDLC naming partnership.

Seat map

Seating plan & map

General seating reference for LDLC Arena. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.

Layout

How the venue is set up

Basketball

The full bowl surrounds the court for LDLC ASVEL's EuroLeague and French league games, with a capacity of 12,523. The club is scheduled to play 13 to 17 games a season at the arena.

End-stage concert

The stage is set at one end of the floor with the tiered stands rising around it on three sides; the fosse is standing or seated depending on the production, taking the total up to 16,000.

Reduced configurations

The official site lists 16 approved configurations, allowing the room to be scaled down for smaller shows, esports and one-man shows.

Sections

Seating levels explained

Fosse (arena floor)

The flat arena floor, sold as standing or seated depending on the event; for basketball the court itself occupies the floor.

Pros: The closest position to the stage at standing concerts, in the middle of the crowd.

Cons: The floor is flat, so the view depends on the people in front; bars can be installed on the floor at some concerts, taking up space.

100-level blocks

The lowest raked tier of the bowl, closest to the floor. A View From My Seat does not yet list confirmed 100-level sections for the venue, but the venue's own interactive map covers every block.

Pros: The closest tiered seats to the court or stage, with a steep rake over the floor.

Cons: Blocks beside an end stage sit at a sharp angle to the performance.

200-level blocksSections 202, 203, 206 among others

The middle raked level of the bowl, with numbered blocks such as 202, 203 and 206 confirmed by seat-view photos on A View From My Seat.

Pros: Elevated, face-on view of an end stage from the central blocks at mid-range prices.

Cons: Further from the stage or court than the 100 level.

300-level blocksSection 314 among others

The top public level of the bowl, with blocks such as 314 confirmed by A View From My Seat.

Pros: Generally the cheapest seats in the arena, with a full panoramic view of the production.

Cons: The highest and furthest seating from an end stage.

Les Terrasses and Le Club & La Suite

The venue's two VIP ranges, sold through the official hospitality ticket office: Les Terrasses (Premium), a mezzanine lounge in the heart of the arena with seats adjoining the salon, and the Prestige range's two salons, La Suite and Le Club.

Pros: Dinner cocktails and drinks served continuously, dedicated VIP entrance and included parking; Prestige adds the seats closest to the stage plus before- and after-show access.

Cons: Sold as hospitality packages at per-person prices well above general admission.

Recommendations

Best seats at LDLC Arena

Best overall for sport

Central 100-level blocks, midway up

Central lower-tier blocks combine proximity to the court with the bowl's steep rake, giving a clear view over the whole playing area for LDLC ASVEL games.

Best overall for concerts

Central blocks facing the stage on the 100 and 200 levels

In the end-stage configuration the central blocks opposite the stage take in the full production, including the 144-square-metre LED cube, at close range.

Best value

Central 300-level blocks

The top-tier central blocks keep a full, face-on view of the stage or court at the arena's lowest prices.

Best atmosphere

Fosse standing

At standing concerts the fosse puts you in the middle of the crowd directly in front of the stage.

Best premium

Prestige — Le Club & La Suite

The Prestige range pairs the seats closest to the stage with its two salons, continuous dining and drinks, a dedicated VIP entrance and before- and after-show access.

Closest to the stage

Front rows of the fosse at seated shows

When the floor is sold seated, the front fosse rows are the nearest seats to an end stage.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

Fosse rear at standing concerts: Far from the stage on a flat floor, with sightlines dependent on the crowd in front.

Blocks immediately beside an end stage: These seats face across the arena rather than at the stage, giving a sharply angled, side-on view of the performance.

300-level rear corners: The highest, furthest and most angled seats in the house, distant from an end-stage performance.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

Premium — Les Terrasses

A mezzanine lounge in the heart of the arena with seats adjoining the salon. Includes a continuous dinner cocktail, drinks served throughout the event, a dedicated VIP entrance and one parking place per three people.

Prestige — Le Club & La Suite

Two salons: La Suite, an intimate space paired with the best associated seats, and Le Club, a livelier festive space. Includes the seats closest to the stage, continuous dining and drinks, a dedicated VIP entrance, before- and after-show access and VIP parking.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

The venue's PSH/PMR page states that the arena was designed to welcome visitors with disabilities and reduced mobility: there are dedicated places in the general admission stands and in the boxes and salons (with a companion), reserved on-site parking, lifts serving all levels, adapted security gates and ticket counters, and reception staff to guide visitors. A dedicated PSH/PMR ticket office operates for each event, with seats chosen on the seating plan. Mobility aids, respiratory assistance equipment, noise-cancelling headphones and medical cushions are permitted.

Where: Dedicated places in the general admission stands and in the boxes and salons, with a companion

Eat & drink

Food & drink at LDLC Arena

The venue's restaurant and bars page states that 75 per cent of its food is prepared on site by its chef and teams, with stands in the Grand Hall on levels 2 and 3 serving burgers, tenders, croque-monsieur, sandwiches, focaccia, crepes and snacks, plus bars pouring beer, wine, cocktails and champagne.

Food may be brought in but boxes and cutlery are banned; drinks are allowed without caps and water flasks are not permitted. Plastic bottles under 50 cl are allowed (caps banned); bags over 30x20x10 cm, helmets, professional recording equipment, tablets, selfie sticks, external batteries and large umbrellas are among the prohibited items, with paid deposit lockers outside (from €2) and self-service cloakrooms inside at both ends of the Grand Hall.

Worth seeking out

  • 75 per cent of food prepared on site
  • Stands across the Grand Hall on levels 2 and 3
  • Seat-delivery service at sports events via QR code
  • Self-service beer dispensers in the Grand Hall
  • Floor bars installed at some concerts

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Logistics

Getting there

Transport

The arena is served directly by tramway T7 (Décines–OL Vallée stop beside the venue, reinforced before and after events) and is an 800-metre walk from tramway T3 at Décines Grand Large. Parking must be booked in advance on the event page (from €11, no on-site sale), the P9 car park handles drop-offs on event days, and a free bicycle park sits under the Groupama Stadium access ramp two minutes away.

The area

The arena stands in the OL Vallée development around the Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu, roughly 15 km east of central Lyon. The area is modern and largely event-focused; Lyon city centre with its full range of hotels, restaurants and sights is reached by tram and metro.

LDLC Arena · Lyon (Décines-Charpieu), France

Parking near LDLC Arena

The closest car parks to LDLC Arena, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.

  • Parking P10 Arena Backstage Livraisons5 Avenue Simone Veil, Décines-Charpieu118 m
  • Parking P8 Arena VIP5 Avenue Simone Veil, Décines-Charpieu118 m
  • Parking P7 Bis Laboratoire26 Rue Chante Alouette, Décines-Charpieu176 m
  • Parking P10 bis Arena11 Rue Sully, Décines-Charpieu282 m
  • Parking P4Rue Marceau, Décines-Charpieu322 m
  • parking409 Avenue Jean Jaurès, Décines-Charpieu331 m
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the best seats at the LDLC Arena?

For basketball, the central 100-level blocks midway up balance proximity with clear raked sightlines. For end-stage concerts, the central blocks facing the stage on the 100 and 200 levels are the best all-round seats; for value, the central 300-level blocks stay face-on at the lowest prices.

What are the cheapest seats at the LDLC Arena?

Ticket prices are set per event. The lowest price categories are generally found in the 300-level blocks at the top of the bowl, with standing fosse tickets at the cheaper end at concerts where the floor is sold standing.

Is the floor seated or standing at the LDLC Arena?

It depends on the event. The floor, sold as the fosse, is standing at many concerts and seated at others, while for basketball the court occupies the floor. The venue's interactive map shows the layout for each configuration.

Is the LDLC Arena covered?

Yes. The LDLC Arena is a fully enclosed indoor arena opened in 2023, so events run unaffected by the weather.

Is the LDLC Arena wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The venue lists dedicated places in the general admission stands and in the boxes and salons with a companion, reserved on-site parking, lifts to all levels, and adapted security gates and counters. A dedicated PSH/PMR ticket office operates for each event.

How is the seating laid out at the LDLC Arena?

There is a flat floor (the fosse) below steeply raked tiers of numbered blocks: 100-level sections low down and 200- and 300-level sections above, with blocks such as 202, 203, 206 and 314 confirmed by seat-view photos. The arena seats 12,523 for basketball and up to 16,000 for concerts, with the Les Terrasses and Le Club & La Suite hospitality areas above the general admission seating.

Does the LDLC Arena have hospitality or VIP tickets?

Yes. The official hospitality ticket office sells two ranges: Premium (Les Terrasses), a mezzanine lounge with adjoining seats, and Prestige (Le Club & La Suite), two salons paired with the seats closest to the stage. Both include continuous dining and drinks, a dedicated VIP entrance and parking.

Which seats are best for concerts at LDLC Arena?

The stage is set at one end of the floor with the tiered stands rising around it on three sides; the fosse is standing or seated depending on the production, taking the total up to 16,000. For specific sections, aim for Central blocks facing the stage on the 100 and 200 levels — In the end-stage configuration the central blocks opposite the stage take in the full production, including the 144-square-metre LED cube, at close range.

How do section numbers work at LDLC Arena?

Section numbers at LDLC Arena follow the seating tiers. 200-level blocks: Sections 202, 203, 206 among others; 300-level blocks: Section 314 among others.

Does LDLC Arena have a seating map with seat numbers?

Yes. LDLC Arena's seating map is split into numbered sections across its tiers (200-level blocks Sections 202, 203, 206 among others; 300-level blocks Section 314 among others), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating map on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

What is the view like from the seats at LDLC Arena?

The best views at LDLC Arena are from Central 100-level blocks, midway up — Central lower-tier blocks combine proximity to the court with the bowl's steep rake, giving a clear view over the whole playing area for LDLC ASVEL games. The weakest are Fosse rear at standing concerts: Far from the stage on a flat floor, with sightlines dependent on the crowd in front. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for LDLC Arena.

How many seats does LDLC Arena have?

LDLC Arena holds about 12,523, though the exact number in use varies by event configuration.

What are the stands at LDLC Arena?

LDLC Arena is made up of 5 main stands: Fosse (arena floor); 100-level blocks; 200-level blocks; 300-level blocks; Les Terrasses and Le Club & La Suite.

What is the view like from the seats at LDLC Arena?

For the best view at LDLC Arena, aim for Central 100-level blocks, midway up (Central lower-tier blocks combine proximity to the court with the bowl's steep rake, giving a clear view over the whole playing area for LDLC ASVEL games.); Central blocks facing the stage on the 100 and 200 levels (In the end-stage configuration the central blocks opposite the stage take in the full production, including the 144-square-metre LED cube, at close range.). The view is most restricted from Fosse rear at standing concerts (Far from the stage on a flat floor, with sightlines dependent on the crowd in front.).

Where can I park at LDLC Arena?

Car parks near LDLC Arena include Parking P10 Arena Backstage Livraisons, Parking P8 Arena VIP, Parking P7 Bis Laboratoire, Parking P10 bis Arena and more. The closest is Parking P10 Arena Backstage Livraisons, about 118 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.

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