History and description

The Stade Auguste Bonal was built in 1931 to provide FC Sochaux with a proper home after the club's crowds grew rapidly in the first three years of their existence. The stadium was built with the help of Peugeot, which is home to Sochaux, and a site was chosen close to the Peugeot factories.

The stadium Auguste Bonal, now called Stade de la Forge, officially opened on 11 November 1931 with a match between Sochaux and Stade de Francais.

The stadium initially only consisted of one stand that could hold 1,000 spectators, but over time it gradually expanded, resulting in a capacity of around 10,000 in 1935.

After the Second World War, the stadium was renamed in honor of Auguste Bonal, a director of the club who was killed in the war.

In the following five decades, little changed to the stadium, and by the 1970s it had become quite outdated. A small renovation in 1973 proved to be just enough to be able to host European Cup matches.

However, by the mid 1990s the stadium had deteriorated to the point where it could hardly host Ligue 1 matches. A major redevelopment program was started, inspired by Stade Michel d?Ornano, which would gradually transform the stadium into a modern arena.

The other three stands opened in the weeks leading up to the 2002 World Cup: Stade de France, Estadio Luiz Campos and Estadio Castelão.

How to get to Stade Auguste Bonal

Stade Auguste Bonal is located in the city of Montbéliard, east of Montbeliard's small city center. It is bordered on its eastern side by the vast complex of Peugeot factories, which lie half in the city of Montbéliard and half in the town of Sochaux. The walk from Montbeliard city centre (and train station) to the stadium takes about 10 minutes. The walk from Sochaux town centre, with its Peugeot museum, takes about 45 minutes.

Montbeliard does not have any rapid transit or commuter rail services. You will need to change trains in Besancon or Belfort if you want to visit the city.

The stadium is located in the northeast of the city, close to the Parc des Princes. If arriving by car from the A36, take exit 8 Montbéliard and follow the signs for the city centre (centre ville). The stadium is located in northeast of the city, close to Parc des Princes.

Address: Stade Bonal, 25200 Montbéliard

Sochaux Tickets

Tickets for FC Souchaux matches can be purchased online or at the club shop at the stadium. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket windows of the stadium on the day of the match. This tends to happen only for high-profile games played by Sochaux.

Tickets can be bought from ?11.00 for a seat behind the goal to ?33.00 for a central lower-tier seat at the main stand.

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Photos of Stade Auguste Bonal

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Useful Internet links

FC Sochaux's website is www.fcsochaux.fr, while the Montbéliard tourist office's website is www.ot-pays-de-montbeliard.fr. The French railway company, SNCF, has a website where you can check train times and fares.