Lille was founded in 1944 and plays in the Ligue 1, the top division of France football. Home matches are played at Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy (capacity 50,083). If you have ever attended a Lille match, you can log it in Footbeen — the app will map every stadium you have been to, tally your stats, and remember every goal you have seen.
At a glance
- Founded
- 1944
- Country
- France
- League
- Ligue 1
- Home ground
- Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy
- Capacity
- 50,083
Recent matches
- 18 Apr 2026 Lille vs Nice 0 - 0
- 12 Apr 2026 Toulouse vs Lille 0 - 4
- 4 Apr 2026 Lille vs Lens 3 - 0
- 22 Mar 2026 Marseille vs Lille 1 - 2
- 19 Mar 2026 Aston Villa vs Lille 2 - 0
Upcoming Lille fixtures
- 26 Apr 2026 Paris FC vs Lille A
- 3 May 2026 Lille vs Le Havre H
- 9 May 2026 Monaco vs Lille A
- 16 May 2026 Lille vs Auxerre H
Frequently asked
How do I track my Lille matches?
Download Footbeen (free on iOS and Android). Lille is pre-loaded along with every Ligue 1 fixture since 2010. Tap any match you attended, and it joins your diary — the stadium lights up on your personal map.
Where does Lille play their home matches?
Lille play home matches at Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve d'Ascq, capacity 50,083.
Can I log old Lille matches from years ago?
Yes. Footbeen's catalogue goes back to 2010, so you can retrospectively log Lille matches you attended from any season since then.
What league does Lille play in?
Lille plays in the Ligue 1, the top division of France football.
What is Lille's stadium capacity?
Lille plays at Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy, which has a capacity of 50,083 spectators in Villeneuve d'Ascq.
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- Ligue 1 — all clubs and standings
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