Nantes was founded in 1943 and plays in the Ligue 1, the top division of France football. Home matches are played at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau (capacity 38,285). If you have ever attended a Nantes 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
- 1943
- Country
- France
- League
- Ligue 1
- Home ground
- Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau
- Capacity
- 38,285
Recent matches
- 19 Apr 2026 Nantes vs Stade Brestois 29 1 - 1
- 11 Apr 2026 Auxerre vs Nantes 0 - 0
- 5 Apr 2026 Metz vs Nantes 0 - 0
- 22 Mar 2026 Nantes vs Strasbourg 2 - 3
- 7 Mar 2026 Nantes vs Angers 0 - 1
Upcoming Nantes fixtures
- 26 Apr 2026 Rennes vs Nantes A
- 3 May 2026 Nantes vs Marseille H
- 9 May 2026 Lens vs Nantes A
- 16 May 2026 Nantes vs Toulouse H
Frequently asked
How do I track my Nantes matches?
Download Footbeen (free on iOS and Android). Nantes 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 Nantes play their home matches?
Nantes play home matches at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau in Nantes, capacity 38,285.
Can I log old Nantes matches from years ago?
Yes. Footbeen's catalogue goes back to 2010, so you can retrospectively log Nantes matches you attended from any season since then.
What league does Nantes play in?
Nantes plays in the Ligue 1, the top division of France football.
What is Nantes's stadium capacity?
Nantes plays at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, which has a capacity of 38,285 spectators in Nantes.
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- Ligue 1 — all clubs and standings
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