Stadium in Lausanne, Switzerland
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise is a multi-purpose stadium in Lausanne , Switzerland. The stadium holds 15,700 people and was opened in 1954.[ 1]
The stadium is used primarily for football matches. It is currently the home ground of FC Stade Lausanne Ouchy , of the Swiss Super League .[ 2]
The stadium also hosts the Diamond League event, the Athletissima .[ 3]
Events
During the 1954 FIFA World Cup , the stadium hosted five games.[ 4]
Pink Floyd have performed two concerts at the stadium. On 12 July 1989, as part of their A Momentary Lapse of Reason Tour and on 25 September 1994, as part of their The Division Bell Tour .[citation needed ]
Michael Jackson performed at the stadium during his "Bad" World Tour on 19 August 1988, during his "Dangerous" World Tour on 8 September 1992 and during his HIStory World Tour on 20 June 1997.[citation needed ]
Elton John performed at the stadium during his The One Tour (Elton John tour) on 3 July 1992.[citation needed ]
In 2011, the stadium hosted some events of the World Gymnaestrada .[ 5]
International matches
See also
Media related to Stade olympique de la Pontaise at Wikimedia Commons
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References