Stade de France, commonly referred to as France's national stadium, is a multi-purpose venue located in Saint-Denis in the northern suburbs of Paris. Opened in 1998 for the FIFA World Cup and seating around 80,000 spectators, it hosts France national football and rugby matches, major international finals, athletics meetings and large-scale concerts. The stadium is one of France's premier sports and entertainment venues and regularly stages high-profile domestic and international events.