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What entertainment is planned for the French Cup final?

What entertainment is planned for the French Cup final?

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The French Cup final is one of the most eagerly awaited events in French football every year. This competition, which brings together amateur and professional clubs in a tournament full of surprises, culminates in an exceptional setting: the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

In addition to the sporting challenge, winning a historic trophy is also a celebration for fans, families, and sports enthusiasts. For this edition, the French Football Federation has gone all out with a rich and varied program of events. Discover everything that is planned to make this Cup final a truly unique event.

 

Summary

  • The Stade de France: a symbolic venue
  • Before the match: entertainment
  • A highly anticipated opening ceremony
  • Initiatives to promote amateur football
  • An evening filled with emotion
  • An event for all generations

The Stade de France: a symbolic venue

Since its inauguration in 1998, the Stade de France has hosted the French national team's biggest matches, national and international finals, and other high-profile events. It is therefore only natural that it should serve as the iconic venue for this French Cup final. The large stadium is transformed for the occasion into a lively, festive, and interactive space, befitting this end-of-season event. For more information on the French Cup, please visit our dedicated page.

Before the game: entertainment

As soon as the gates open, the area around the stadium comes alive with a festive and friendly atmosphere. To welcome fans in the best possible conditions, partner stands are set up on the forecourt, offering games, entertainment, photo opportunities, and food and drink. Younger fans can enjoy activities designed especially for them, so that the whole family can enjoy the event to the full. Every year, the French Football Federation and its partners offer a varied program of entertainment around the final, such as the presentation of the referees' trophy, quizzes, workshops, and meetings with amateur football figures, all of which immerse visitors in the unique atmosphere of the Coupe de France.

During some editions, a temporary exhibition allows visitors to relive the greatest moments of the competition through photos of former winners, historic jerseys, and iconic objects linked to players or clubs that have marked the history of the cup. To discover the complete program of our events, visit our football program page.

A highly anticipated opening ceremony

Long before kickoff, the Stade de France will already be buzzing with excitement as it prepares for a solemn and symbolic moment. The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on the pitch, featuring official speeches, appearances by promThis final is also an opportunity to highlight the competition's grassroots roots. Each year, several amateur clubs are honored for their exceptional achievements. Selected by the French Football Federation, they are invited to take a lap of honor on the pitch at the Stade de France, to the applause of the crowd.

The French Football Federation also promotes youth involvement. When the players enter the field, children from French clubs are selected as part of the “Escort Kids” program and invited to walk alongside the finalists.t figures, and a symbolic kickoff by a legend of the competition.

Initiatives to promote amateur soccer

This final is also an opportunity to highlight the competition's grassroots roots. Each year, several amateur clubs are honored for their exceptional achievements. Selected by the French Football Federation, they are invited to take a lap of honor on the pitch at the Stade de France, to the applause of the crowd.

The French Football Federation also promotes youth involvement. When the players enter the field, children from French clubs are selected as part of the “Escort Kids” program and invited to walk alongside the finalists.

 

An evening filled with emotion

After the match, regardless of which team wins, the trophy presentation remains a key moment in the final, eagerly awaited by all spectators. The closing ceremony highlights the highlights of the match, often with highlights shown on the stadium's giant screens. Some past events have been closed with fireworks. To reserve your seats and not miss out on this edition, visit our football ticket page.

An event for all generations

The French Cup final is more than just a match; it is an intergenerational event that brings together fans of all ages in a stadium filled with emotion. This celebration of soccer celebrates the diversity and richness of French sports, where amateurs and professionals come together, and where each victory embodies a shared passion. To win this trophy, it takes more than just talent: it takes passion, courage, and unwavering team spirit.

Some cities in France, such as Reims, organize live broadcasts on giant screens so that local fans can watch the final together in certain public parks and cultural spaces.

Key takeaways

The French Cup final at the Stade de France is not just a duel between two teams. It is a popular celebration of French football, carried by a collective atmosphere, a grand ceremony, and moments of emotion. An event not to be missed, which promises to mark a new page in the history of French sport.

 

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