The Paris Supercross has finally reached what we would call “Peak Paris.” The long-running event, which for decades operated just outside the city in Bercy, and then relocated to Lille nearly two hours away for the last few years, is finally coming to the City of Lights. The brand-new U Arena in the heart of Paris La-Defense business district will host the event on November 18 and 19 (that’s Saturday and Sunday). 

For years the Paris Supercross was sometimes called Bercy, and then Bercy-Lille—now its just Paris!

The Venue

“Of course we are happy to come back to the City of Lights, where it all began, back in 1984”, explained Xavier Audouard, sports director of the event, in a press release. “The U Arena is made for shows as much as it is made for sports, it is part of the Paris 2024 Olympics venues network and will be home of the Paris rugby team. It is completely high-tech and unique with its “U” shape and huge wall-screen. It has a roof, is heated and will provide the highest standard comfort our fans have ever experienced. The stadium will be delivered on October 2 and the Rolling Stones will inaugurate it on October 19. There will be a lot of buzz in the big media around this venue, for sure. And next is the supercross, which will be the first sports event in the building, one month later! The 24,000 spectators capacity is perfect for us, as everyone in the house will remain close from the action, around a U.S.-size track, for the first time in the history of this event. The angle of the stands is similar to Bercy and should create the same kind of atmosphere. This is what we had always dreamed about so everyone is very excited, including the riders, of course!”