Useful information
Getting to the Arena
Located in the heart of the La Defense district, Paris La Defense Arena is easily accessible thanks to an extensive public transport network. RER trains (lines A and E), metro (line 1), tramway (T2), buses (16 routes) and suburban trains (lines L and U) all serve the area, making your journey simple and convenient. You can also reach the Arena by bike, with several Vélib’ stations nearby and secure parking spaces available at the Centre-Grande Arche.
For evening sessions, please find below the timetables for the last transport services in the area. For more information, visit RATP.FR.
From Monday 27 to Thursday 30 October:
- RER A - Towards Paris (Nanterre-Préfecture station): 12:37 am; (La Défense station): 12:39 am
- RER A - Towards Saint-Germain-en-Laye (La Défense station): 1:12 am; (Nanterre-Préfecture station): 1:15 am
From 10:00 pm, service is suspended between Nanterre-Préfecture and Cergy-Le Haut / Poissy.
- RER E - Towards Paris (Nanterre-La-Folie station): 10:19 pm
- Metro line 1 - Towards Paris (La Défense Grande Arche station): 12:39 am
- Tram T2 - Towards Suzanne Lenglen (La Défense Grande Arche stop): 12:43 am
- Tram T2 - Towards Pont de Bezons (La Défense Grande Arche stop): 1:02 am
Friday, 31 October
- RER A - Towards Paris (Nanterre-Préfecture station): 12:37 am; (La Défense station): 12:39 am
- RER A - Towards West (La Défense station): 1:12 am; (Nanterre-Préfecture station): 1:15 am
From 10:15 pm, service will be suspended between Cergy-Le Haut and Maisons-Laffitte.
- RER E - Towards Paris (Nanterre-La-Folie station): 10:19 pm
- Metro line 1 - Towards Paris (La Défense Grande Arche station): 1:39 am
- Tram T2 - Towards Suzanne Lenglen (La Défense Grande Arche stop): 1:43 am
- Tram T2 - Towards Pont de Bezons (La Défense Grande Arche stop): 2:02 am
How to get to Paris La Defense Arena ?
Public transportation :
- RER A : Stop at La Defense or Nanterre Préfecture
- Metro Line 1 : Stop at La Defense
- Tramway T2 : Stop at La Defense
- Transilien Trains Lines L and U : Stop at La Defense
- RER E : Stop at Nanterre-La-Folie
For more information, you can visit the RATP website and the SNCF website.
Bikes and scooters :
For those coming by bike, Vélib’ stations are located on Place Nelson Mandela, Avenue de l’Arche, and at Nanterre Université Station. Secure parking spaces are also available in the Centre-Grande Arche parking, which has recently been equipped with a bike escalator. There are 700 bike racks available throughout La Defense to secure bicycles.
Car :
Even if we recommend using public transportation, Paris La Defense Arena is also accessible by car. There are 15,000 parking spaces available near the venue. Remember to reserve your parking space before the event on our website. Two dedicated parking lots are at your disposal. Directly overlooking the Boulevard Circulaire, so be sure to choose which one is best for you based on where you are coming from:
- If you are coming from Paris or the périphérique, choose the Coupole Regnault parking, 15 Square Henri Regnault, 92400 Courbevoie. → 18 minutes on foot.
- If you are coming from the A86 or A14, choose the Villon parking, 47 Rue Paradis, 92800 Puteaux. → 25 minutes on foot.
Other parking lots in the municipalities of Nanterre and Courbevoie are also accessible and close to the Arena. Please note that driving around the Arena may be difficult due to traffic restrictions throughout the tournament.
Motorcycles :
Paris La Defense Arena can be accessed by motorcycle, the parking is located on the Nanterre side at Place Nelson Mandela, just a few minutes’ walk from the venue. Please note that no surveillance is provided. However, we recommend using public transportation, which is very convenient.
Taxis :
Arrive safely using the taxi dedicated area available around the venue.
- For Taxi G7, drop-off and pick-up points are located behind the CitizenM hotel, in front of Entrance 33 on the esplanade.
- For other taxi companies, drop-off and pick-up points are located on Rue des Trois Fontanots, just a few minutes’ walk from the venue.
People with disabilities
Click on the link below to find out more about the access conditions to the Rolex Paris Masters and the various services available for people with disabilities.
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Prohibited items
For safety reasons, the following items are strictly forbidden inside Paris La Defense Arena:
Please note plastic/metal water bottles with a capacity of 75cl or less are permitted.
A cloakroom service is available for you to store any items that cannot be brought into the venue. You will be able to collect your belongings after the event, up to 15 minutes following the end of the last match. The cloakroom is located in the Grand Hall of Paris La Defense Arena (to the left of the main staircase).
Exit procedures
All exits are permanent at Paris La Défense Arena.
Services area
Located between access points 105 and 106 on level 1, the Services Area is your go-to place for any questions or assistance during your visit. Our teams will be on hand to help you and provide several services, including:
- Wheelchair availability
- Lost and found (if you have lost or found an item, please report it here. Once you have left the Arena, you can contact the Lost & Found service by phone at +33 (0)1.47.43.56.56 or by email at objetstrouves@fft.fr)
- Lost children (the Services Area is the designated meeting point for this purpose).
- Battery loan
Safe space
Located within the main medical unit on level 0, this dedicated area provides a safe and confidential space for anyone who is a victim or witness of gender-based or sexual violence (GBV). A team of trained healthcare professionals will be on hand to listen, provide support and guide individuals to specialized services for appropriate assistance.
How to report an incident?
- By alerting the internal system via a QR code available inside the arena.
- By informing a member of staff (host, security agent) who can guide you to the safe space.
- By contacting national assistance services directly: France Victimes – 116 006 (free and anonymous, 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.) / "Ma Sécurité" app, from the Ministry of the Interior (available on iOS and Android)
By renewing this initiative already in place at Roland-Garros, the FFT reaffirms its commitment to combating gender-based and sexual violence.
For more information on the FFT’s actions in this field: https://www.fft.fr/la-federation/nos-engagements/prevention-et-lutte-contre-les-violences-sexuelles
Entertainment
A new venue means new experiences for you to enjoy during this first edition at Paris La Defense Arena!