📍 North Paris · Adidas Arena
Porte de
la Chapelle
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Getting to Porte de la Chapelle
Metro line 12 (Porte de la Chapelle station, terminus) or Tram T3b — both stop right in front of the Arena. From central Paris: 20 minutes. From Gare du Nord: 10 minutes. No need for a taxi or Uber.
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The Adidas Arena is located at 56 boulevard Ney in the north of Paris (18th arrondissement), about 20 minutes from the city centre. It holds 8,000 spectators and hosts concerts, Paris Basketball EuroLeague games and major sporting events. It is one of the easiest venues in Paris to reach by public transport.
The official car park is at 10 avenue de la Porte de la Chapelle (car: €25, motorcycle: €10) — book in advance as it fills up fast on event nights. By metro: line 12, last stop Porte de la Chapelle, exit 1. By tram: T3b, stop Porte de la Chapelle. Both are a 2-minute walk from the Arena entrance.
