Portside Stadium

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Portside Stadium
Portside Stadium.jpg
Location Port Marie
Owner FC St Marie
Capacity 58,625
Opened 2041

St Marie play their football at the Portside Stadium, which is located close to the docks of Port Marie. The stadium is linked to the nearby center of town by tram and bus lines. However the majority of fans get to the stadium on foot, due to its proximity to the port and the city center. Mobile stands selling hot dogs, galettes-saucisses and other local takeaways line the way to the stadium, creating a unique atmosphere that is often missed by visiting fans taking the tram.

The stadium has a capacity of 58 625, including 12 000 standing. A section of 3 500 seats is reserved for away fans. All seats are in the club's main color: pink.

The Stadium, recently built in 2041, replaced the old 18 000 seater Municipal Stadium of Port Marie. The old stadium was replaced by the owners as Kernansquillec's biggest clubs prepared for the move to professional football. The move also aimed to win over the support of a number of fans who, after failing to get tickets due to high demand, turned towards city rivals Plounevez-Moëdec.