Vibrate Red and Black
In the heat of a match at MayolMatch day at Mayol
A rugby match at the Stade Mayol is a highlight in the lives of Toulonnais, who are fervent supporters of the RCT. To live a match is to live a passionate ceremony: to be in communion with the players, to feel the pride of supporting them, but also to vibrate in the temple of rugby, in the heart of the city and so close to the harbor. A match at Mayol is a moment rich in emotion, a child’s dream that comes true time and time again.
5 good reasons to enjoy a match at Mayol
- Experience the legendary Mayol stadium
- Shiver with the song of Pilou-Pilou
- Supporting RCT with zeal
- Sharing Toulon residents’ passion for their team
- Experience an extraordinary sporting event
Rugby’s big event
For many rugby fans, attending a match at the Stade Mayol is a dream come true. Today, the dream becomes reality: enter a mythical stadium and see the famous Red and Black team play on the pitch, all part of your day in Toulon. You approach the stadium and see a crowd at its feet, the atmosphere is friendly and you mingle without delay.
Our advice
To get to Stade Mayol on match days, use public transport or car-share. The area around the stadium is closed to traffic, and a large number of cars are parked in a wide perimeter around the port. Ask at the Tourist Office for information on the bus routes best suited to your journey.
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The arrival of the terrible warriors
You spot the entrance to your stand and wait impatiently for the arrival of the XV du muguet. All around you, the Rouge et Noir people are at the rendezvous of a ritual they wouldn’t miss for anything in the world: songs, laughter and lively debriefs of recent matches emanate from the fan groups. The imposing players’ bus moves slowly along the Avenue of Legends and, like an entrance to the ring, you cheer on the team – already focused on the match – as they make their way to the changing rooms.
Before kick-off, you shudder at the warlike chant of Pilou-Pilou – the Toulon supporters’ anthem – and at the sight of a forest of red and black flags waving above the stands. The match is in full swing and the action is non-stop between the two Top 14 teams: you can’t miss a moment of it, and comment on every pass and referee action with your fellow players. For 80 minutes, the players put on a top-class sporting show, and the suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat until the hoped-for victory of the Rouge et Noir. At the end of the match, the entire Mayol crowd exulted, between happiness and relief.
A rugby player’s word
For players, opponents and fans alike, a match at Mayol is always a special, timeless experience. Among them, Serge Blanco expressed it in these words: “The Mayol stadium is truly atypical (…). This stadium merges with the city. The location is exceptional. The public is very close to the pitch. I’ve had some exceptional times there, even if I’ve been spanked more often than I’ve got results. In Toulon, if you enter the pitch without determination, it’s not even worth going in.
Focus on
the Mayol stadium and the RCT
Take a look back at the major milestones in the club’s history and immerse yourself in the world of the Rouge et Noir to find out all you need to know about the Toulon XV.
Great players and coaches, the RCT campus and the Brasserie du Muguet: from yesterday to today, the legendary club opens its doors to you.
How to get to Stade Mayol
By car, from the east or west entrances to the town, follow signs for “Centre-ville – Le port”.
The stadium is at the end of Avenue de la République: park in the port parking lot between the Gare Maritime and Quai du Petit Rang, or in the Q-Park “Mayol ” and “Lafayette” underground parking lots behind the port.
By bus, except on match days, the “Mayol” stop will drop you off just a few steps from the stadium. It is served by Mistral lines U, 3, 6, 15, 23, 40 and BN2. On match days, the area around the stadium is closed to traffic. Contact the Tourist Office for the nearest stops.