Judicial Ruling Confirms GL Events' Exclusive Management of Stade de France
The Montreuil Administrative Court confirms GL Events as the Stade de France's exclusive manager for 30 years, dismissing appeals from Vinci-Bouygues.
Key Points
- • Montreuil Administrative Court confirmed GL Events' management for Stade de France for the next 30 years.
- • Vinci-Bouygues consortium's appeal was rejected.
- • Court found no violation of publicity and competition obligations in the concession process.
- • GL Events' proposal included measures to address financial disruptions.
On June 12, 2025, the Montreuil Administrative Court upheld GL Events' exclusive management rights to the Stade de France, affirming their victory in a highly contested bid process. This ruling follows the rejection of an appeal by the Vinci-Bouygues consortium, which contested the state's decision to engage in exclusive negotiations with GL Events. The court determined that the state complied with its legal obligations regarding competition and publicity during the concession award process.
In its analysis, the court found that the Vinci-Bouygues consortium's claims of procedural irregularities were unfounded and noted that their previous request had already been dismissed earlier this year. GL Events' proposal included acceptable measures to mitigate any financial disruptions, which the court deemed satisfactory. The ruling confirms a significant step forward for GL Events, securing their management contract for the next 30 years amid ongoing administrative debates around the stadium's future operations.
Judge comments highlighted that it was outside their jurisdiction to assess the relative merits of competing bids, thus solidifying the state's decision regarding the selection process. This conclusive ruling closes a crucial chapter in the management of one of France's most prominent sports venues, ensuring stability in its administration.