OGC Nice will face FC Nantes on May 7 at the Stade de France in the Coupe de France final. To allow all the people of Nice to follow this historic event, the city of Nice has implemented several measures.
This Saturday, May 7, could mark a unique moment in the history of the OGC Nice club and even the history of the capital of the French Riviera.
Regardless of the outcome of the final, the City of Nice wants to turn this weekend into a memorable celebration.
A fan zone will include two giant screens. A main screen in Place Masséna measuring 12 meters by 7, and a second screen 6 meters by 4 on the Promenade du Paillon at the level of the Brumes area, will be installed so that the people of Nice can fully enjoy the match. The entire fan zone can accommodate up to 20,000 people to follow the match live. It will be accessible from 6 p.m. and will offer entertainment and dining areas.
An animation zone for OGC Nice will also be set up near the music kiosk on the Promenade du Paillon. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
But the measures put in place by the municipality are not limited to that. Here are all the events and arrangements:
Saturday, May 7, 2022
- From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: OGC Nice animation zone near the music kiosk (1, esplanade Jacques Cotta)
Free entry for accredited journalists From 6 p.m.: Opening of the fan zone
Dedicated press entry for accredited journalists and accreditation point at the Théâtre de Verdure artist entrance – Avenue de Verdun (opposite the Benetton store).Until 9 p.m.: Entertainment in the fan zone
Broadcasting of historical videos of OGC Nice and documentaries about the players, hosted by Gilles Roche. Food and drink stands available.9 p.m.: Kick-off of the OGC Nice – FC Nantes match, commented by Constantin Djivas, commentator for every OGC Nice match since the start of the season.
Sunday, May 8, 2022 – In case of an OGC Nice victory
From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: OGC Nice animation zone near the music kiosk (1, esplanade Jacques Cotta)
A double-decker bus will pass along the Promenade des Anglais, closed to traffic on the south roadway (closed from noon to 11 p.m.) to arrive at Place Masséna around 6 p.m., with a stop in front of the Apollo statue.
Supporters are invited to welcome the double-decker bus starting from Rue du Congrès.
Public doors of the fan zone and dedicated press entry open at 3 p.m.
