Roubaix Vélodrome — Spectator Info
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General admission — FREE
- No ticket required for general public areas (pelouse/grass and standing zones)
- Gates open at approximately 13:00 on race Sunday
- Capacity ~4,000–5,000 — first-come first-served
- Giant screens inside so you can follow the race while waiting
VIP / Grandstand (paid)
- “Roubaix Classics Club” tribune next to finish line — seat + cafe with drinks & snacks
- VIP packages: EUR 25–550 via Thomson Bike Tours, Discover France, Reve de Velo Events, Sports Tours International
Entrances
Two entrances to the Parc des Sports:
- Avenue Maxence Van der Meersch (main entrance — crowded)
- Rue de Lannoy — recommended, less congested
Arriving for the finish
- Elite finish estimated ~16:30, Women’s finish ~18:20
- Strongly recommended: arrive 2–3 hours before the finish you want to see for a good free spot
- Arriving 30 min before risks being stuck outside or in a poor viewing position
Parking
- Area closed to cars from 07:00 on race day
- Parking tip: McArthur Glen car park is free and relatively close
- Plan to park away from the velodrome perimeter and walk in (15–20 min)
- See Road Closures for full closure details
Tips
- Follow the race live on France TV Sport app or france.tv
- Grab some frites from the food vendors — it’s a Nord tradition
- Visit the Paris-Roubaix Expo Village near the velodrome (official merchandise, activities)