Cyrille Reconneille is the first director of the 9,000-seat cultural and sports facility. He worked for nearly two decades at the Stade de France, where he notably held the position of director of programming and ticketing.

The complete program will include “20 to 25 shows in the first season, ranging from urban to French variety” The Arena Grand Paris will have a main hall with 7,000 seats for concerts and cultural events and a second with 2,000 seat for sporting events.