OPERATIONAL BRIEF: METZ
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM
Metz is average. Beer €5.00-€6.00. Inside Saint-Symphorien: €6.00 (Amos beer).
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
9°C | RAIN, PARTIALLY CLOUDY
5°C - 12.7°C
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN METZ
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Stade Saint-Symphorien
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Walk from City Center / Station (15-20 mins) via Park. Bus L1 / L2 to 'Palais des Sports'.
Warning: Canal bridges can be bottlenecks. The walk is scenic.
Riverside stadium. Away fans in Upper South-East Corner (Tribune Est). Access via riverside path (Rue du Stade).
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Alcohol
- Megaphones
CRITICAL
Steep stairs to away sector. High netting. View is good.
Exit routes & evacuation
Walk back along the canal to the station or bus parking.
Exit via the riverside path gates.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Luxembourg (LUX) / Metz-Nancy (ETZ)
Transfer
Train from LUX to Metz (50 mins). ETZ is small.
Tip
Luxembourg is a great entry point.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Place Saint-Louis / Place de la République. Medieval arcades with bars. 'Vivian's Pub' is popular.
RECOMMENDED
City Center offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Place de la République
Central square. Easy bus access or walk to ground.
POLICE PROFILE
MODERATE
Standard French policing. Derby vs Nancy is high risk (Derby Lorrain). Otherwise calm.