FC Metz

Metz
Full nameFootball Club de Metz
Nickname(s)Les Grenats (The Maroons),
Les Graoullys
FoundedMarch 23 1932 (March 23 1932)
GroundStade Saint-Symphorien
Capacity25,636
OwnerBernard Serin
PresidentBernard Serin
ManagerStéphane Le Mignan
LeagueLigue 1
2024–25Ligue 2, 3rd of 18 (promoted)
Websitewww.fcmetz.com

Football Club de Metz (French pronunciation: [mɛs] ) is a French association football club based in Metz, Lorraine. The club was formed in 1932 and plays in Ligue 1, the highest division in the French football league system, for the 2025–26 season following their promotion from the second division in the 2024–2025 season. They play their home matches at Stade Saint-Symphorien located within the city. The team is currently managed by Stéphane Le Mignan. Despite never winning the top flight, they have won the Coupe de France twice and the Coupe de la Ligue twice.