[1][2] The stadium was built in 1955 in the El Hamri district of Oran, known as Lyautey at the time, by mayor Henri Fouquès-Duparc.

After it was named again Stade du 19 Juin 1956 in commemoration of the military coup of Ahmed Ben Bella by Houari Boumediene made at that date.

In January 2008, it was renovated to make it compatible with the practice of Rugby union.

It was equipped with artificial turf (fifth generation) to replace natural grass in poor condition.

In the 2016-17 domestic league season, tenants MC Oran drew an average home attendance of 12,000.