Buy ES Troyes AC vs Lorient tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Ligue 1 meeting scheduled for Saturday 6 March 2027 and currently listed for a 15:00 local kick-off at the Stade de l'Aube. Troyes won the reverse fixture 2-1 in Brittany on the second weekend of the season, and Lorient will arrive looking to settle that score. For two clubs fighting to establish themselves back in the top flight, this is the kind of match that can shape a season.
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The Stade de l'Aube holds around 21,900, and a newly promoted Troyes side has given the town plenty to get behind. Supporters who want to follow ES Troyes AC at home this season are competing with a season ticket base that has grown with promotion. Ligue 1 usually confirms the exact kick-off slot a few weeks ahead, so the time can still move within that weekend.
The record at this ground leans towards the hosts. Troyes have won three and drawn two of the six top-flight meetings with Lorient at the Stade de l'Aube, losing only once. Lorient's only win here came in February 2016.
Promotion has energised Troyes. The club won the Ligue 2 title in spring 2026 to return to the top flight, and home matches against fellow established Ligue 1 sides are exactly the occasions supporters waited for. A visit from FC Lorient pits them against a club with similar ambitions and a similar recent history of moving between the divisions.
The stakes are clear for both sides. Clubs coming up from Ligue 2 and those just behind them in the table often find their seasons decided by results against each other, and a March meeting between Troyes and Lorient falls right in the part of the season where those points start to count double. Supporters of both clubs know it, which lifts demand above a standard league date.
Lorient's supporters add colour to the occasion. The Breton club has a loyal following that travels across the country, and the trip from the Atlantic coast to Champagne is a long one, more than 500 kilometres. Those who make it tend to treat the weekend as an event, which gives the away section real energy.
The August result adds a hook. Troyes won 2-1 at the Stade du Moustoir on 29 August 2026, one of their early wins after promotion. Lorient will want revenge, and Troyes will want to complete a league double over a direct rival.
Yes. Like most French clubs, Troyes do not require a paid membership to buy a single-match ticket. Season ticket holders take their seats first, and remaining tickets go on general sale through the club in the weeks before the match.
For a fixture of this kind, general sale usually offers more choice than at the largest clubs in the division. The catch is that well-placed seats in the main stand tend to go first, and groups looking to sit together often find only scattered pairs by the time they book.
Lorient supporters face their own route. The visiting allocation is sold through Lorient, with priority usually going to season ticket holders and regular away travellers. A fan without that history may struggle to get a place in the visitors' section for a weekend trip of this length.
That is why verified resale is a practical option for many buyers. It lets overseas visitors and groups choose a specific stand and quantity, with the delivery method and any restrictions shown before payment. Visiting supporters buying in home areas should remember the club's matchday information expects neutral behaviour and no away colours.
Five things drive the price of seats for this match. Seat location comes first, with central seats in the main stand priced above the ends. Demand follows, and a newly promoted home side facing a direct rival makes this one of the more interesting dates of the 2026/27 season at the Stade de l'Aube. Timing matters as the kick-off is confirmed, the competition context counts with both clubs fighting for points and hospitality sits in a separate bracket entirely.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Suits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £25 – £45 | Budget-conscious fans | Behind-the-goal seats and the corners |
| Longside standard | £35 – £60 | First-time visitors | The opposite longside and the wider main-stand blocks |
| Lower tier / central | £45 – £80+ | Fans who want to be close | Lower rows near the halfway line |
| Premium seating | £60 – £110+ | Couples and small groups | Central main-stand seats near the tunnel |
| Hospitality / VIP | £130 – £300+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Lounge dining and premium seats in the main stand |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Face value at Troyes is modest by the standards of Ligue 1, which makes the Stade de l'Aube one of the more affordable top-flight grounds in France. Resale prices sit above club prices mainly because buyers want to choose a specific stand and quantity, which the club's own sale cannot always offer late on.
Prices for this fixture usually follow a familiar pattern. Listings appear months ahead at moderate levels, firm up once Ligue 1 confirms the kick-off and peak in the final fortnight as late deciders compete for what is left. Pairs in the central main stand are usually the first category to thin out.
The Stade de l'Aube sits on the Avenue Robert-Schumann, close to the centre of Troyes, and was largely rebuilt between the late 1990s and 2004. Today it is an all-seated, enclosed ground holding around 21,900, with a main stand along one touchline, a longside stand opposite and stands behind each goal, including the Tribune Champagne at one end. The Stade de l'Aube seating plan shows how the stands are laid out.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main stand (central) | Premium buyers and hospitality guests | Highest | Central view along the halfway line, close to the tunnel and lounges |
| Main stand (wide) | Fans who want main-stand comfort for less | Upper mid | Good angles towards either goal with better value than the centre |
| Opposite longside | Neutrals and first-time visitors | Mid | A full side-on view in a mixed crowd |
| Home end | Home fans who want noise | Lower | Behind the goal with the most vocal Troyes support |
| Other end (home sections) | Home fans behind the goal | Lower | A straight view down the pitch at a lower price |
| Visitors' section | Lorient supporters only | Fixed visitors' rate | A segregated allocation sold through Lorient; Lorient colours belong here and nowhere else |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans usually do well in the opposite longside, where the view is complete and the crowd is mixed enough to enjoy the occasion without sitting in the loudest section. Families with younger children should avoid the rows nearest the visitors' section. You can compare listings across every stand through our Stade de l'Aube tickets listings before choosing.
Weather deserves a thought for early March in Champagne. Afternoons can be cool and damp, and while the stands are covered, the front rows catch any rain blowing in. Seats further back in the main stand stay drier and are worth a small premium on a grey day.
Accessibility is well provided for. The club offers 33 wheelchair spaces with companion seating, accessible facilities and dedicated parking on request, so supporters with access requirements should contact the club before the match to confirm arrangements.
Groups should think about the crowd around them as well as the view. The two longside stands hold a broad mix of season ticket holders, families and visitors, which makes them a comfortable first experience of Ligue 1 football in Troyes. The ends are louder and better suited to adults who want to be part of the noise.
Hospitality at the Stade de l'Aube is concentrated in the main stand, which was rebuilt during the ground's modernisation. Packages are modest in price compared with the larger clubs in Ligue 1, which makes them good value for groups and business guests. For a match against a direct rival, premium places sell steadily, so resale often opens up options that are no longer available directly.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Private box | Corporate groups and private parties | Private space with a pitch view, catering and in-box hosting |
| Lounge with dining | Guests marking a special occasion | Sit-down meal before kick-off with a padded main-stand seat |
| Lounge package | Couples and small groups | Food, drinks and a warm space before the match and at half-time |
| Premium seat | Fans who want comfort without a full package | Central main-stand view at a lower price than full hospitality |
Each package differs in what it includes, so read the listing notes for dining times, dress expectations and arrival windows. In a region famous for Champagne, a glass of the local product is often part of the welcome.
Whether hospitality is worth it depends on the occasion. For a corporate guest list or a weekend trip to Champagne, the lounge, the food and a guaranteed central seat remove most of the matchday friction. For a fan who mainly wants the atmosphere, a central longside seat gives a full view for far less.
French clubs have moved heavily towards digital entry, and the delivery method for every listing is stated before payment. Digital tickets are often released only in the final days before a match, so a delivery date close to kick-off is normal.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket transfer | The email or account details the seller needs and when the transfer is due |
| Mobile wallet ticket | That your phone supports the wallet format and the code loads without signal |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Whether a printed copy is accepted or the turnstile reads the code on screen |
| In-person collection | The meeting point in Troyes, the collection window and the photo ID required |
Read the listing notes carefully, since some tickets carry restrictions on who can use them. Bring valid photo ID that matches the name on your order. Arrive with a fully charged phone if your entry is mobile.
Expect bag searches at every entrance and follow the stadium's internal regulations, which the club publishes in advance. Keep bags small, leave pyrotechnics at home and give yourself extra time if you are sitting near the visitors' section, where segregation adds a few minutes to entry.
Broadcast changes are the most common disruption in Ligue 1. If the match moves within the weekend, tickets bought for the original date remain valid for the new slot, so only travel plans need adjusting. Aim to reach the ground at least an hour before kick-off, which leaves time for bag searches and finding your block without rushing.
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Paying less for a Ligue 1 afternoon in Troyes takes a little planning. These five habits make a real difference to what you spend.
Troyes is an easy trip from Paris, with direct trains from Paris-Est taking around an hour and a half. The Stade de l'Aube is served by local bus lines 1 and 7, both stopping at the Europe stop near the ground, and there is general parking around the stadium. Overseas buyers should favour mobile or e-ticket listings, since they arrive without postage and work on any smartphone. If your group needs to sit together, choose a listing that confirms adjacent seats rather than relying on a request after purchase.
French kick-off times are confirmed later than in some leagues, and broadcast selections can move a Saturday game to the Sunday. Book flexible trains and hotels where possible and keep a buffer either side of the scheduled date. Troyes supporters planning more of their season can also look ahead to bigger away trips such as Paris Saint-Germain vs ES Troyes AC, an easy train ride from home.
Lorient fans weighing up their own season can compare this long journey east with home dates at the Stade du Moustoir, including the Breton derby in Lorient vs Brest. Many travelling supporters make a weekend of the trip to Troyes and combine it with a visit to the Champagne houses in the surrounding region.
For buyers flying in from further afield, time zones matter when planning the day. A 15:00 kick-off in Troyes is 14:00 in the UK and 18:00 in the UAE, which leaves room for an evening connection through Paris only if you allow a generous gap after the final whistle. Staying a night in Troyes is the simpler option, with the half-timbered streets of the medieval old town a short walk from the centre.
The old town is worth the extra night. Its historic core is known locally as the Bouchon de Champagne because its outline on the map resembles a Champagne cork, and its timber-framed houses and Gothic churches make a relaxed Saturday morning before an afternoon kick-off. Visitors staying in the centre can reach the Stade de l'Aube on foot or by a short bus ride.
Troyes and Lorient have spent much of the last 25 years moving between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, which is why their top-flight meetings at the Stade de l'Aube have come in short bursts rather than every season. The first came in October 2001, when the competition was still called Division 1, and Troyes won 4-2. They added a 3-0 win in February 2007, still their biggest top-flight victory over Lorient at home.
The next decade was more even. A 2-2 draw in August 2012 was followed by Lorient's only win here, 1-0 in February 2016, in a season that ended with Troyes relegated. When both clubs were back in Ligue 1 in 2021/22, Troyes won 2-0 in December 2021, and the following season's meeting finished 2-2.
The two clubs then met again in Ligue 2 before both returned to the top flight. Troyes' 2-1 win in Lorient in August 2026 was their first top-flight meeting since the 2022/23 season, and it has set up this return fixture nicely.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how evenly matched the clubs have been in their journeys. Neither has stayed in Ligue 1 for long, and both now want to break that pattern. For a buyer, that shared ambition is the appeal: a compact ground, a lively home crowd and a match with real consequences at the right end of the season.
The figures below cover all top-flight league meetings at the Stade de l'Aube with Troyes as hosts, including the 2001/02 meeting when the competition was still called Division 1. Ligue 2 and play-off meetings are excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| ES Troyes AC wins | 3 |
| Lorient wins | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| ES Troyes AC goals | 13 |
| Lorient goals | 7 |
| Biggest ES Troyes AC win | 3-0 (24 Feb 2007) |
| Biggest Lorient win | 1-0 (27 Feb 2016) |
| First top-flight meeting in scope | 21 Oct 2001 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 23 Oct 2022 |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse head-to-head records, cross-referenced against Ligue 1 match records.
The numbers show a home side that usually scores here. Troyes have found the net in five of the six meetings and averaged more than two goals a game, while two of the six meetings have finished 2-2, including the most recent in October 2022. Lorient have scored in four of the six, so a tight, open contest is the most likely pattern.
Defensively the record also favours the hosts. Troyes have kept two clean sheets in the fixture here, in the 3-0 win of 2007 and the 2-0 win of 2021, while Lorient have never scored more than twice at the Stade de l'Aube in the top flight. Their single win came by one goal, and three of the six meetings were decided by a margin of two or more, all in Troyes' favour.
Every top-flight meeting at the Stade de l'Aube with Troyes as hosts, newest first. Scores are shown with Troyes first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2022 | 2-2 |
| 01 Dec 2021 | 2-0 |
| 27 Feb 2016 | 0-1 |
| 25 Aug 2012 | 2-2 |
| 24 Feb 2007 | 3-0 |
| 21 Oct 2001 | 4-2 |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse match records, with each score confirmed against a second independent record.
Gaps in the list reflect seasons when one or both clubs were in Ligue 2. Both were promoted back to the top flight in recent seasons, Lorient in 2025 and Troyes as Ligue 2 champions in 2026, which is why the fixture returns to the Stade de l'Aube for the first time since 2022.
Visiting fans are placed in a segregated section with its own entrance, sold through Lorient. Anyone wearing Lorient colours in home areas risks being moved or refused entry.
Take local bus line 1 or 7 to the Europe stop near the ground. There is also general parking around the stadium.
Yes, if you choose a listing marked as seated together. Groups larger than four have more options in the opposite longside and the ends than in central main-stand rows.
Several weeks out, before the kick-off slot is fixed, usually gives the widest choice of stand. Central pairs go first once the date is confirmed.
Most Ligue 1 listings are now delivered digitally to your phone or email. The exact format is listed on each offer before you pay.
Sources: ES Troyes AC official stadium and access information, Ligue 1 fixture data, Transfermarkt and StatMuse head-to-head records, StadiumDB and Tribuna reporting on Troyes' 2026 promotion.