Buy Le Havre vs Nice tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Ligue 1 fixture scheduled for matchday 23 on the weekend of Saturday 6 March 2027 at the Stade Océane. The league confirms the exact day and kick-off time a few weeks ahead, so the precise time will follow nearer the match. Le Havre have won two of their three Ligue 1 home games against Nice at this stadium and both clubs come into the season after narrow escapes, which gives this one real weight.
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The Stade Océane holds just over 25,000 and around 11,000 of those seats belong to season ticket holders. With the most popular areas selling first to priority buyers, anyone planning around Le Havre tickets this season should decide on a block early rather than wait for matchday.
This guide covers how Le Havre sell tickets, what resale seats typically cost, where to sit, hospitality, getting to Normandy and the full record of the clubs' recent Ligue 1 meetings.
Both clubs know what is at stake. Le Havre survived on the final day of 2025/26 with a 2-0 win over Lorient and Nice had to come through a relegation play-off against Saint-Étienne. Points in early March can decide which side spends the spring looking up the table and which spends it looking over its shoulder.
Nice bring pedigree to Normandy. Supporters following OGC Nice tickets on their away travels back a club with four French league titles and three Coupes de France,. Even in a difficult spell, the Aiglons remain one of the bigger names to visit the Stade Océane.
Le Havre's own story adds to the pull. The club traces its founding to 1872 and calls itself "le Doyen", the elder of French football, with a French championship in 1899 and the Coupe de France in 1959 among its honours. Promoted as Ligue 2 champions in 2023, it begins 2026/27 in its fourth straight top-flight season and the crowds have followed.
The stadium itself is part of the appeal. Built on a former railway yard on Boulevard de Léningrad in the Cité des Cheminots district, it is described by the club as France's first energy-positive stadium and its glowing blue shell has become one of the city's landmarks since it opened in 2012.
Recent results make this a genuine contest. Le Havre won 3-1 at home in August 2025, Nice won 3-1 at the Stade Océane in February 2025 and the last meeting in Nice ended 1-1 in April 2026. Over the clubs' ten Ligue 1 meetings since 2002, Le Havre have won five and Nice three.
Yes, though not always in the seats you want. Le Havre sell single-match tickets through the club's online ticketing, where buyers choose seats on a stadium map. Priority typically goes first to holders of the club's top season ticket levels, then to other season ticket holders and earlier buyers and only then to the general public if seats remain.
For bigger games, the club also sells match packs before single tickets go on general sale. The Pass Liberté for 2026/27 offers ten matches of your choice, guaranteed to include Paris Saint-Germain or Marseille, at around 25% less than buying each game separately. That shifts demand into packs and can thin out single-match availability in central areas.
The club also runs its own resale platform for supporters who cannot use their seats and tickets can be transferred free of charge by email between accounts. Supply through those routes depends on how many holders release seats in the final weeks before the match.
Season tickets for 2026/27 were renewed and sold between late May and late June 2026, with prices starting at around €9.41 per match for an adult in the most affordable areas. Foot Normand reported around 11,000 season ticket holders and an average 2025/26 crowd of 19,246.
A verified marketplace offers a simple alternative. Sellers on 1BoxOffice list seats they already hold, so buyers can choose a specific stand, secure seats together for a group and complete the purchase without a French ticketing account or waiting for general sale.
Resale prices for 2026/27 follow five drivers: seat location, demand, timing, competition context and hospitality tier. Le Havre do not publish 2026/27 single-match prices in advance, but for the visit of Lyon in October 2024 face values ran from around €10 to €76. A visit from Nice sits below the Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille fixtures in demand, which keeps resale prices within reach.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kop and behind the goal | £20 – £40 | Atmosphere seekers | The noisiest part of the ground and usually the lowest-priced |
| Upper tier / less central | £25 – £45 | Budget-conscious fans | Elevated views from the upper levels of the Est or Ouest stands |
| Longside standard | £35 – £60 | First-time visitors | Side-on views from the intermediate levels |
| Central Tribune Ouest | £50 – £85+ | Fans wanting a premium view | Main stand seats near the halfway line |
| Hospitality / VIP | £120 – £250+ | Clients and celebrations | Lounge packages with food, drinks and premium seats |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Season ticket prices rose by between 5% and 10% for 2026/27, according to Foot Normand, which tends to push resale prices up slightly in the most popular areas. The Kop and the upper levels remain the most affordable ways into the ground.
Family buyers have options too. The Tribune Sud is the family stand, with a dedicated Kids Zone and under-3s can enter free without a ticket. Under-16s must sit with an adult who holds a ticket in the same area, so buy children's seats alongside an adult rather than separately.
The Stade Océane opened in July 2012 and is recognisable from a distance thanks to its blue exterior skin, more than 32,000 square metres of polymer that lights up at night in the club's sky and navy colours. The club now calls it the Stade CMA CGM Océane under a naming rights deal. Inside, four stands sit close to the pitch, with the Tribune Ouest as the main stand.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kop | Home fans who want noise | Lower | Home of the club's ultras groups, with constant singing throughout |
| Tribune Ouest | Premium and hospitality buyers | Mid to premium | The main stand, with central views and access to the lounges |
| Tribune Est | Neutral buyers and first-time visitors | Mid | Opposite long side, split into intermediate and upper levels |
| Tribune Sud | Families | Lower to mid | The family stand, with a Kids Zone for younger supporters |
| Upper levels | Price-focused fans | Lower | Elevated views across the whole pitch |
| Away section | Nice supporters | Lower | Around 1,000 places, 400 lower and 600 upper, in the corner by the Sud stand; entry through Porte G |
The stand names you will see on listings reflect the club's own zones. The Est is split into intermediate and upper levels, the Ouest includes an intermediate level and a lower central section and the Kop is home to groups including the Barbarians Havrais, founded in 1993 and Kop Ciel & Marine, founded in 1984.
Neutral buyers and undecided fans usually do well in the Tribune Est, where you can follow both ends without sitting in the Kop. Home areas are for home supporters, so Nice fans outside the away section should keep their colours out of sight.
The ground's record crowd of 24,569 came for the visit of Paris Saint-Germain in December 2023, showing how full it gets for high-profile occasions. For a Nice game, the central blocks of the Ouest and the Kop tend to go first, while upper-level seats in the Est are the most likely to remain available later.
Accessibility is well organised. Wheelchair areas are reached through doors A, B, C, E and F or the main entrance, disabled supporters with a qualifying CMI card receive 20% off and a free companion where needed and accessible parking is available in car park P6. The away section also has 18 wheelchair places.
The Stade Océane has more than 3,000 premium seats, 16 boxes and a presidential lounge, with a range of themed spaces for matchday guests. Prices are not published and are quoted on request, so contact the club's hospitality team early for a group booking.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Le 11 Club | Couples and small groups | A British-style club lounge with premium seats |
| Le Club des Halles | Food lovers and groups of friends | A market-style lounge with a panoramic terrace |
| Les Premium Loges | Companies hosting guests | Private boxes with catering and a pitch view |
| Le Salon du Président | Special occasions | The club's top hospitality space, with premium dining |
Choosing between the spaces comes down to the occasion. Le 11 Club and the Club des Halles suit couples and friends who want a lively pre-match meal, while the Premium Loges give companies privacy for client hospitality and the Salon du Président is reserved for the most formal occasions.
The scale of the premium offer is unusual for a stadium of this size. The 16 boxes hold around 340 guests in total and the presidential lounge seats 146, so even on a busy matchday there is usually a range of options for corporate groups.
New for 2026/27, the Carré Magique pairs a premium lounge with a pitch-side seat and the Comptoir Ciel&Marine adds lounge access, hot food and main stand seats to a multi-match pass. L'Athletic Club, a food court and sports bar inside the ground, offers a more relaxed option for supporters who want to eat before kick-off without a full hospitality package.
Le Havre deliver tickets as M-Tickets with a barcode in the HAC Tickets app and tickets can be transferred free of charge by email. Resale seats will arrive digitally, so confirm the delivery method on your listing before you buy.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| M-Ticket in the HAC Tickets app | Install the app, accept the transfer and confirm the stand, row and seat match your order |
| Ticket transferred by email | Accept the transfer promptly and make sure the ticket appears in your own account |
| Hospitality booking | Confirm the lounge, arrival time and what is included |
| Group order | Choose listings that guarantee adjacent seats and remember under-16s must sit with an adult |
Arrive in good time on matchday. Shuttles fill as kick-off approaches and security checks at the gates take longer for a full house, so aim to reach the stadium at least 45 minutes before the start to find your seat and catch the build-up from the Kop.
Read the listing notes carefully and bring valid photo ID, along with proof of eligibility if your ticket is a reduced-price one. Bags are searched at entry and flares, smoke bombs, fireworks, weapons, alcohol, laser pointers and large rigid poles are not permitted.
There is no tram to the stadium yet, with a new line due at the end of 2027, but buses 12, 17, 20 and 21 stop at "Stade Océane". Free shuttle buses run from six points, including the central coach station next to the railway station and return services run for up to an hour after the final whistle. The station is around 3.5 kilometres from the ground.
Drivers have plenty of space, with more than 530 covered and 730 open-air parking spaces around the stadium and cars carrying at least one passenger can park free through the club's carpool partner. Even so, the shuttle buses are usually the quicker option home after the final whistle.
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Filter by stand or price. Home and neutral fans should look at the Ouest, Est, Sud and Kop; Nice fans should note the away section is sold through their club.
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Use track order to see the status of your delivery, then make sure your ticket appears in the HAC Tickets app before you set off.
Value at the Stade Océane comes from knowing where demand concentrates. These five habits make a real difference.
Le Havre is well connected for visitors from Britain and beyond. Brittany Ferries sails from Portsmouth to Le Havre, making this an easy Ligue 1 trip by sea from England, while trains from Paris Saint-Lazare take just over two hours on the fastest services. Paris is around 195 kilometres away by the A13 motorway.
The city rewards an overnight stay. Le Havre's centre, rebuilt after the Second World War by architect Auguste Perret, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the seafront and port make it an easy place to spend a weekend around the match.
Around 15 trains a day run between Paris and Le Havre, so a day trip from the capital is realistic for a weekend fixture. Nice supporters planning their own home games can study the Allianz Riviera seating plan when choosing seats for the reverse fixture.
Plan for the app before you travel. Install the HAC Tickets app at home and make sure the ticket has been transferred to your account, because the barcode in the app is what gets you through the gate. Nice fans planning the reverse trip can look ahead to Nice vs Le Havre, scheduled for the weekend of 16 January 2027.
The main risk for travellers is the date. The league can still move the game within that weekend when it sets the kick-off, so book flexible ferries, trains and hotels and avoid non-refundable plans until the time is confirmed. If you are travelling as a group, buy seats together in a single transaction.
Le Havre's Ligue 1 spells have been short, which keeps this fixture rare. The clubs met twice in 2002/03, Le Havre winning both, including a 2-1 at Nice on the opening day and again in 2008/09, when Le Havre won 1-0 at the old Stade Jules-Deschaseaux on the first weekend before a goalless draw in Nice. Then came a 14-year gap before Le Havre's return.
Le Havre's latest return came as Ligue 2 champions in 2022/23, the club's sixth second-tier title and the Stade Océane has drawn big crowds in the top flight since. A visit from a club with Nice's history is exactly the sort of fixture that the return to Ligue 1 has brought back to Normandy.
The modern meetings have been livelier. The first at the Stade Océane, in December 2023, was played after France's highest administrative court suspended a ban on Nice supporters travelling and Le Havre won 3-1. Nice answered with wins in May 2024, December 2024 and a 3-1 at the Stade Océane in February 2025, before Le Havre won 3-1 at home again in August 2025.
Nice's travelling support has made its presence felt despite those restrictions. Police planning for the December 2023 game expected around 400 visiting fans and the away section of around 1,000 places gives Nice supporters a sizeable corner of the ground when travel is permitted.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how evenly it has swung since 2023. Of the six meetings in that time, Le Havre have won two, Nice three and one has been drawn. Nice's own ground, the Allianz Riviera, hosts the first meeting of this season in January, so March could bring either a response or a double.
With only three previous Ligue 1 meetings at the Stade Océane, the figures below cover all Ligue 1 meetings between the sides at every venue since the competition took the Ligue 1 name in 2002/03.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 10 |
| Le Havre wins | 5 |
| Nice wins | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Le Havre goals | 14 |
| Nice goals | 11 |
| Biggest Le Havre win | 3-1 (twice, at the Stade Océane) |
| Biggest Nice win | 1-3 at the Stade Océane |
| First Ligue 1 meeting in scope | 3 Aug 2002 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 12 Apr 2026 |
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced across fussballdaten.de, StatMuse and Sky Sports match records.
Le Havre's home record is the standout. They have won four of their five Ligue 1 home games against Nice since 2002 and at the Stade Océane they have won two of three, both by a 3-1 scoreline.
Both sides have scored in seven of the ten meetings and only one game, the goalless draw in Nice in May 2009, has ended without a goal for either team. Expect an open afternoon rather than a cagey one.
All results are listed newest first, with the Le Havre score shown first.
| Date | Venue | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2026 | Allianz Riviera | 1-1 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Stade Océane | 3-1 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | Stade Océane | 1-3 |
| 07 Dec 2024 | Allianz Riviera | 1-2 |
| 10 May 2024 | Allianz Riviera | 0-1 |
| 16 Dec 2023 | Stade Océane | 3-1 |
| 30 May 2009 | Stade du Ray | 0-0 |
| 09 Aug 2008 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | 1-0 |
| 24 May 2003 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | 2-1 |
| 03 Aug 2002 | Stade du Ray | 2-1 |
Every score verified against at least two independent sources, including fussballdaten.de, StatMuse and Sky Sports.
No, single tickets reach general sale when seats remain after the priority phases. Resale lets you pick a specific block without waiting.
Soon after the league confirms the kick-off. Central seats in the Tribune Ouest are usually the first to go.
In the away section by the Tribune Sud, with around 1,000 places across two tiers. Entry is through Porte G.
Not yet, with a new line due at the end of 2027. Free shuttle buses and regular bus lines serve the stadium on matchdays.
Yes and under-3s enter free without a ticket. Under-16s must sit with an adult who holds a ticket in the same area.
Sources: Le Havre AC official ticketing, season ticket, stadium and hospitality information, OGC Nice away ticket information, Ligue 1, TER Normandie, Le Havre Étretat Tourisme, Foot Normand, fussballdaten.de, StatMuse, Sky Sports and Football Ground Guide.