Buy Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Sunday 3 January 2027 and provisionally listed for 20:45 local time (19:45 UK time) at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. It is matchday 15 of Ligue 1, the first league fixture of the new year. It brings together the top two from last season. For buyers, it is one of the loudest nights of the French season in one of the country's most atmospheric grounds.
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The two clubs finished first and second in Ligue 1 in 2025/26. Lens have already beaten the champions once this season, winning the Trophée des Champions 1-0 at Bollaert in August. Supporters planning a trip to the north can compare every home date on our RC Lens tickets listings, but few will match the demand for this one.
Ligue 1 confirms final kick-off times a few weeks before each round, so the slot could still move within the weekend. Whatever the final time, expect a sold-out stadium and a Marek tribune in full voice from the first whistle.
The timing adds to the occasion. A first league match of the new year, against the champions, under the lights in the north of France, is the kind of evening Lens supporters plan their winter around. Buyers from outside the region should expect a far more intense night than a typical Ligue 1 fixture.
Stade Bollaert-Delelis holds 38,223 people, more than the population of Lens itself. The Sang et Or regularly fill it. A visit from the reigning champions is the fixture home supporters circle first when the calendar is released. Season ticket holders take much of the ground before any single-match sale begins.
The visitors bring enormous pull. Paris Saint-Germain won the 2025/26 Ligue 1 title and retained the Champions League in May 2026. Their home at the Parc des Princes is a notoriously difficult ticket to secure. Many neutral buyers who cannot secure seats in Paris look to away fixtures like this one instead.
Recent history sharpens the edge. Lens were runners-up in 2025/26. The August win in the Trophée des Champions then gave the home crowd a taste of beating Paris at Bollaert. Supporters will expect a repeat, which adds to the atmosphere and to the demand for central seats.
European football adds to the picture. Lens are back in the Champions League this season, with a home night against Sporting CP among their league phase fixtures; buyers following that campaign can view Lens vs Sporting CP seats. Two clubs with continental commitments usually produce a high-tempo league meeting.
PSG's own European schedule also brings Europe's leading clubs to France. Buyers keen on seeing the champions against another giant can look at PSG vs Barcelona in Paris. For many, though, an away night at Bollaert is the more authentic experience.
The away allocation also limits supply. PSG supporters are housed in the lower tier of the Trannin stand, next to the Lepagnot. French authorities also sometimes restrict travelling supporters for high-profile fixtures. Those seats rarely reach the open market.
Regional demand is another factor. Lens draw support from across the Pas-de-Calais and the wider Hauts-de-France, as well as from Belgium, which sits less than an hour away. When the champions visit, that wider catchment turns into pressure on a limited supply of seats.
Yes, though the club's own routes leave little room. Lens sell home tickets through their ticketing platform, with season ticket holders already occupying a large share of the ground. Registered supporters then get priority on what remains.
For a visit from the champions, that priority window can absorb nearly every available seat. The general public often finds only scattered singles, if anything at all. The Marek tribune in particular is dominated by season ticket holders.
That is where a verified marketplace becomes the practical route. Seats on 1BoxOffice come from sellers who already hold tickets, including season ticket holders who cannot attend. You pick the exact area, see the full price before paying and avoid the pressure of a timed club sale.
Every listing shows its tribune and delivery method, so you know where you will be before you commit. There is no queue to join and no registration history to build.
Overseas buyers benefit most from that certainty, particularly those travelling from the UK or the Gulf for a single night. Since Ligue 1 confirms final times only weeks ahead, securing seats first and building travel around them removes most of the guesswork.
Season ticket holders who cannot attend sometimes release their seats through resale in the fortnight before the match. That is why availability in good areas can improve slightly as the date approaches, even when club sales have long since closed.
Five factors drive what seats cost for this match. They apply more sharply here than at most Ligue 1 fixtures. Seat location comes first, with central seats in the Lepagnot tribune commanding a clear premium over the corners. Demand follows; a visit from the champions is the most sought-after home fixture of the 2026/27 season at Bollaert.
Fixture timing matters as well, since a Sunday night at the start of January suits some travellers and rules out others. Competition context adds pressure if both sides are near the top of the table. Hospitality tier sets the ceiling at the top end, with lounge packages priced several times above a standard seat.
Along with the Derby du Nord against Lille OSC, this fixture sets the upper limit of the Bollaert market each season. Listings for this match currently start from around £62.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners and upper rows | £62 – £95 | Budget buyers and first-time visitors | Angled views, still close to the pitch in a tight bowl |
| Behind the goal (Delacourt) | £80 – £130 | Couples and small groups | Large end stand with a clear view of the Marek opposite |
| Longside, central | £130 – £200+ | Buyers wanting the classic view | Near the halfway line; limited supply |
| Premium seating | £180 – £280+ | Buyers wanting comfort and a prime position | Central Lepagnot seats near the VIP lounges |
| Hospitality and VIP | £300 – £550+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge access, dining and a padded seat |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Resale prices in France remain modest compared with England, yet this fixture sits at the top of the domestic market. The sharpest rises usually come once the league confirms the kick-off slot and travellers commit to their plans.
Bollaert is a tight, continuous bowl with four tribunes close to the pitch. The Marek is unusual: the home kop sits along the touchline rather than behind a goal. The Lepagnot opposite houses the VIP lounges, while the Trannin and Delacourt stands sit at the ends. Our Bollaert-Delelis seating plan shows how the sections fit together.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lepagnot, central | Buyers wanting the classic view | Mid to premium | Main stand with VIP lounges; the pick for a tactical view |
| Marek, central | Supporters wanting the full atmosphere | Lower to mid | The home kop along the touchline; expect to stand and sing all night |
| Marek, outer sections | Buyers wanting noise with a little more room | Lower to mid | Close to the kop without the densest standing areas |
| Delacourt | Couples and groups | Lower to mid | The largest stand, behind one goal, with a view across to the Marek |
| Trannin, home sections | Budget buyers | Lower | Behind the other goal, away from the visiting section |
| Away section, lower Trannin | PSG supporters only | Sold through PSG | The lower tier of the Trannin on the Lepagnot side; PSG colours belong here and nowhere else |
Neutral buyers and anyone still undecided should choose the Lepagnot or the Delacourt and avoid PSG colours anywhere outside the away section. For transport, bag rules and the wider matchday picture, see our Stade Bollaert-Delelis tickets guide. Groups who want the noise without the constant standing usually settle on the outer sections of the Marek. Those areas still feel part of the kop while giving a little more space to watch the game.
Because every stand sits close to the pitch, there are very few poor views. If you are choosing between a central upper seat and a corner seat lower down, the central option usually gives the better read of the game.
Families tend to prefer the Delacourt or the Lepagnot, where the mood is lively without the constant standing of the Marek. Buyers who want to see the kop's displays at their best should look at the Lepagnot, which faces the Marek directly across the pitch.
The Lepagnot tribune was refitted with VIP lounges for the club's partners. Lens now offer a range of business seats, lounges and boxes on matchday. For a visit from the champions, packages sell early in the season.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business seat | Couples and solo travellers marking a special trip | Padded central seat with lounge access and catering |
| Lounge package | Small corporate groups | Shared lounge, dining and prime seats |
| Private box | Larger corporate parties | Exclusive space, catering and a private view |
| Premium seat without lounge | Buyers wanting the view without the dining | Central position at a lower price than full hospitality |
Hospitality suits buyers who want comfort on a cold January night. For this fixture it is often the most dependable way to secure a central seat. Most packages include indoor space before the match and at half-time, which matters in the north of France in winter.
Always read the listing notes. Some resale hospitality listings cover the seat and lounge only, while others include dining, so compare like with like before choosing.
Tickets for Bollaert come in several formats. The delivery method for each listing is shown before you pay. The table below covers what you may see for this match.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket transfer | The name and email the tickets will be sent to, plus any app you need to receive them |
| E-ticket (PDF or QR code) | That every guest has a separate ticket and that the file opens on your phone before matchday |
| Paper tickets by courier | A delivery address where someone can sign plus the expected dispatch date |
| Collection in Lens | The collection point, the time window and the identification required |
Read the listing notes before buying so you know exactly how and when your tickets will arrive. Bring valid photo ID in case identification is requested at the turnstile. If your entry is on a phone, charge it fully before you leave.
Gare de Lens is only a few hundred metres from the turnstiles, so most visitors arrive by train and walk. Driving is possible, but parking near the ground fills early and the roads out of town are slow after the final whistle. Security searches are strict for this fixture and large bags are refused, so travel light and arrive early.
Arriving an hour or more before kick-off gives you time to clear security and watch the Marek fill up. The streets between the station and the ground are lined with bars and food stalls on matchday. The pre-match atmosphere in the town is part of the experience.
Buying through 1BoxOffice, a verified marketplace trading since 2006 with a 150% money-back guarantee, takes a few minutes from start to finish.
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Use the stadium map to compare tribunes and prices. Home supporters and neutrals should stay clear of the lower Trannin away section.
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For a fixture this big, value comes from timing and flexibility rather than waiting for a late drop in price. Buyers who decide early on their budget and preferred tribune usually end up with better seats than those who hold out for a bargain.
Lens is easy to reach from both Paris and London. High-speed trains run from Paris to Lens in little more than an hour, while Lille, with Eurostar connections to London and Brussels, is a short regional train ride away. A 20:45 kick-off would mean 19:45 in London and 23:45 in the UAE, so overseas buyers should plan for an overnight stay.
Choose mobile or e-ticket listings if you are arriving close to the match, since courier delivery to a hotel is harder to arrange at short notice. Request seats together at the point of purchase rather than hoping to swap on the night. Since Ligue 1 can move kick-off times, a hotel booking that allows a day's movement either side is sensible.
Lens itself has limited hotel stock, so many visitors stay in Lille or Arras and take the train in. The last trains after a late kick-off can be busy, so book return travel in advance.
Lille makes a strong base for a weekend. It has a large choice of hotels and restaurants, direct Eurostar services to London and Brussels plus frequent trains to Lens. Visitors staying a night or two can also take in the Louvre-Lens museum, a short walk from the stadium, before heading to the match.
PSG supporters without away-section tickets should sit in neutral areas and keep colours completely out of sight. Stewards take segregation seriously for this fixture. Visiting fans found in home areas may be moved or refused entry.
For years this was a meeting between a proud regional club and the capital's big spenders, with Lens often the underdogs. In the 2000s the fixture at Bollaert was tight, with draws in 2006, 2007 and 2010 and only narrow wins either way. Lens then spent several seasons outside the top flight. When they returned, PSG had become the dominant force in French football.
The modern rivalry has real bite. Lens beat PSG 1-0 at Bollaert in September 2020 in their first home league meeting after promotion. They then won 3-1 on New Year's Day 2023 in a season that ended with Lens finishing second. PSG have won the three most recent league meetings at the ground, but the August 2026 Trophée des Champions showed that Bollaert can still bring the champions down.
What makes the fixture distinctive is the contrast between the clubs. Lens represent a former mining town and one of the most loyal fanbases in France, while PSG carry the resources and global profile of a European champion. When the two meet at Bollaert, the atmosphere turns every match into an occasion.
The last few seasons have added real sporting stakes too. With Lens finishing second behind PSG in both 2022/23 and 2025/26, this has become a meeting between the champions and their nearest challengers rather than a mismatch. That shift is why the seats sell faster every year.
For neutral visitors, the appeal is simple. Few grounds in Europe match Bollaert for noise relative to size. A night against the European champions shows it at its most intense. Many buyers who come once for this fixture return for the Derby du Nord or a Champions League night later in the season.
The figures below cover all Ligue 1 meetings at Stade Bollaert-Delelis with Lens as hosts since 2005/06, the period covered by complete, dated records in the sources used. The 2014/15 meeting, played at Amiens while Bollaert was rebuilt for Euro 2016, is excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 11 |
| Lens wins | 2 |
| Paris Saint-Germain wins | 5 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Lens goals | 9 |
| Paris Saint-Germain goals | 14 |
| Biggest Lens win | 3-1 |
| Biggest Paris Saint-Germain win | 0-2 |
| First Ligue 1 meeting in scope | 7 April 2006 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 13 May 2026 |
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced against Ligue 1 season records, Fabien Torre's results archive and SoccerPunter.
Lens also have a proud earlier record against Paris at Bollaert, including a 3-0 win in 1997/98, the season they were crowned champions of France. Those older meetings sit outside the dated records used for the tables on this page.
The numbers favour PSG, but the pattern is uneven. Four of their five wins here have come since 2010. No defeat in this period has been by more than two goals. The hosts' two wins both came after returning to Ligue 1 in 2020.
Every Ligue 1 meeting at Bollaert in scope, newest first, with the home score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 0-2 |
| 18 Jan 2025 | 1-2 |
| 14 Jan 2024 | 0-2 |
| 01 Jan 2023 | 3-1 |
| 04 Dec 2021 | 1-1 |
| 10 Sep 2020 | 1-0 |
| 26 Sep 2010 | 0-2 |
| 06 Mar 2010 | 1-1 |
| 12 Aug 2007 | 0-0 |
| 01 Apr 2007 | 1-2 |
| 07 Apr 2006 | 1-1 |
Each result verified against at least two independent sources, including Ligue 1 season records, Fabien Torre's results archive and SoccerPunter.
No. Resale listings come from existing ticket holders, so no season ticket or supporter registration is needed to buy.
Visiting supporters are placed in the lower tier of the Trannin stand on the Lepagnot side. PSG colours should only be worn in that section.
It is a home kop that runs along the touchline rather than behind a goal, so the noise sweeps across the whole pitch.
High-speed trains from Paris Gare du Nord reach Lens in a little over an hour. The station is a short walk from the ground.
Yes. Choose listings marked as seats together and buy your full group size in one order rather than in separate batches.
Sources: Ligue 1 official website (2026/27 schedule), RC Lens official club information (tickets and stadium), Ligue 1 season records, Fabien Torre's results archive and SoccerPunter (match results), PSG.fr and beIN Sports (Trophée des Champions 2026 report), Stade Bollaert-Delelis records (capacity, tribunes and away section).