Buy Lyon vs ES Troyes AC tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Ligue 1 fixture scheduled for matchday 24 on the weekend of 13 March 2027 at Groupama Stadium. The LFP has confirmed exact days and kick-off times only up to matchday 12, so the precise date and time are still to be set. Troyes return to Ligue 1 as Ligue 2 champions and come back to the ground where they were the very first visitors in January 2016.
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Groupama Stadium holds 59,186 for football, so the challenge here is choosing the right seat rather than finding any seat at all. Central longside blocks, pairs and groups sitting together and the lower-priced upper tier are what sell through first. For anyone planning around Lyon tickets this season, picking an area early makes a bigger difference than the date of purchase.
This guide covers how Lyon sell and deliver tickets, what resale seats typically cost, where to sit, hospitality, getting to Décines-Charpieu and every Ligue 1 meeting between the sides in Lyon since Troyes reached the top flight in 1999.
Troyes have a unique place in the stadium's story. On 9 January 2016 they were Lyon's opponents for the first match at the new ground and Alexandre Lacazette scored its first goal after 18 minutes of a 4-1 win. Every Ligue 1 visit since has ended in a Lyon win.
The visitors arrive in good spirits. Troyes won the Ligue 2 title in 2025/26 with 67 points, five clear of Le Mans, sealing promotion with a 3-0 win at Saint-Étienne in April. Supporters looking for ES Troyes AC tickets for away days face a trip of around 380 km south from Champagne to Lyon, one of the more manageable journeys on their calendar.
Troyes are one of two promoted clubs in Ligue 1 this season, alongside Le Mans, who finished second in Ligue 2 on 62 points. Their four previous league visits to Groupama Stadium all ended in defeat, so even a draw would be a first for them at the ground.
Lyon have their own reasons to want the points. They finished fourth in 2025/26 with 60 points, reached the Champions League play-off round and dropped into the Europa League after losing to Fenerbahçe in August. A home game against a promoted side in March is the kind of fixture they need to win to push back towards the top four.
European football also shapes the date. If Lyon are still in the Europa League by March, the LFP will set the league game around their midweek ties. That is one reason the confirmed kick-off may not appear until early in the new year.
Recent history is firmly on Lyon's side. They have won the last 10 Ligue 1 meetings between the clubs at either ground, including a 5-0 win in Troyes in October 2017. Troyes last beat Lyon in February 2007. The visitors have not won a league game in Lyon since December 1999.
The matchday itself draws a wide crowd. The OL Vallée leisure complex around the stadium opens from mid-morning on matchdays, with family activities before the gates open, so many fans arrive early and make a day of it.
Yes, which makes Lyon easier than many clubs. For a league fixture of this profile, Lyon sell tickets through their online box office once season ticket holders have their seats, without a membership requirement. The limit is choice, because season ticket holders occupy much of the prime central area.
Overseas buyers need to plan for the app. Since 17 September 2026, Lyon have required tickets to be shown in the Groupama Stadium app, where each adult needs a personal ticket that displays a dynamic QR code. The rollout is moving stand by stand with the kop sections exempt for now, so set up an account before matchday.
Families have some flexibility within the rules. Parents can carry tickets for children under 16 on their own phone, while every adult in the party needs a ticket on their own account.
Troyes supporters follow a separate route. Tickets for the visiting section are allocated through Troyes rather than Lyon's general sale and the segregated area is not intended for neutral buyers.
A verified marketplace fills the gaps. Sellers on 1BoxOffice list seats they already hold, so buyers can choose a particular block, keep a group together or buy after the most popular areas have sold through.
Resale prices for 2026/27 follow five drivers: seat location, demand, timing, competition context and hospitality tier. A visit from a promoted side sits well below the Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain fixtures in price, but central seats and group bookings still firm up as March approaches. Some sellers also hold back until the league confirms the kick-off.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £20 – £38 | Budget-conscious fans | Level 3 seats with a full view of the pitch |
| Behind the goal, lower tier | £28 – £50 | Atmosphere seekers | North and South Stand ends near the home support |
| Longside standard | £40 – £75 | First-time visitors | East or West Stand seats away from halfway |
| Central longside | £65 – £110+ | Fans wanting a balanced view | Halfway-line blocks in the lower and middle tiers |
| Hospitality / VIP | £150 – £300+ | Couples, clients and celebrations | Dining or lounge packages with a match ticket and parking |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Lyon price tickets in euros, while resale listings on this page are shown in pounds, so expect small differences once exchange rates are applied at checkout. The resale premium is concentrated in the most sought-after blocks rather than spread across the whole stadium.
Groups should watch the central blocks. Single seats are usually easy to find, but four or more together in a good position become harder to secure in the final fortnight and adjacent seats rise in price faster than singles.
Weekend timing helps buyers here. A March weekend fixture against a promoted club tends to attract families and day visitors from across the Lyon area, which lifts demand for the lower-priced tiers more than for central seats.
Groupama Stadium sits in Décines-Charpieu on the eastern edge of Lyon, with three tiers on all four sides. The middle ring along the sides is given over to VIP and premium guests, while the upper tier offers a high, wide view of the pitch. Before choosing, study the Groupama Stadium seating plan to see how the stands, levels and gates connect.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Stand | Home fans who want noise | Lower to mid | The main home kop, currently exempt from the app rollout |
| South Stand | Groups on a budget | Lower to mid | The opposite end, with good value in the lower tier |
| West Stand | Premium and hospitality buyers | Mid to premium | Longside with VIP seating in the middle ring |
| East Stand | Neutral buyers and first-time visitors | Mid | The other longside, with side-on views of both ends |
| Upper tier, all stands | Price-focused fans | Lower | Level 3 seats at the lowest prices with a full view |
| Away section | Troyes supporters | Lower to mid | Segregated area high in a corner with its own access; buy through Troyes |
Height matters more than position at this ground. The lower tier puts you close to the pitch and the noise, the middle ring brings the premium facilities and the upper tier swaps proximity for a tactical view of the whole game.
Neutral buyers usually do well in the East or West Stand away from halfway, with clear sightlines and no need to sit inside the home kop. Home sections are for home supporters, so Troyes fans outside the away area should keep their colours out of sight.
The gate letter on your ticket tells you where to go. Gates A, B, C, Y and Z serve the North Stand, D to K the West Stand, L to Q the South Stand and R to X the East Stand, so check it before leaving the tram to save a long walk around the outside.
Seats near the top of the stadium involve a long climb, so allow extra time to reach them. For a broader look at the ground and everything on its calendar this season, see our guide to Groupama Stadium tickets.
Lyon's hospitality builds on the city's food reputation. The stadium has 105 executive suites and the club sells packages that combine a match ticket and parking with dining before kick-off, with published prices from around €159 for the Brasserie des Lumières to around €300 for the VIP experience.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Brasserie des Lumières | Couples and friends who want a meal | A sit-down dinner, a dedicated seat, a match ticket and parking |
| Salon H Expérience | Small groups wanting a relaxed lounge | A pub-style lounge with food and parking, from around €180 |
| VIP experience | Special occasions | Entry two and a half hours early, a pitchside view of the warm-up and premium seats |
| Executive suite | Companies hosting clients | A private suite with catering and a view of the pitch |
The VIP experience stands out for a first visit. Guests arrive two and a half hours before kick-off, watch the warm-up from pitchside and then take seats behind the bench or in a premium lounge.
Every published package includes parking, which matters at a stadium where the car parks are reservation-only. For a group booking, secure hospitality as soon as the date is confirmed.
Delivery at Lyon changed this season. With the Groupama Stadium app now required in most sections, resale seats are usually transferred into the buyer's app account rather than sent as a PDF, so confirm the delivery method before you buy.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| App transfer | Install the Groupama Stadium app, create an account and accept the transfer so the dynamic QR code is ready |
| Kop section e-ticket | Kop areas are exempt during the rollout; confirm how the seller will deliver your ticket |
| Group transfer | Each adult needs a personal ticket, so give the seller the account details for everyone in your party |
| Hospitality confirmation | Confirm the meeting point, arrival time and parking included with the package |
A screenshot will not work. Because the QR code changes in the app, a saved image is unlikely to scan, so make sure the ticket appears in your own account well before you travel.
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kick-off. Only small bags and pouches are admitted, so leave backpacks and luggage at your hotel, charge your phone fully and carry photo ID in case it is requested.
Tram T7 stops at Décines OL Vallée beside the stadium and tram T3 stops at Décines Grand Large, around 800 metres away. On matchdays, tram shuttles run from Part-Dieu Villette and Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, with bus shuttles from the Meyzieu Les Panettes park and ride. Journeys take around 15 minutes.
Drivers should plan ahead. The Meyzieu Les Panettes and Eurexpo Chassieu park and ride sites hold 3,200 and 5,000 spaces, while the stadium's own car park is available by reservation only. Cyclists can use free supervised bike parking at the North-West entrance.
1BoxOffice has operated as a verified ticket marketplace since 2006 and every order carries a 150% money-back guarantee. Here is how the process works.
Step1
Find the fixture
Search for Lyon against Troyes and open the listing for Ligue 1 matchday 24 at Groupama Stadium.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account with your email address so your order, delivery updates and ticket transfer arrive in one place.
Step3
Choose your area
Filter by stand, tier or price. Home and neutral fans should look at the North, South, East and West Stands; Troyes fans should note the away section is sold through their club.
Step4
Read the listing notes
Look at the delivery method, any age-band conditions and whether seats are guaranteed together before you commit.
Step5
Select your quantity
Pick the number of tickets you need. For groups, choose listings marked as seated together rather than buying single seats separately.
Step6
Pay securely
Complete checkout through the encrypted payment page. Review the full total, including any fees, before you confirm.
Step7
Watch for your confirmation
An order confirmation arrives by email straight away, followed by delivery details once the seller transfers your tickets.
Step8
Follow your order to matchday
Use track order to see the status of your delivery, then check your tickets show in the Groupama Stadium app before you travel.
With plenty of seats but uneven demand across the stadium, value comes from knowing where to look. These five habits make a real difference.
Lyon is well connected for overseas visitors. Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport lies on the same eastern side of the city as the stadium and Part-Dieu station links Lyon with high-speed trains from Paris and beyond. Most visitors stay in the city centre and use the matchday tram shuttles from Part-Dieu Villette.
The Rhônexpress tram links the airport with Part-Dieu in around half an hour, so a Saturday morning arrival can still work for an afternoon or evening kick-off. Visitors staying longer will find the old town and the Presqu'île easy to reach from Part-Dieu by metro.
Set up the app before you travel. Download the Groupama Stadium app at home and make sure every adult in your party has their own login, because each person needs a personal ticket on the day.
Fans planning to see both meetings this season can also look at ES Troyes AC vs Lyon, scheduled for the weekend of 5 December 2026 at the Stade de l'Aube. That date is also still to be confirmed by the LFP.
The main risk for travellers is the unconfirmed date. Matchday 24 could fall on the Friday, Saturday or Sunday of that weekend, so book flexible flights and hotels and avoid non-refundable plans until the league sets the kick-off.
Lyon won seven straight Ligue 1 titles between 2002 and 2008, the defining era of the club. Gerland, Lyon's home from the club's founding in 1950 until the move in January 2016, hosted the first seven Ligue 1 meetings with ES Troyes AC. Troyes produced the only shock in the fixture's modern history on 3 December 1999, winning 3-1 at Gerland as a newly promoted side while Lyon sat third, with Christophe Delmotte scoring Lyon's goal.
Lyon have dominated since. They won five of the remaining six meetings at Gerland, drawing the other 0-0 in 2003. Troyes were then their first opponents at the new stadium. Lacazette's opener on 9 January 2016 began a 4-1 win in Bruno Génésio's first league game as coach, against a Troyes side still without a win after 20 games.
The run has continued with every visit. Lyon won 3-0 in May 2018 and in August 2022 Lacazette returned to the club and scored after 2 minutes and 9 seconds, his fastest goal for Lyon, in another 4-1 win. Tetê added two that night.
Troyes have spent much of the past decade moving between divisions, relegated after 2015/16, 2017/18 and 2022/23 before this season's return. Their Ligue 2 title in 2025/26 sealed the latest return and staying up is the target this time.
The club's own history is shorter than the city's. Today's ES Troyes AC was founded in 1986 and reached the top flight for the first time in 1999. Earlier Troyes clubs, AS Troyes-Savinienne in the 1950s and Troyes Aube Football in the 1970s, also met Lyon in the top division, but they were separate clubs and their results are not counted in the figures on this page.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how one-sided it has become. Lyon have won seven home games in a row against Troyes and 10 straight league meetings at either ground. The sides meet first at the Stade de l'Aube in December, so March could extend Lyon's run or bring Troyes' first win in the fixture since 2007.
Lyon and Troyes have met only four times in Ligue 1 at Groupama Stadium, so the figures below cover every Ligue 1 meeting with Lyon as hosts since ES Troyes AC reached the top flight in 1999, at both Gerland and Groupama Stadium.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 11 |
| Lyon wins | 9 |
| ES Troyes AC wins | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Lyon goals | 27 |
| ES Troyes AC goals | 9 |
| Biggest Lyon win | 4-1 (three times) and 3-0 |
| Biggest ES Troyes AC win | 1-3 |
| First Ligue 1 meeting in scope | 3 Dec 1999 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 19 Aug 2022 |
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced across Transfermarkt, fussballdaten.de and StatMuse match records.
At Groupama Stadium alone the record is perfect, with four wins from four and a goal difference of 14-3. Across all 11 meetings the games have averaged more than three goals each. Lyon have scored at least three goals in every meeting at the new ground.
Troyes have scored in seven of their 11 visits, so they rarely leave without a goal. The problem has been stopping Lyon, who have scored at least twice in eight of the 11 games.
Lyon have kept four clean sheets in the fixture, winning 1-0 in 2000, drawing 0-0 in 2003, winning 2-0 in 2006 and 3-0 in 2018. The 3-1 defeat in 1999 remains the only time Troyes have scored more than once in a league game in Lyon.
All results are listed newest first, with the Lyon score shown first.
| Date | Venue | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2022 | Groupama Stadium | 4-1 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | Groupama Stadium | 3-1 |
| 06 May 2018 | Groupama Stadium | 3-0 |
| 09 Jan 2016 | Groupama Stadium | 4-1 |
| 18 Aug 2012 | Stade de Gerland | 4-1 |
| 09 Sep 2006 | Stade de Gerland | 2-0 |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Stade de Gerland | 2-1 |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Stade de Gerland | 0-0 |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Stade de Gerland | 3-1 |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Stade de Gerland | 1-0 |
| 03 Dec 1999 | Stade de Gerland | 1-3 |
Every score verified against at least two independent sources, including Transfermarkt, fussballdaten.de and StatMuse.
No, membership is not usually required for a league game of this profile. Resale is mainly useful for a specific block or seats together.
In most sections, yes, because tickets display as a dynamic QR code in the app. The kop sections are exempt while the rollout continues.
In a segregated section high in a corner of the stadium with its own access route. Those tickets are sold through Troyes.
The LFP sets dates and times in blocks a few weeks ahead. Matchday 24 is due on the weekend of 13 March 2027.
No, backpacks and luggage are refused for security reasons. Only small bags and pouches are allowed.
Sources: Olympique Lyonnais official matchday and premium information, OL Vallée, Agence des Mobilités du Grand Lyon, LFP, Ligue 1, Eurosport, Goal, Transfermarkt, fussballdaten.de and StatMuse.