Buy Lyon vs Le Mans tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Ligue 1 meeting at the Groupama Stadium listed for Sunday 16 May 2027 at 15:00. It falls late in the campaign, when the run-in can decide European places and survival alike. The league confirms exact kick-off times for the final rounds closer to the date, so the slot may still move.
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For Lyon, this is a home date in a 59,186-seat stadium on the eastern edge of the city, with a Europa League campaign running alongside the league. Le Mans arrive as one of the stories of the season, back in Ligue 1 for the first time in 16 years. The clubs last met in the top flight in May 2010. They have never played a league match at the Groupama Stadium.
This guide covers prices by area, the stands and the away section, hospitality, delivery and entry, the story of the fixture and every Ligue 1 meeting between the sides. Every figure comes from club and league information and verified match records. It is written for buyers deciding where to sit and when to commit.
Le Mans' journey back is remarkable. The club suffered an administrative relegation in 2013 and was forced to restart in the sixth tier, climbing back to Ligue 2 in 2025 and then finishing second in 2025/26 to win promotion. A support that has lived through that rebuild will travel in numbers for a first top-flight visit to Lyon since 2010. Their own ground, now the Stade Marie-Marvingt, opened in 2011, the year after their last top-flight season.
Lyon bring their own pull. The club plays in the Europa League this season, while the Groupama Stadium is one of the largest grounds in France. A late-season Sunday afternoon with something at stake at both ends of the table tends to lift the crowd beyond an ordinary league date.
The ground itself is a draw. The Groupama Stadium hosted matches at Euro 2016, the 2018 Europa League final, the 2019 Women's World Cup final and football at the 2024 Olympics. Visitors to the city often add a Lyon home game to a weekend trip, with many of them favouring the longside stands.
The away section is compact. Le Mans supporters are allocated block 430, with block 431 added only when the authorities approve a larger configuration. Le Mans fans who miss that allocation often look for neutral seats elsewhere in the ground.
Demand is broad rather than extreme. Lyon home games are among the more accessible top-flight fixtures in France, with prices that start low for the ends and climb for the central longside sectors. Buyers who wait for the confirmed kick-off usually pay more for the same seat, because confirmation is the moment travelling fans book trains and hotels. Lyon's European fixtures can also shift weekend kick-offs, which adds to the uncertainty around the final slot.
Yes, usually. Lyon sell matchday tickets to the general public through the club's online ticketing, with season ticket holders and members enjoying priority and lower prices. Face values for league matches have typically run from around €10 to €60, with the higher prices reserved for the highest-profile visitors. Prices for the visit of Le Mans will be set by the club closer to the date.
For a fixture like this, the top central seats and larger groups of seats together go first. Upper-row seats at the ends are the most affordable, while lower-row seats on the long sides are the most expensive. Buyers who want a particular sector or seats side by side often struggle once the club's release thins out. Waiting for a late club release is a gamble rather than a plan.
Le Mans supporters face a stricter route into the away section. Away tickets are distributed by the visiting club. For 2025/26, Lyon priced the away sector at €10.
Tickets for the away section are either integrated into the Groupama Stadium access system or printed for collection at the away ticket window. Lyon ask visiting groups to travel by car or coach rather than tram where possible.
A verified marketplace adds choice on top of the club route. Sellers on 1BoxOffice are typically season ticket holders and members releasing seats they cannot use, so a listing represents a real seat in a named sector. You see the area, the price and the delivery method before you pay, which helps when you need seats together or a specific stand.
Group bookings follow the same logic. Buyers needing four or more seats together usually have more choice through resale listings than in a single club release, where the remaining seats are often scattered across the ground.
It helps to understand what a released seat is. When a season ticket holder cannot attend, that place would otherwise sit empty on the day. Buying it fills a gap in the stand rather than taking a ticket from someone who wants to go.
Five things shape the price for this match: seat location, demand, fixture timing, competition context and hospitality tier. Central seats in the East and West Stands command a premium over the ends. A promoted side's first visit in 16 years keeps demand firm for a Sunday afternoon. Upper rows behind the goals are the most affordable.
Timing matters for a late-season fixture in the 2026/27 run-in, since prices often climb once the kick-off slot is confirmed. European places or survival may be on the line, while hospitality sits in a bracket of its own. Expect the gap between end and central seats to widen as the date approaches. Hospitality prices vary most, depending on the package and lounge.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £25 – £40 | Budget-conscious buyers and first-time visitors | Upper rows behind the goals with a full view of the pitch; the first listings to sell |
| Longside standard | £35 – £60 | Fans wanting a side-on view at a fair price | Outer sectors of the East and West Stands |
| Lower tier / central | £50 – £85+ | Buyers who want to be close to the play | Lower rows on the long sides, the priciest standard seats |
| Premium seating | £70 – £110+ | Couples and small groups after the halfway line | Central longside sectors near the VIP tier |
| Hospitality / VIP | £150 – £350+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Middle-tier VIP seats with lounge access; executive suites priced by the club |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
The Groupama Stadium is a modern, enclosed bowl in Décines-Charpieu, opened in January 2016 with a 4-1 win over Troyes. The East and West Stands run along the touchlines in three tiers, with the middle tier given over to VIP areas and directors. The North and South Stands sit behind the goals. The Groupama Stadium seating plan shows how the sectors are numbered around each stand.
Atmosphere is concentrated in the North Stand, where the loudest Lyon supporters gather. Visiting fans are housed in block 430, with block 431 opened for larger allocations when approved. The away gates open 90 minutes before kick-off, with earlier opening possible under conditions. For a wider look at the ground and the matchday routine around it, see the Groupama Stadium guide.
Tier choice changes the experience as much as stand choice. Lower rows on the long sides put you closest to the action, while the upper tiers give a fuller view of how both sides are set up. Corner sectors offer a middle ground on both price and view. Behind the goals, the upper rows give the strongest value in the ground.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Stand | Fans who want the full home atmosphere | Lower-priced, rarely listed | The heart of the home support behind the goal |
| West Stand, lower tier | Buyers after a close longside view | Premium | Lower rows on the long side, the priciest standard seats |
| East Stand, lower tier | Neutrals wanting a balanced view | Mid to premium | A clear view across to the West Stand |
| Upper tiers, long sides | Value hunters wanting the whole pitch in view | Mid-range | A raised view that shows the shape of both teams |
| South Stand, upper rows | Groups looking for seats together | Lower-priced | The most affordable seats in the ground, behind the goal |
| Away section (block 430, plus 431 when approved) | Le Mans supporters on the club allocation | Set by the visiting club (€10 in 2025/26) | Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off; backpacks are not allowed |
Neutral and undecided fans should avoid club colours in home areas. Lyon ask visiting supporters arriving by tram shuttle to wear no club or group colours, since they share the drop-off point with home fans. A Le Mans fan in a resale seat should watch quietly and keep the shirt for the journey home. Families tend to find the upper longside tiers calmer than the North Stand.
Hospitality at the Groupama Stadium was built into the design from the start. The middle tier of both longside stands is reserved for VIP guests and directors.
The ground also holds 105 executive suites alongside banqueting halls and meeting rooms. Packages range from a VIP seat with lounge access to a private suite for a group. Most of the premium areas face the pitch from the long sides.
For a Sunday afternoon fixture late in the season, hospitality turns the trip into a full day out. Packages differ widely in what they include, so compare dining style, seat location and arrival time as well as price before booking. A VIP tour of the stadium, including the presidential lounge, also runs on non-match days.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Middle-tier VIP seat | Fans wanting an upgrade for one fixture | A central longside seat in the VIP tier |
| Lounge package | Couples and small groups | Pre-match food and drink in one of the stadium's lounges |
| Banqueting experience | Guests who want a sit-down meal | Dining in the stadium's banqueting halls before kick-off |
| Executive suite | Business entertaining and larger parties | One of 105 private suites overlooking the pitch |
How your tickets arrive depends on how the seller received them from the club. Each listing on 1BoxOffice states its delivery method before you pay, so you know whether to expect a download, a transfer or a courier. Install any app named in the listing well ahead of the day.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| E-ticket (PDF) | Download when released and print it if the listing notes ask for paper |
| Mobile ticket | Install any app named in the listing and accept the transfer as soon as it lands |
| Paper ticket | Give an address where someone can sign for the courier or a hotel that holds parcels |
| Collection | Note the meeting point, time window and the ID you need to bring |
Read the listing notes in full before buying, as they explain any restrictions on age bands or entry. Bring valid photo ID in case it is requested at the turnstiles. Charge your phone before leaving the hotel if your ticket is mobile. Keep your ticket to hand until you leave the ground, as stewards may ask to see it.
Tickets for Ligue 1 matches are often released to holders only a few days before kick-off. A listing that has not delivered a week before the match is normal. The order status will show when your tickets are on their way.
Visiting supporters should expect a short wait after the final whistle before they can leave the stadium. Depending on the risk level of the match, the authorities can also set a meeting point and escort away fans to the ground. The visitors' car park usually opens around two hours before kick-off.
The stadium sits outside the city centre, so allow plenty of time. Tram line T3 stops at Décines Grand Large, around 700 metres from the ground, while matchday tram shuttles run from Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie and Part-Dieu Villette Sud. Backpacks are refused at the away entrance, with small A4 bags and pouches allowed. The away concourse kiosk accepts card or cash for drinks and snacks.
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Use track order at any time to see where your tickets are and when they are due to arrive. Support can step in if anything changes before matchday.
A late-season date gives patient buyers room to plan, but the window for better-value seats closes faster than most expect. These habits help.
Overseas buyers should favour e-ticket or mobile delivery, since both work wherever you are while removing the risk of a missed courier. Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport has a shuttle bus and tram link towards the stadium area. Visitors staying near Part-Dieu can use the matchday tram shuttles from Part-Dieu Villette Sud. If you are travelling as a group, filter for listings marked as seated together before booking flights.
Build flexibility into the trip. Ligue 1 kick-off times are confirmed only a few weeks before each round, so refundable hotels and flexible fares protect you if the slot shifts. Allow plenty of time from central Lyon on matchdays, as the tram shuttles run busy. Le Mans supporters planning both meetings can also look at the reverse fixture, with Le Mans vs Lyon tickets available for the match at the Stade Marie-Marvingt.
Lyon and Le Mans met in six Ligue 1 seasons between 2003 and 2010, a spell that overlapped with Lyon's run of seven consecutive league titles. Lyon played their home games at the Stade de Gerland, while Le Mans hosted at the Stade Léon-Bollée. Le Mans spent five of those six seasons in the top flight back to back, from 2005 to 2010. Because the clubs have never met in the league at the Groupama Stadium, the figures below cover all Ligue 1 meetings at any venue.
The record reflects the gap between the sides at the time. Lyon won ten of the twelve meetings, including all six at Gerland, scoring 29 goals to Le Mans' nine. Le Mans' only win came in February 2008, in the season they finished ninth, their highest top-flight placing. Away from Gerland, Lyon still won four of the six meetings in Le Mans.
What makes the 2026/27 meeting distinctive is the gap. Seventeen years will have passed since the last league game between the sides, with both clubs now in different grounds. A first meeting at the Groupama Stadium gives Le Mans a chance to write a new chapter in a fixture Lyon have long dominated. For neutrals, it is a chance to see a promoted side's first visit to one of the country's great modern grounds.
All Ligue 1 meetings between the sides at any venue, from the perspective of Lyon. The clubs have never met in the league at the Groupama Stadium. Lyon's home meetings were all played at Gerland, which the club left for the new ground in 2016:
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 12 |
| Lyon wins | 10 |
| Le Mans wins | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Lyon goals | 29 |
| Le Mans goals | 9 |
| Biggest Lyon win | 8-1 (13 May 2006, Stade de Gerland) |
| Biggest Le Mans win | 1-0 (16 Feb 2008, Stade Léon-Bollée) |
| First Ligue 1 meeting in scope | 21 Sep 2003 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 15 May 2010 |
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, each confirmed against at least two independent match records. Lyon's 8-1 in 2006 remains the highest-scoring meeting between the sides.
All Ligue 1 meetings between the sides, newest first:
| Date | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2010 | Lyon 2-0 Le Mans | Stade de Gerland |
| 08 Aug 2009 | Le Mans 2-2 Lyon | Stade Léon-Bollée |
| 04 Apr 2009 | Le Mans 1-3 Lyon | Stade Léon-Bollée |
| 02 Nov 2008 | Lyon 2-0 Le Mans | Stade de Gerland |
| 16 Feb 2008 | Le Mans 1-0 Lyon | Stade Léon-Bollée |
| 01 Sep 2007 | Lyon 3-2 Le Mans | Stade de Gerland |
| 28 Apr 2007 | Lyon 2-1 Le Mans | Stade de Gerland |
| 02 Dec 2006 | Le Mans 0-1 Lyon | Stade Léon-Bollée |
| 13 May 2006 | Lyon 8-1 Le Mans | Stade de Gerland |
| 31 Jul 2005 | Le Mans 1-2 Lyon | Stade Léon-Bollée |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Lyon 2-0 Le Mans | Stade de Gerland |
| 21 Sep 2003 | Le Mans 0-2 Lyon | Stade Léon-Bollée |
Results confirmed against two independent historical results archives. Lyon's home meetings were all at the Stade de Gerland and Le Mans' at the Stade Léon-Bollée.
The away section is block 430, with block 431 added when the authorities approve a larger allocation.
Earlier is usually better, as lower-priced listings thin out once the final kick-off time is announced.
Only listings marked as seated together guarantee adjacent places. Filter for them before paying if your party needs to stay in one row.
Backpacks are not allowed at the away entrance and there is no left-luggage, though small A4 bags and pouches are accepted.
Take tram T3 to Décines Grand Large or a matchday tram shuttle from Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie.
Sources: Olympique Lyonnais official visiting supporters guide, Ligue 1 official club previews, Football Ground Guide, stadium records and two independent historical results archives.