Buy Lyon vs Strasbourg tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Saturday 10 April 2027 and a provisional kick-off of 15:00 local time (14:00 UK time) at Groupama Stadium. It is matchday 27 of Ligue 1, a spring weekend when the race for European places starts to take its final shape. Racing arrive as one of the more awkward visitors to Décines, having scored in each of their last five league trips to the ground.
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Ligue 1 confirms exact days and kick-off times a few weeks before each round, so the slot could still move within the weekend. Whatever the final time, this is one of the stronger home dates of the spring. Anyone comparing Lyon tickets across the season will find central longside seats here selling faster than for most mid-table visits.
This guide covers how Lyon sell and deliver tickets this season, what resale seats typically cost, where to sit, hospitality, getting to the stadium and every Ligue 1 meeting between the clubs at Groupama Stadium since Strasbourg returned to the top flight in 2017.
Both clubs arrive with European football running alongside the league. Lyon are in the Europa League after finishing fourth in 2025/26 with 60 points and dropping out of the Champions League play-off round against Fenerbahçe. Strasbourg are in the Conference League after reaching the semi-finals of the same competition last season.
That shapes the calendar as much as the table. If either side is still alive in Europe by April, the league will slot this game around a midweek tie, which is one reason the confirmed kick-off may only arrive in March. Fans following Lyon's continental run can compare this date with nights such as Lyon vs Crystal Palace in the Europa League.
Supporters planning around RC Strasbourg tickets face a journey of close to 500 km by road from Alsace or around four hours on a direct high-speed train, so a Saturday kick-off makes this one of the more practical long trips on their calendar.
The recent meetings explain the interest. All of the last four games at Groupama Stadium were settled by a single goal, two of them in stoppage time. The August 2024 meeting finished 4-3 after Strasbourg led 3-1 with half an hour left. Home fans have learned not to leave early against Racing.
The atmosphere is part of the draw. The North Stand kop, home to the Bad Gones, sets the tone from well before kick-off, while the South Stand answers from the other end. Neutral visitors who want to feel that noise without standing in it often pick lower longside seats near the North Stand corner.
Hospitality is the area that tightens first. With Lyon's packages bundling dinner, a match ticket and parking, couples and small corporate groups tend to book spring weekend fixtures well ahead, so availability narrows long before the stands do.
Yes. Lyon do not run a compulsory membership scheme for a league fixture of this profile. Season ticket holders keep their seats first, then remaining tickets go on sale through the club's online box office to anyone with an account.
The limit is choice rather than access. Season ticket holders occupy much of the central longside, so the general sale tends to offer seats behind the goals, in the upper tier or towards the corners. Pairs and groups looking for adjacent seats in a central block often find little left by the time the match is a month away.
The app is the other hurdle. From 17 September 2026, Lyon began requiring tickets and season passes to be shown in the Groupama Stadium app, rolling the change out stand by stand with the kop sections exempt for now. Each adult needs a personal ticket on their own account, displayed as a dynamic QR code that refreshes on screen.
Families have some flexibility. A parent or guardian can hold the tickets for children under 16 on their own phone, while every adult in the party still needs an individual login.
Strasbourg supporters follow a separate route. Tickets for the visiting section are allocated through Racing rather than Lyon's general sale. The segregated area is not intended for neutral buyers.
The resale marketplace is the alternative route for everything the general sale no longer offers. Sellers list seats they already hold, so buyers can target a particular block, keep a group together or buy after the most popular areas have sold through.
Resale prices for the 2026/27 season follow five drivers: seat location, demand, fixture timing, competition context and hospitality tier. Strasbourg sit below Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain in pricing at this ground, but a spring Saturday with European places at stake lifts this fixture above a typical mid-season visit. Central seats and group bookings firm up from March onwards.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £14 – £40 | Budget-conscious fans | Top-tier seats with a full, high view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £45 – £80 | First-time visitors | East or West Stand seats a few blocks from halfway |
| Lower tier / central | £70 – £120+ | Fans wanting a balanced view | Halfway-line blocks close to the pitch |
| Premium seating | £110 – £170+ | Couples and small groups | Middle-ring seats along the West Stand; check what each listing includes |
| Hospitality / VIP | £160 – £320+ | Celebrations and client hosting | 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 here appear in pounds, so expect small differences once exchange rates apply at checkout. The resale premium sits mainly in the central blocks rather than across the whole stadium.
Last-minute buying carries more risk than reward for this fixture. Prices in the upper tier can soften in the final days if supply builds, but central and group seats rarely do. App transfers also need time to complete before you travel.
Groups should move early. Single seats are usually easy to find right up to matchday, but four or more together in a good position become scarce in the final fortnight and adjacent seats rise in price faster than singles.
The confirmed kick-off also moves the market. A Saturday afternoon slot suits families and day-trippers, which pushes up demand for lower-priced tiers. A Sunday evening slot shifts interest towards hospitality and central seats from local buyers.
Groupama Stadium holds 59,186 for football and sits in Décines-Charpieu on the eastern edge of Lyon. The bowl rises in tiers on all four sides, with the premium ring along the longsides and the upper level offering a high, wide view. Before choosing, study the Groupama Stadium seating plan to see how 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 | The lowest prices in the ground with a full view of the pitch |
| Away section | Strasbourg supporters | Lower | Block 430, extended into block 431 for larger allocations; sold through Racing, with a separate search zone and entrance |
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. Strasbourg fans who buy outside the away section should keep blue shirts and scarves out of sight, as home areas are for home supporters.
Visiting supporters in the away section face no formal colours ban, but the club asks them to avoid distinctive group or club items because they leave by the same exit point as home fans. Expect a short hold inside the section at full time before the exit opens.
Height matters more than position at this ground. The lower tier puts you close to the pitch and the noise, the middle ring brings premium facilities and the upper tier trades proximity for a tactical view of the whole game.
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 avoid a long walk around the outside.
Seats near the top of the bowl involve a long climb, so allow extra time to reach them. For a wider look at the ground and everything on its calendar this season, see our guide to Groupama Stadium tickets.
Lyon's hospitality leans 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 proper 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 | Birthdays and 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 work on reservation. For a group, secure hospitality as soon as the league confirms the date, because spring weekend lounges are among the first areas to sell out.
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 on the listing 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, so confirm exactly how the seller will deliver your ticket |
| Group transfer | Each adult needs a personal ticket, so share the account details for everyone in your party with the seller |
| Hospitality confirmation | Confirm the meeting point, arrival time and parking included with the package |
Read the listing notes for delivery timing and any age-band conditions. A screenshot will not work, because the QR code changes on screen, so make sure the ticket appears in your own account well before you travel. Charge your phone fully and carry valid photo ID in case it is requested at the turnstile.
Arrive early if you can. The OL Vallée leisure complex around the stadium opens from mid-morning on matchdays, with restaurants and family activities, so many fans make a day of it and avoid the last-minute crush on the trams.
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kick-off. Backpacks are refused, while small A4-sized bags and pouches are admitted, so leave luggage at your hotel.
Tram T7 stops at Décines OL Vallée beside the stadium and tram T3 stops at Décines Grand Large, around 800 metres away. On matchdays, shuttles run from Part-Dieu Villette and Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, with bus shuttles from the Meyzieu Les Panettes park and ride.
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 parks are reservation only. Visiting coaches use a dedicated car park with 25 coach spaces.
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Step1
Find the fixture
Search for Lyon against Strasbourg and open the listing for Ligue 1 matchday 27 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; Strasbourg fans should note that the away section is sold through Racing.
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 one at a time.
Step6
Pay securely
Complete checkout through the encrypted payment page and 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 a large stadium but uneven demand across it, 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. The Rhônexpress tram links it with Part-Dieu in around half an hour. Part-Dieu also connects Lyon with high-speed trains from Paris and Strasbourg, so a Saturday morning arrival can still work for an afternoon kick-off.
App delivery is the main thing to sort before you fly. Download the Groupama Stadium app at home, make sure every adult in your party has a login and give the seller those details if you are buying seats together. Requesting adjacent seats through the listing filters is far easier than trying to swap seats inside the ground.
Plan the journey home as carefully as the journey out. Tram shuttles back to Part-Dieu fill quickly at full time, so allow at least an hour between the final whistle and any evening train or flight. Allow longer if you are leaving from the airport.
The unconfirmed kick-off is the main risk for travellers. Matchday 27 could move to the Friday or Sunday of that weekend. European ties may push it further, so book flexible flights and hotels until the league sets the slot.
Visitors planning to see both meetings this season can also look at Strasbourg vs Lyon, scheduled for Saturday 23 January 2027 at the Stade de la Meinau. That match closes the first half of the season and is also subject to confirmation by the league.
Strasbourg's modern story at Groupama Stadium began on the opening night of 2017/18. On 5 August 2017, in Racing's first Ligue 1 game for nine years, Lyon won 4-0 with two goals from Mariano and two from Nabil Fekir. A year later Lyon won 2-0 in front of 47,341, with Martin Terrier and Bertrand Traoré on target. The visits looked like a formality for the hosts.
The balance shifted slowly. Strasbourg earned a 1-1 draw in February 2020 through Kevin Zohi. In January 2023 they produced the one result that still stands out: goals from Jean-Eudes Aholou and Habibou Diallo inside four minutes gave Racing a 2-1 win, despite Lyon taking 28 shots and holding 72% of the ball. Since then every meeting here has been close, with two settled in stoppage time.
The August 2024 meeting captured the modern version of the fixture. Lyon had lost their opening two league games, Strasbourg scored after 122 seconds from a defensive error and Racing led 3-1 just before the hour. Three goals in 11 minutes turned it around and left the crowd with one of the more memorable comebacks seen at the ground.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how the margins have narrowed. Lyon still lead the record clearly, but Racing have scored in five straight visits and kept each of the last four meetings to a one-goal margin. For buyers, that means a game where the outcome tends to stay open for the full 90 minutes and beyond.
The figures below cover all Ligue 1 meetings at Groupama Stadium with Lyon as hosts since Strasbourg returned to the top flight in 2017/18.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 9 |
| Lyon wins | 7 |
| Strasbourg wins | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Lyon goals | 22 |
| Strasbourg goals | 9 |
| Biggest Lyon win | 4-0 |
| Biggest Strasbourg win | 1-2 |
| First Ligue 1 meeting in scope | 5 Aug 2017 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 26 Oct 2025 |
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced across StatMuse, fussballdaten.de and Maxifoot match records.
Lyon have scored in all nine meetings here, averaging more than two goals a game. The first four produced only one goal for Strasbourg, with three clean sheets for the hosts.
The last five tell a different story. Strasbourg have scored eight goals across those visits and Lyon have not kept a clean sheet against them at the ground since February 2021. Games in this period have averaged four goals each.
Lyon's home edge remains real. Seven wins from nine is a strong return against any visitor. The hosts have not lost to Strasbourg here since January 2023. The difference now is that Racing tend to make Lyon work for every point.
Late goals are a pattern too. The May 2024 and October 2025 meetings were both won in stoppage time, while the 4-3 in August 2024 was decided in the 72nd minute after four second-half goals in 14 minutes.
All results are listed newest first, with the Lyon score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2025 | 2-1 |
| 30 Aug 2024 | 4-3 |
| 19 May 2024 | 2-1 |
| 14 Jan 2023 | 1-2 |
| 12 Sep 2021 | 3-1 |
| 06 Feb 2021 | 3-0 |
| 16 Feb 2020 | 1-1 |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 2-0 |
| 05 Aug 2017 | 4-0 |
Every score verified against at least two independent sources, including StatMuse, fussballdaten.de, Maxifoot, Match en Direct and Lyon Mag match reports.
No membership is required for this league game. Resale mainly helps when you want a particular block or seats together after the general sale thins out.
Travelling Racing fans are placed in block 430, with block 431 added when the allocation grows. Those seats are sold by Strasbourg, not through Lyon's general sale.
In most stands, no, because entry now runs on a refreshing QR code inside the Groupama Stadium app. Only the kops are exempt while the rollout continues.
Shortly after the league confirms the kick-off, usually a few weeks before matchday 27. Groups should not wait beyond that point.
Yes, filter for listings marked as seated together. Children under 16 can sit on a parent's app, but each adult needs a ticket on their own account.
Sources: Olympique Lyonnais official ticketing and Groupama Stadium matchday information, the official Ligue 1 2026/27 fixture list, the Olympique Lyonnais visiting supporters' guide, UEFA, Lyon Capitale, Lyon Mag, Maxifoot, Match en Direct, StatMuse and fussballdaten.de match records.