Buy Nice vs Lyon tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Ligue 1 meeting at the Allianz Riviera scheduled for Saturday 3 April 2027 at a provisional 15:00 kick-off. This is one of the most evenly fought fixtures on the Riviera calendar. Since the Allianz Riviera opened in 2013, Nice have won seven league meetings here and Lyon five, with only one draw.
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Nice bring four French titles and a modern three-tier home on the edge of the Var valley; Lyon bring seven straight championships from 2002 to 2008 and a Europa League campaign this season. If you follow the Aiglons across the whole campaign, our OGC Nice tickets listings cover every home and away date in one place.
Below you will find what seats cost, which stand suits which kind of buyer, how the club's sales work and what 13 Ligue 1 meetings at the Allianz Riviera say about this fixture.
Lyon are one of the few visitors who reliably lift the gate at the Allianz Riviera. The last three meetings here drew between 23,840 and 28,033; for comparison, Nice averaged 24,952 per league match across 2023/24. Expect a busy ground rather than a sell-out, with the better sideline seats going first.
The stadium layout matters more than the headline capacity. The Allianz Riviera holds 36,178 for football, but its upper ring can be closed when demand does not need it. When that happens the crowd is packed into the lower and middle tiers, so the seats most buyers want become scarcer even when the ground is not full.
The away corner belongs to Lyon's travelling support, from a city roughly 470km away. A fixture of this profile gives them good reason to make the trip. For the visitors' full schedule, our Lyon tickets listings track every fixture.
The match also falls on the first Saturday of April. A spring weekend on the Côte d'Azur draws visiting tourists as well as locals; that adds neutral demand to a fixture with a strong home following. Nice had 16,032 season ticket holders in 2023/24, a club record, which leaves a smaller pool for single-match buyers.
Demand at the Allianz Riviera follows the opponent. The visits of Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain have produced sell-outs; Lyon sit just below that band. That makes this a strong fixture to watch without the price spike of the very top dates.
Yes, for most league fixtures. Nice sells single-match tickets through its online ticket office, with season ticket holders served first and general sale following once their window closes. Club prices for the lower-category games have started from €9, while the higher-category matches have run from €29 to €149.
The catch is timing and access. Higher-demand fixtures can sell through the general window quickly. Buyers also need an account with the club's ticket office before they can join the queue. Many visitors would rather skip that step and secure a guaranteed pair in a specific stand through a single checkout.
That is where a verified marketplace comes in. 1BoxOffice lists seats from vetted sellers across the ground, with the stand and tier shown before you pay. You skip the club account step, while the listing tells you exactly how the ticket will reach you.
Five things move the price for this match: where you sit, how much demand builds in the final weeks, how close to kick-off you buy, what is at stake for both sides in the 2026/27 run-in and whether you want a premium or hospitality seat. As a guide, live listings for this fixture start from around £62, with 18 tickets on sale at the time of writing. Central sideline seats and hospitality sit well above that.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind the goal / corners | £60 – £85 | Budget-conscious buyers | North end and corner blocks away from the halfway line |
| Populaire Sud (home end) | £60 – £85 | Atmosphere seekers | The home end; expect to stand and sing |
| Sideline standard | £75 – £120 | Neutrals and first-timers | Outer blocks of Ségurane or Garibaldi with a full view of the pitch |
| Central / premium | £100 – £170+ | Couples and special occasions | Central sideline seats near the halfway line |
| Hospitality / VIP | £200 – £450+ | Corporate guests and gifts | Lounge or box access with catering; inclusions vary by package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Seat location does most of the work. The two sideline stands carry the top categories, with their middle tiers given over to VIP and business guests. The ends and corners sit lower; the upper ring is the wild card, as it may not open at all for this date.
Timing and stakes add the rest. A Saturday in early April lands in the closing third of the season, when anything riding on the result for either side can lift prices in the final week. For a sense of the range, compare listings for the Côte d'Azur derby against Monaco, another date that brings out the home crowd.
The other big visitors help you read the market. Fixtures against sides such as Lens bring large away followings and a full lower bowl, which pushes central seats up across the ground. Lyon sit in the same band, so do not expect central seats to stay cheap into the final fortnight.
Kick-off timing can move prices as well. Ligue 1 often shifts its marquee fixtures to Friday, Saturday evening or Sunday evening slots for television. An evening start can lift demand from local buyers. Watch for the confirmed slot a few weeks out before deciding whether to wait.
Group size matters too. Pairs and fours are easy to place together; groups of six or more should buy earlier, as long runs of seats on the sidelines are the first to go. Settle on your number, then compare stands.
The Allianz Riviera opened in September 2013 as the replacement for the Stade du Ray, Nice's home since 1927. It is a fully enclosed three-tier bowl with no running track, so even the corners feel close to the pitch. A translucent outer shell and a roof carrying around 4,000 solar panels give it a look unlike the older grounds in Ligue 1.
Before choosing a block, study the layout on our Allianz Riviera seating plan. It shows how the sideline stands, the ends and the away corner fit together across the three tiers.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populaire Sud (south end) | Committed home support | Entry level | The home end behind the south goal; flags, drums and standing throughout |
| Ségurane and Garibaldi (lower tier) | Neutrals, couples and first-timers | Mid range | The sideline stands, with the clearest views of the whole pitch |
| Ségurane and Garibaldi (middle tier) | Business and VIP guests | Premium | Reserved for VIP seating, boxes and directors; mostly sold as hospitality |
| Upper ring | Budget buyers happy to sit high | Entry level | Can be closed for lower-demand fixtures; check that the listing confirms it is open |
| North end and corners | Budget buyers wanting a calmer end | Entry level to mid range | Behind the north goal, next to the away corner |
| Away section (north-east corner) | Lyon supporters only | Entry level | Blocks C1 to C3 across all three tiers, separated by perspex glass |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should head for the lower tier of Ségurane or Garibaldi. You get a full view of the pitch and the Populaire Sud in full voice, without the pressure to join in. Keep Lyon colours for the away corner rather than the home stands.
The away corner offers a decent view, but the perspex glass that encloses it takes some of the edge off the sightline. Visiting supporters are spread across all three tiers of the corner, so the upper rows look down over the whole pitch.
When the upper ring does open, it offers a high, tactical view of the whole pitch at entry-level prices. The trade-off is distance from the action and a longer walk to the exits after the final whistle. Buyers who want to see shape and movement rather than feel the noise often prefer it.
Families with younger children are best placed in the outer sideline blocks or the north end, where the crowd is calmer and the exits are easy to reach. The Populaire Sud suits adults who want to stand and sing for 90 minutes.
If you want to compare this date with other matches at the ground, our Allianz Riviera tickets listings show every event on sale there. The full Nice home calendar also sits at the foot of this page.
The Allianz Riviera was built with hospitality in mind. It has 44 private boxes, split evenly between the two sideline stands, each hosting 12 to 24 guests. Around 3,600 business seats and 400 VIP seats complete the offer, spread across roughly 10,000m² of hospitality space.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Private box (Loge) | Corporate parties of 12 to 24 | A private, secure function room with catering and a view over the pitch |
| VIP seat | Couples and small groups | Middle-tier seat in a sideline stand with lounge dining |
| Business seat | Business guests | Middle-tier sideline seat with lounge access before and after the match |
| Premium seat only | Fans wanting the view without the meal | Central sideline seating without lounge access |
Packages differ in what they include, from a full meal to drinks only. Read the listing notes for catering, parking and arrival times before you choose.
The boxes sit in the western and eastern stands, 22 on each side, so every one looks straight across the pitch. Business and VIP seating fills the middle tier of the same two stands. That keeps the walk between lounge and seat short, even at half-time.
Hospitality is a sensible option for a Lyon visit because the central sideline seats are the first to go on general sale. Smart casual dress fits comfortably in every lounge.
Nice runs its ticketing online, so delivery is mostly a phone or email process. Every listing explains the method before you buy.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket (M-ticket) | The app or wallet used for entry and when the ticket will appear on your phone |
| Named ticket transfer | The details the seller needs to put the ticket in your name, plus the deadline |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Whether it can be shown on screen or needs printing |
| Local handover | The meeting point, time window and contact details for collection in Nice |
Many sellers deliver in the final week, once tickets appear in their club accounts. A later delivery window is normal rather than a warning sign. Your order sits under the money-back guarantee until you are through the turnstile.
Check the listing notes before checkout so you know which method applies. Bring valid photo ID that matches the name on your ticket in case it is checked at the gate. Charge your phone fully before you leave, as mobile entry relies on it.
Getting to the ground is simple. The stadium sits in the Saint-Isidore district on the western edge of the city, close to the airport. Tram line T3, opened in 2019, runs from the airport to Saint-Isidore and serves the stadium directly.
Visitors coming from the centre can take the tram from the old town towards the airport, then change to line T3. Trains from Nice-Ville also stop at Nice Saint-Augustin, where you can pick up the tram. Driving is the slowest option on matchday, so treat it as a last resort.
Leave more time than you think you need. A crowd of more than 25,000 all heading for the same tram line builds queues before kick-off and long waits after the final whistle. Aim to be at your gate at least 45 minutes before the start.
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Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is the gateway, with direct flights from the UK, much of Europe and the Gulf. The stadium sits only a few tram stops from the terminals, which makes this one of the easiest away days in France to reach by air. Mobile and e-ticket listings suit overseas buyers of Nice vs Lyon tickets best because nothing needs to be posted abroad.
Do not lock in non-refundable flights the moment you buy. Ligue 1 confirms exact kick-off slots only a few weeks ahead, so the provisional Saturday time could move to Friday or Sunday. Book flexible travel or arrive on Friday; a schedule change then becomes an inconvenience rather than a lost trip.
Lyon supporters face a long trip south down the Rhône valley and along the coast. Away tickets at the Allianz Riviera are sold through Lyon to their own supporters, so anyone without a club allocation should sit as a neutral in the home stands.
The reverse date comes first. Lyon host Nice on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 20:45; our Lyon vs Nice tickets cover that match for anyone planning both legs.
That October meeting is at Lyon's home in Décines-Charpieu, east of the city centre. The ground opened in January 2016 and holds close to 60,000; our Groupama Stadium tickets listings show every event there.
Where you stay shapes the day. The old town, the port and the streets behind the Promenade des Anglais put you on the tram network with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. Allow for the last trams back if the kick-off moves into the evening.
A matchday in Nice is easy to fill. The Musée National du Sport, opened inside the stadium in 2014, holds around 50,000 objects from French sporting history. The Castle Hill, the Cours Saleya market and Monaco a short train ride along the coast are all within reach the same weekend.
The move to the Allianz Riviera changed the scale of this fixture. In the final three seasons at the Stade du Ray, Nice drew between 8,500 and 10,300 per league match; the first Lyon visit to the new ground drew 28,405. On the pitch, Lyon set the early pace.
Lyon won the first two Ligue 1 meetings at the new ground, 1-0 on the final day of 2013/14 and 3-1 in November 2014. Nice answered with a 3-0 win in November 2015 and a 2-0 in October 2016, both without conceding. The swing set the tone for a fixture that has rarely stayed in one club's hands for long.
The heaviest result came in November 2017, when Lyon won 5-0, still the widest margin in any meeting here. Nice recovered quickly with home wins in February 2019 and February 2020. The second of those came three days after Lyon had knocked Nice out of the Coupe de France at the same ground, a 2-1 cup tie that sits outside these league figures.
Lyon won 4-1 in December 2020, a match played behind closed doors. Since then the home side has had the upper hand, winning 3-2 in October 2021, 3-1 on the final day in June 2023 and 3-2 in October 2025. Lyon's only win in the last five came with a 2-0 in March 2025.
Crowds have grown with the fixture. The May 2014 meeting drew 28,405, still the largest crowd for this match here, while only 15,677 watched in November 2014. The last three meetings each drew more than 23,800, in line with the rise in Nice's overall attendances.
The calendar has shaped results too. Nice have won all three October meetings here, in 2016, 2021 and 2025, while the five spring meetings between February and June split three wins to Nice and two to Lyon. The 2027 match will be the first April meeting between the clubs at the Allianz Riviera.
What sets this fixture apart is how open it is. Nice have won more meetings here, yet Lyon have scored more goals across them, thanks largely to the 5-0 and the 4-1. Only one of the 13 games has finished level, which gives April 2027 every chance of a decisive result.
The figures below cover every Ligue 1 meeting at the Allianz Riviera with Nice as hosts, from its first season in 2013/14 to the most recent match in October 2025.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 13 |
| Nice wins | 7 |
| Lyon wins | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Nice goals | 19 |
| Lyon goals | 21 |
| Biggest Nice win | 3-0 (20 Nov 2015) |
| Biggest Lyon win | 0-5 (26 Nov 2017) |
| First Ligue 1 meeting in scope | 17 May 2014 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 18 Oct 2025 |
Source: match records from Transfermarkt cross-checked against StatMuse.
Goals have flowed in this fixture, at just over three a game. Both sides have scored in six of the 13 meetings, while Nice have kept four clean sheets and failed to score four times. Nice have scored three goals in four separate home wins over Lyon here.
Each side has scored in nine of the 13 meetings. The single draw, a 0-0 in August 2023, is also the only game here in which neither side found the net. For buyers, that record points to an open match with goals at both ends rather than a cagey afternoon.
Results are listed newest first, with the Nice score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2025 | 3-2 |
| 9 Mar 2025 | 0-2 |
| 27 Aug 2023 | 0-0 |
| 3 Jun 2023 | 3-1 |
| 24 Oct 2021 | 3-2 |
| 19 Dec 2020 | 1-4 |
| 2 Feb 2020 | 2-1 |
| 10 Feb 2019 | 1-0 |
| 26 Nov 2017 | 0-5 |
| 14 Oct 2016 | 2-0 |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 3-0 |
| 1 Nov 2014 | 1-3 |
| 17 May 2014 | 0-1 |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse, covering Ligue 1 fixtures only; cup meetings and games at the Stade du Ray are excluded.
No. Resale listings on 1BoxOffice need no club account or season ticket, only the attendee details the seller asks for.
Earlier is better for the sideline stands, as Lyon visits draw well. Expect to pay from around £60 behind the goals, rising for central and hospitality seats.
Visiting supporters are housed in the north-east corner, blocks C1 to C3, across all three tiers. Lyon fans with seats elsewhere should leave club colours at home.
That depends on demand, as the club can close the upper ring. Choose a lower or middle-tier listing if you want certainty.
Yes, choose a listing marked as seated together for your full quantity. Groups of six or more should buy early to find a single run of seats.
Sources: OGC Nice official ticketing, stadium and attendance information, Ligue 1 fixture data, Football Ground Guide, StadiumDB, Transfermarkt and StatMuse.