Buy Rennais vs Lyon tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Ligue 1 Matchday 19 meeting provisionally set for Saturday 6 February 2027 at 15:00 local time (14:00 UK) at Roazhon Park. The league confirms final kick-off slots a few weeks ahead, so treat the date as the anchor and the hour as the current listing. Expect a winter afternoon in Brittany, close to 30,000 inside and a home side looking to answer a heavy defeat in Lyon earlier in the season.
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Roazhon Park has become a difficult place for Lyon lately. Stade Rennais have won four of the last five league meetings here, including the last two. The Breton crowd treats this as one of the headline dates of the home calendar. For buyers, that means a full ground, a loud west end and a fixture with genuine stakes on both sides.
The sections below cover how general sale works in Rennes, what resale prices look like, where to sit, what hospitality includes and how each ticket reaches you. The history and numbers follow further down for anyone who wants the full picture before committing.
Roazhon Park holds 29,778, which is small for a club of Rennes' ambition and small for a visitor of Lyon's size. Season ticket holders account for a large share of that number before a single match ticket goes on sale. The away section then takes its allocation in the south-east corner. What is left for the general public on a Lyon date is thin.
The reverse fixture raised the temperature. Lyon won 4-0 at home in September 2026, their widest winning margin over Rennes in league meetings of the modern era. A home crowd with that result in mind does not stay away. The Roazhon Celtic Kop behind the west goal will set the tone long before kick-off.
Both clubs are also playing in the Europa League this season. That brings two effects for buyers. The squads are stretched by Thursday nights, which adds an edge to weekend results. The league can also move weekend fixtures around European commitments, so the date and time deserve close attention.
Lyon's travelling support is committed despite the distance. The trip from the Rhône to Brittany is roughly 700 kilometres by road, yet the away section for this fixture fills with supporters who make a weekend of it. Expect a noisy corner in the Tribune Ville de Rennes.
Timing adds to demand. Matchday 19 is the first weekend of the second half of the season, when the table starts to take shape and every point counts for European places. Resale prices for fixtures like this firm up once the kick-off slot is confirmed and again in the final fortnight.
Yes, although the club's own sale favours season ticket holders. Stade Rennais sells individual match tickets in phases, with season ticket holders given priority access before the general public. By the time open sale reaches non-subscribers for a headline visit, the choice is often limited to scattered singles in the less central areas.
The club also runs its own resale exchange, launched in September 2026. Prices there sit between the full face value and double that figure, with a 20% buyer commission plus a small handling fee on top. It is a useful route when stock appears, but listings depend on subscribers choosing to sell, so supply for a Lyon date is unpredictable.
That is where a verified resale marketplace fits. On 1BoxOffice you can buy without a subscription, choose the area you want and see the delivery method before you pay. Listings come from sellers who already hold tickets, so you are not waiting on a sale window. The trade-off is price: resale reflects demand, not face value.
Lyon supporters face a different process. Their tickets for the away section are handled through their own club. There is usually no away ticket office on the day once the section sells out. Anyone travelling from Lyon without a club ticket should buy in a neutral or home area and respect the colours guidance that comes with it.
Timing matters as well. Club sale windows can open before the league fixes kick-off times, which suits local supporters far more than visitors. Resale stock tends to appear steadily through the season, so a buyer who waits for the confirmed date can still find seats, just at a price that reflects how many others had the same idea.
Five things set the price for this fixture: seat location, overall demand, how close the match is, the competition context in February and whether you want hospitality. Face values at Roazhon Park are modest by English standards, starting around €10 behind the goal and rising to around €40 for a central seat, with a supplement for the bigger visitors. For the 2026/27 season, resale prices for a Lyon date sit well above those figures.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / behind the goal | £35 – £60 | Budget-minded buyers and groups | Steep rake keeps the view clear even from higher rows |
| Longside standard | £55 – £90 | First-time visitors | Nord or Sud stand away from the halfway line |
| Lower tier / central | £75 – £120+ | Buyers who want to be close to play | Front rows along the longsides sell early |
| Premium seating | £100 – £170+ | Couples and small groups wanting comfort | Central blocks with the most balanced sightlines |
| Hospitality / VIP | £180 – £400+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Dining, lounge access and a reserved seat |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Two patterns are worth knowing. The lowest listings usually appear behind the goals and in the upper tiers early in the season. The sharpest rises come once the league confirms the kick-off time, because that is when travelling buyers commit to trains and hotels. Group size matters too: listings for four or more seats together are scarcer and tend to sit higher in each bracket.
Roazhon Park was substantially rebuilt between 1999 and 2004 into a compact, English-style ground with four steep stands close to the pitch. There are few poor views, so the main question is what kind of afternoon you want. The Roazhon Park seating plan shows the stands and tiers if you want to match a listing to a precise spot.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribune Ouest (west end) | Atmosphere seekers | Lower to mid | Home of the Roazhon Celtic Kop; mostly subscribers, so resale availability is scarce |
| Tribune Nord (longside) | Tactical view and first visits | Mid to upper | Rows near the halfway line give the most balanced sightlines |
| Tribune Sud (longside) | Families and quieter viewing | Mid to upper | Calmer than the ends, with a clear view along the touchline |
| Tribune Est (east end) | Value and groups | Lower | Home areas behind the goal away from the visiting corner |
| Lyon away section | Lyon supporters | Lower to mid | South-east corner of the Tribune Ville de Rennes, split into upper and lower sections, entry through gate 14 |
| Premium and hospitality seats | Comfort and dining | Upper | Central longside positions linked to lounge access |
Neutral buyers should stay out of the away section and avoid Lyon colours in home areas, since stewards and neighbours expect home seats to be home support. If you are undecided, a lower longside seat gives you the noise of the Kop without standing in it. For everything else about the ground, from transport to entry, the Roazhon Park tickets guide covers the full matchday.
The ground carries real history. It first opened in 1912 on higher land to the west of the city, was rebuilt stand by stand at the turn of the century and took the name Roazhon Park in 2015 after a supporter vote, Roazhon being the Breton name for Rennes. It also staged matches at the 2019 Women's World Cup, so the facilities are modern even if the address is old.
Families tend to prefer the longside stands away from the west end. If you are bringing children, look for listings that state any age rules and choose a lower row near an aisle, so trips to the concourse do not mean climbing past half a block. Drinks come in reusable cups and alcohol-free beer is served inside the ground.
The rebuild gave Roazhon Park a full set of hospitality spaces. The club's lounges include the Grand Salon Panoramique, the Cercle des Hermines, the Breizh Klub Vilaine and Breizh Klub Lorient and the smaller Club 1901, named after the club's founding year, plus private boxes along the longsides. Offers range from a classic buffet package to private boxes with a dedicated host.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Classic lounge package | Individuals and pairs | Hot and cold buffet, drinks and a longside seat |
| Premium salon | Couples and small groups | Fuller dining, a premium bar and central seats |
| Business club | Professional networkers | Shared space with partners, food and a reserved seat |
| Private box | Corporate hosts | Exclusive space, catering and outdoor seats with a central view |
Inclusions vary by listing, so read the notes before you pay. Some packages include drinks throughout, while others limit the bar to before and after the match. Parking is rarely included, since vehicle access near the stadium is restricted on matchdays.
Hospitality for a Saturday afternoon league date is usually easier to secure than for the season's marquee visits. That makes this fixture a sensible choice if you want the premium experience at Roazhon Park without paying the peak rates the headline dates command, particularly if you book before the kick-off time is confirmed.
Timing is part of the value. Lounges open well before kick-off and stay open after the final whistle, so a hospitality guest can arrive early, eat properly and let the crowds clear before heading back into the city. On a February afternoon in Brittany, a warm lounge and a central seat are worth more than they would be in August.
Every listing states its delivery method before you buy. The four you are likely to see are below.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Which app or transfer method the seller uses and when the transfer will happen |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file shows your stand, row and seat and displays clearly on your phone |
| Paper ticket by courier | The dispatch date and a delivery address where someone can sign for it |
| Local collection | The meeting point, time window and what ID you need to collect |
Read the listing notes for any restrictions, bring valid photo ID and charge your phone fully if entry is mobile. Large bags, bottles, cans and selfie sticks are refused at the gates, so travel light.
Roazhon Park sits on the Route de Lorient, around two kilometres west of the centre. Many supporters walk out in 25 to 30 minutes. Metro Line B to Cleunay leaves a walk of around a quarter of an hour, while a dedicated stadium bus runs from République every few minutes before kick-off. Vehicle access around the ground is restricted on matchdays, so drivers are better off using a park-and-ride and finishing by metro.
Lyon supporters have their own route in. Visiting coaches park at P1 close to gate 14, which serves the away section on the Tribune Ville de Rennes side. Neutral buyers with seats in home areas should use the gate printed on their ticket, not the away entrance.
Arrive early for a fixture of this size. Bag searches and ticket checks slow the queues in the final half hour, while the atmosphere in the ground builds well before the teams come out. Getting to your seat 45 minutes before kick-off gives you time to find the right gate, pick up a drink and settle in.
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Most overseas visitors arrive through Paris and take the high-speed train to Rennes, a journey of around 90 minutes from Paris Montparnasse. Rennes Bretagne Airport is a smaller alternative with some direct European routes. Choose mobile or e-ticket listings if you are travelling from abroad, since they avoid the risk of a courier missing you. Filter for seats together if you are travelling as a group.
The main variable for overseas buyers is the kick-off time. The league confirms exact slots a few weeks before the matchday, with a move to Friday or Sunday possible, particularly with both clubs in Europe. Book flexible trains or hotels where you can and keep a day either side if the trip is long. If you are planning the return game as well, the Groupama Stadium guide covers Lyon's home ground.
Prices on 1BoxOffice are shown in pounds, while spending inside the stadium and around the city is in euros. Cards are widely accepted in Rennes, but a little cash is useful for smaller bars and stalls on the walk out along the Route de Lorient.
Rennes itself rewards an overnight stay. The old town is compact and walkable, the stadium is within reach on foot and the stadium bus runs back to République after the final whistle. Give yourself around an hour from the centre to your seat on a sell-out afternoon. Plan your route back before you leave so you are not caught in the crowds after a late goal.
The Ligue 1 era began in 2002/03 with Lyon at the peak of their power, on the way to seven successive league titles. Rennes' first home win over them in that era came in November 2003, a 3-1 result in front of just 15,500 while the ground was still being rebuilt. For much of the next decade Lyon held the upper hand in Brittany, winning five of the first eight meetings in scope.
Rennes pushed back in bursts. A 3-0 win in October 2008 and a 2-0 in February 2014 stood out, but the six home meetings that followed brought no Rennes win at all, with three Lyon victories and three draws. The shift came in November 2021, when a 4-1 win matched the widest home margin in this fixture and opened a run of four wins in five meetings at Roazhon Park.
Those earlier years say a lot about both clubs. Lyon arrived as the dominant force in French football and still found Brittany awkward, rarely winning by more than a goal. Rennes, building a new stadium and a more ambitious squad, used the fixture as a measure of how close they were to the top. The recent home wins suggest that gap has closed.
The crowd figures show how the fixture has grown. The November 2003 meeting drew 15,500 during the rebuild, while every meeting since November 2021 has drawn above 26,000 and most above 28,000. With the September scoreline still fresh, a February Saturday points to a near-capacity crowd.
What makes this fixture distinctive is that the home record has turned so sharply. A ground where Lyon used to collect points has become one of their harder trips, while the visitors arrive having won the reverse fixture 4-0. For buyers, that makes the result hard to call and the atmosphere more charged than a mid-table date would normally be.
The figures below cover every Ligue 1 meeting at Roazhon Park with Rennes as hosts since the league took the Ligue 1 name in 2002/03. Earlier Division 1 meetings and cup ties are excluded. The 2019/20 fixture was never played after the season was halted.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 23 |
| Stade Rennais wins | 8 |
| Lyon wins | 10 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Stade Rennais goals | 33 |
| Lyon goals | 28 |
| Biggest Stade Rennais win | 4-1 |
| Biggest Lyon win | 1-3 |
| First Ligue 1 meeting in scope | 5 Oct 2002 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 14 Sep 2025 |
Source: fussballdaten.de match records, cross-checked against StatMuse match data.
Read the numbers in two halves. Up to January 2021 Lyon led the home record by nine wins to four. Since November 2021 Rennes have won four of five, scoring 13 and conceding five. The aggregate still leans to Lyon, but the recent trend points firmly the other way.
Goals have flowed in the recent meetings. Five of the last six at Roazhon Park produced three goals or more, a contrast with the tight one-goal games of the late 2000s and 2010s. Buyers can reasonably expect an open afternoon.
Two more patterns stand out. Every one of the five draws in scope produced goals, so Roazhon Park has yet to see a goalless draw in this fixture in the Ligue 1 era. Lyon's wins, by contrast, have been narrow: eight of their ten came by a single goal, which says plenty about how closely fought this fixture has been even when the visitors had the stronger squad.
All Ligue 1 results at Roazhon Park with Rennes as the home side, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2025 | 3-1 |
| 18 Aug 2024 | 3-0 |
| 12 Nov 2023 | 0-1 |
| 16 Oct 2022 | 3-2 |
| 07 Nov 2021 | 4-1 |
| 09 Jan 2021 | 2-2 |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 0-1 |
| 11 Aug 2017 | 1-2 |
| 02 Apr 2017 | 1-1 |
| 13 Mar 2016 | 2-2 |
| 23 May 2015 | 0-1 |
| 02 Feb 2014 | 2-0 |
| 11 Aug 2012 | 0-1 |
| 01 Apr 2012 | 1-1 |
| 06 Nov 2010 | 1-1 |
| 03 Apr 2010 | 1-2 |
| 05 Oct 2008 | 3-0 |
| 24 Nov 2007 | 0-2 |
| 04 Nov 2006 | 1-0 |
| 02 Oct 2005 | 1-3 |
| 11 Sep 2004 | 1-2 |
| 29 Nov 2003 | 3-1 |
| 05 Oct 2002 | 0-1 |
Source: fussballdaten.de and StatMuse. Scores shown with Rennes first.
No. Subscribers get priority in club sales, but resale listings on a verified marketplace are open to anyone with an account.
Earlier is usually more affordable, as prices tend to rise once the kick-off time is fixed and again in the last two weeks.
In the south-east corner on the Tribune Ville de Rennes side, reached through gate 14. Home fans should not buy there.
Yes, many listings guarantee adjacent seats and say so in the notes. Larger groups have more choice behind the goals.
Typically a central or longside seat, lounge entry and a buffet with drinks. Private boxes add a dedicated host and catering.
Sources: fussballdaten.de and StatMuse match records; Stade Rennais official visiting supporters guide; FC Lorient official away travel information for Roazhon Park; Football Ground Guide; Stade Rennais Online reporting on the club's resale platform; Roazhon Park venue hire information.