Buy Rennais vs Monaco tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match set for Saturday 12 December 2026 and kick-off listed for 21:00 local time, which is midnight in the UAE, at Roazhon Park in Rennes. It is Matchday 14 of Ligue 1 and the last home fixture before the winter break.
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Roazhon Park is one of the better nights out in French football. Just under 30,000 people fill a tight, four-sided ground where the Roazhon Celtic Kop sets the tone from an hour before kick-off, and a Saturday evening in December brings the Breton capital out in force. Both clubs also play in Europe two days earlier, which adds an edge to team selection and to the atmosphere.
Tickets through Stade Rennais go first to season ticket holders and members, with what remains released in phases that close quickly for the better fixtures. The resale market is where most visitors and overseas buyers find a seat, with the stand and delivery method shown before you pay. This guide covers pricing, seating, hospitality, delivery and the record between these clubs in Rennes.
Timing counts for a lot. This is the final Ligue 1 fixture at Roazhon Park before the winter break, and the ground is busiest when the season pauses straight afterwards. Supporters who skip a wet Wednesday come out for a Saturday night with something on it.
The visitors carry weight. AS Monaco were founded in 1924, have won eight French league titles and reached the Champions League final in 2004. They travel with a modest following, but they bring the sort of opponent that fills a stadium in a city without a second top-flight club.
Both sides are in Europe this season, which sharpens the picture. Rennes are in the Europa League league phase and Monaco in the Conference League, and each plays on the Thursday before this fixture. For buyers that means a possible late kick-off and two squads managing a heavy December.
Recent meetings help too. The last five Ligue 1 matches in Rennes have produced 18 goals, including a 4-1 home win last season and three away wins in the four seasons before it. This is not a fixture that drifts.
The ground itself is a draw. Roazhon Park has been on the same site since 1912, was rebuilt in stages either side of 2000 and took its current name in 2015, using the Breton word for Rennes. It is compact, loud and close to the pitch, with none of the distance you get at a bowl stadium.
Supply is the limiting factor. Just under 30,000 places is small for a club of this profile, and season ticket holders take a large share, so the blocks that reach general sale disappear fast for a December Saturday.
Rennes' own profile has grown with it. The club was founded in 1901, has won the French cup three times, most recently in 2019, and has become a regular in Europe over the past decade. That run has built a following beyond Brittany and brought more visiting supporters to Roazhon Park than the ground was used to a generation ago.
Usually yes, but the choice narrows quickly. Rennes sell in phases, with season ticket holders and members first, then remaining seats to the public. For a fixture like this the public phase can be short, and the popular blocks go in the opening hours.
Season ticket holders occupy most of the central seating in the main stand and the lower tiers along the sides. That leaves corners, upper rows and parts of the ends as the realistic options through the club.
Buying direct also means creating an account with personal details for each attendee, and French clubs increasingly issue named tickets. For visitors booking from abroad while plans are still moving, that can be awkward.
Monaco supporters buy through their own club for the away block, which holds a little under 1,400 places at this ground. It is a small allocation, so fans of the visitors who miss out often look for neutral seats.
The 1BoxOffice marketplace is the simpler route for everyone else. You can compare stands, confirm the delivery method and see whether seats are together before paying, with no membership number needed. Every order is backed by the money-back guarantee.
One point to keep in mind: seats bought this way sit in home areas of the ground. Visiting supporters who want to be among their own fans should go through Monaco, while neutrals and Rennes fans have the wider choice.
Resale listings are where supply loosens. Season ticket holders who cannot attend and members who bought before plans changed return seats to the market, usually in the final weeks before a match. That flow is what most international buyers end up using.
Five drivers shape prices for this fixture. Seat location sets the base, with central seats in the main stand priced above the ends. Demand is lifted by the date before the break and by the opponent's profile. Timing within the sales window matters, since the lower-priced blocks clear first, while competition context and the club's limited premium areas shape the top of the market for the 2026/27 season.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / behind the goal | £45 – £85 | Budget-conscious visitors | Elevated view in a compact ground where every seat is close |
| Longside standard | £70 – £130 | Couples and first-time visitors | Seats along the touchline with a balanced view |
| Lower tier / central | £110 – £200+ | Fans who want to feel close to the action | Main stand rows near the halfway line; limited numbers |
| Premium seating | £170 – £300+ | Buyers after comfort and cover | Padded central seats with indoor access |
| Hospitality / VIP | £280 – £850+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge or box access with food and drinks |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Ligue 1 remains one of the more affordable of Europe's big leagues for visitors, and this fixture sits below a trip to Paris or Marseille while offering a fuller ground than many. For overseas buyers, that gap often covers the train from Paris.
Pairs are easier to find than larger groups. Blocks of four or more seats together thin out once the public sale phase closes, so parties of that size should buy early and be ready to split across two rows.
Timing the purchase is the main call. Buy months ahead and you commit before the league confirms the kick-off; leave it to the final week and the choice of stand narrows sharply. Two to six weeks out usually strikes the balance.
The ground is a traditional four-sided stadium with stands tight to the pitch and no running track, which keeps the noise in and the view clean. It holds 29,778, with a little under 1,900 of those places given over to premium seating. Before choosing a block, study the Roazhon Park seating plan so you know which stand and tier you are buying into.
The main stand along one side carries the central seating and the lounges. Opposite it sits the stand named after the city, which also houses the away block. The Mordelles side holds the Roazhon Celtic Kop, the club's ultras group, in its lower tier, while the Lorient end behind the other goal is the calmer of the two. Our guide to Roazhon Park tickets covers the ground in more depth.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main stand (lower) | Neutral buyers and premium guests | Mid to high | Central seats with a full view; nearest the lounges and dugouts |
| Mordelles side | Committed Rennes supporters | Lower to mid | Home of the ultras in the lower tier; standing and singing throughout |
| Ville de Rennes side | Couples and regular fans | Mid | Opposite the main stand; also contains the segregated away block |
| Lorient end | Budget-conscious buyers | Lower | Behind the goal with a clear view across to the Kop |
| Upper rows (all sides) | First-time visitors | Lower to mid | Covered, with a full view of team shape and the choreography |
| Away block | Monaco supporters | Rarely on resale | Just under 1,400 places in a segregated block with its own gate. Visiting colours belong there only |
Neutral buyers should aim for the Lorient end or the upper rows along the sides, where the view is good and the crowd is mixed. Keep Monaco colours out of sight anywhere in the home areas, and treat the Kop's lower tier as a standing section in practice whatever the ticket says.
Families and first-time visitors often prefer the upper tier of the main stand, where the crowd is calmer and the whole pitch is in view. Accessible places and companion seats are available, and buyers who need step-free access should confirm the block and gate with the seller before ordering.
The ground rewards a little planning. Because the stands are close to the pitch and the roof covers every seat, the practical difference between brackets is position rather than comfort. A mid-priced seat on the halfway line in the upper tier often beats a lower-tier corner at the same money.
Hospitality at Roazhon Park is built into the main stand, with lounges, boxes and a set of modular function rooms that the club also uses for events. The scale is modest next to the largest French clubs, which keeps the service personal and the walk from lounge to seat short.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium seat with lounge access | Fans upgrading their night | Padded central seat and a warm indoor base before kick-off |
| Lounge package | Couples and small groups | Catering before the match and at half-time |
| Business club package | Corporate guests | Served dining with a prime seat in the main stand |
| Private box | Companies and larger parties | Exclusive space, catering and a private view of the pitch |
Inclusions vary by package and by fixture, and the match before the winter break is often taken early by companies using it as an end-of-year outing. Read the listing details carefully, since arrival times, menus and dress codes differ between products.
For visitors travelling in, a package solves the two awkward parts of a December trip: seats together at short notice, and somewhere warm before a late kick-off. Premium entrances also sit away from the busiest gates.
Groups should book hospitality well ahead. The lounges here are smaller than at the wealthiest Ligue 1 clubs, so tables for six or more tend to go weeks in advance for a fixture of this profile, and late enquiries are often split across two sittings.
Delivery depends on how the seller received their tickets from the club. Each listing shows the method before you buy, so there are no surprises after payment.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Transfer timing, the app or wallet needed and that your phone is compatible |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the name and seat details match your order and that you can print or display it |
| Paper ticket | The courier method, the delivery address and the expected arrival date |
| Collection point | The exact location, opening hours and the ID you need to bring |
French clubs increasingly issue named digital tickets, so read the listing notes and bring valid photo ID on the night. For mobile tickets, charge your phone fully and download the ticket before you leave your hotel.
The stadium sits on the western edge of the city centre. Metro line b runs to Cleunay, around a fifteen-minute walk from the ground, matchday shuttle buses run from the République stop in the centre, and several regular bus routes pass nearby. Walking from the centre takes about half an hour.
Arrive early. Gates open well before kick-off, the streets around the ground fill from about two hours out and security searches take time. Rennes is an easy city to eat in beforehand, with the Sainte-Anne and Saint-Michel quarters busy on a Saturday evening.
Food and drink inside the ground are handled on the concourses behind each stand, with queues heaviest in the half hour before kick-off and at the break. Card payment is the norm at French grounds now, so bring one rather than relying on cash.
Sellers often release digital tickets in the final days before a match, since clubs issue them late. If your order shows a later delivery date, that is normal. Keep your confirmation email handy and follow progress through your account.
Buying through 1BoxOffice, a verified marketplace established in 2006 with a 150% money-back guarantee, takes just a few minutes.
Step1
Find the fixture
Search for Rennes against Monaco and open the event listing for 12 December 2026 to see every available seat.
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Create an account with your name, email address and phone number so order updates reach you quickly.
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Choose your quantity
Select how many seats you need so the listings only show options that suit your group.
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Use the stadium map to compare the main stand, the Lorient end and the upper rows against your budget.
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Confirm the delivery method, any name requirements and whether the seats are guaranteed together.
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Enter guest details
Add the names of everyone attending exactly as they appear on their photo ID.
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Complete payment through the encrypted payment page and look out for your order confirmation email.
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Follow your order
Use track order to follow delivery progress until your tickets arrive before matchday.
Rennes is two hours from Paris by high-speed train, which is how most international visitors arrive, and the city has its own airport with routes around France and a handful of European cities. Mobile tickets and e-tickets are the simplest choice for international buyers, since they arrive digitally wherever you are. Paper tickets can be sent to a hotel where the listing allows it, so confirm the address and timing before ordering.
Ligue 1 kick-off times are set by the league a few weeks ahead rather than when the fixture list is published, and both clubs play in Europe on the Thursday before, so treat the listed time as provisional and book flexible travel where possible. Visitors from the Gulf should note that a 21:00 kick-off in France equals midnight in the UAE, and that a late finish means staying in the city rather than travelling on. Groups should filter for seats together from the start and confirm in the listing notes that they are guaranteed side by side.
Most visitors stay around the station or the old town, both within walking distance of the metro line that serves the ground. Rennes fills up on a match weekend but has a good spread of hotels, and December prices are gentler than in the summer. Monaco supporters travel up by train or plane in small numbers, so the away end is the only place you will see red and white in bulk.
The clubs have met 15 times in Ligue 1 at this ground since November 2008, and the record is close: seven home wins, five for the visitors and three draws. Rennes took the early meetings of that run, winning three in a row between 2008 and 2010, all by a single goal.
Monaco answered in the 2010s. They won 1-0 in April 2014 on their way back to the top of French football, edged a 3-2 win on the final day of the 2016/17 title season and repeated the scoreline in April 2022. Every one of their five wins here in this period came by a single goal, which says plenty about how tight the fixture has been.
What gives the fixture its character is the contrast in approach. Monaco build around technical players and quick transitions, while Rennes have leaned on a physical midfield and an academy that keeps producing for the first team. That difference in style is why these matches usually turn on fine margins rather than dominance.
Context has shifted for both clubs in recent years. Monaco have returned to the Champions League places and built around young players sold on at a profit, while Rennes have used their own academy and a steady run of European qualification to close the gap. That is why the head-to-head in Rennes has tightened rather than settled into a pattern.
All Ligue 1 meetings at Roazhon Park with Rennes as hosts, from November 2008 to November 2025.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 15 |
| Rennes wins | 7 |
| Monaco wins | 5 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Rennes goals | 24 |
| Monaco goals | 18 |
| Biggest Rennes win | 4-1 |
| Biggest Monaco win | 2-3 |
| First Ligue 1 meeting in scope | 16 Nov 2008 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 22 Nov 2025 |
The margins tell the story. Every Monaco win here in this period came by one goal, and only one of the 15 matches finished with a gap of three goals or more. Goals have flowed, though, at an average of just under three a game.
Recent form has also swung the fixture. Monaco won three in a row in Rennes between 2022 and 2024, before the hosts answered with their heaviest win of the period last November. Whatever the league table says in December, this is a match the home crowd expects to be close.
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced against French league match records and published head-to-head archives.
Each Ligue 1 meeting at Roazhon Park in this period, newest first, with Rennes' score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2025 | 4-1 |
| 05 Oct 2024 | 1-2 |
| 09 Dec 2023 | 1-2 |
| 27 May 2023 | 2-0 |
| 15 Apr 2022 | 2-3 |
| 19 Sep 2020 | 2-1 |
| 01 May 2019 | 2-2 |
| 04 Apr 2018 | 1-1 |
| 20 May 2017 | 2-3 |
| 24 Apr 2016 | 1-1 |
| 29 Nov 2014 | 2-0 |
| 12 Apr 2014 | 0-1 |
| 04 Dec 2010 | 1-0 |
| 06 Mar 2010 | 1-0 |
| 16 Nov 2008 | 2-1 |
Results verified against French league match records and published head-to-head archives. Monaco played in Ligue 2 in 2011/12 and 2012/13, and the scheduled meeting in 2019/20 was not played after the season was curtailed, so no fixtures took place in those seasons.
Buy early for the last home game before the winter break, since the lower-priced blocks clear first in a ground of under 30,000.
Visiting supporters use a segregated block of just under 1,400 places with its own gate, and Monaco colours should not be worn in the home stands.
Take metro line b to Cleunay and walk for around fifteen minutes, use a matchday shuttle bus from the centre, or walk the whole way in about half an hour.
The stands are covered, but Brittany in December is wet and windy, so bring a warm coat rather than relying on the roof alone.
Yes, international buyers can order online, with digital delivery the easiest choice for anyone arriving through Paris.
Sources: Stade Rennais official club and stadium information, AS Monaco club information and fixture list, Ligue de Football Professionnel match records, Ligue 1 fixture list for 2026/27, matchendirect.fr and fussballdaten.de head-to-head archives.