Ligue 1 stadium guide: every ground worth visiting in France
Build a current 2026/27 Ligue 1 route
Use the current club list, confirmed home fixtures and stadium access plans to choose your route. Compare Paris with Lyon, Lille or Marseille before booking a second city.
For the current season, make these three checks before acting:
Start from a confirmed home fixture.
Add only a reachable second city.
Check the club's official ticket channel.
Check the 2026/27 Fixture Calendar against the official competition or club.
Keep a second match visible through the Football Match Map.
Use the relevant Footbeen planner to compare fixtures once you have chosen the clubs and cities for your trip.
Why French football deserves your attention
A trip to France can combine football in Ligue 1 with time in Paris or regional cities. If you have visited grounds in the Premier League or La Liga, compare the French clubs’ official ticket sales and travel options rather than assuming the same arrangements apply.
Start with the fixture and the ticket category available to you. Then choose between a city break around one match and a longer route with a second confirmed game. Crowd size, atmosphere and prices vary by fixture and section.
If you have covered the Premier League, the Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A, Ligue 1 is the obvious next step. Here are the grounds that deserve a place on your list.
French grounds to consider
Parc des Princes, Paris
Paris Saint-Germain play at Parc des Princes in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. PSG’s overview describes the replacement of 47,929 seats during the renovation before Euro 2016. For a visit, use the current seating plan and your assigned entrance rather than treating a historical seat count as ticket availability.
Getting there: PSG lists Metro line 9 to Porte de Saint-Cloud and line 10 to Porte d’Auteuil. Allow time for the walk to your gate and security checks; check current transport service before travelling.
Tickets: Use the club’s official ticket page for the specific fixture. Check sale phases, eligibility, available sectors and the current price before booking travel. General sale and inexpensive seats are not guaranteed for every game; away tickets follow the visiting club’s allocation.
The visit: Choose your section using the club’s seating plan and ticket conditions. The Auteuil, Boulogne, Paris and Borelli stands have different entrances; follow the gate on your ticket. Photograph only where permitted, without obstructing other spectators.
Stade Vélodrome, Marseille
Olympique de Marseille play at Stade Vélodrome, whose operator currently uses the name CEPAC Vélodrome. Build your trip to France around the confirmed fixture and an available ticket. For other routes, see the guides to Italy and Germany.
Getting there: The operator lists M2 Rond-Point du Prado for Jean Bouin and Virage Nord, and M2 Sainte-Marguerite Dromel for Ganay and Virage Sud. Tram T3 also serves Sainte-Marguerite Dromel. Use your ticket’s stand and the current access plan to choose the stop.
Tickets: Use the club’s official ticket page for the specific fixture. Check sale phases, eligibility, available sectors and the current price before booking travel. General sale and inexpensive seats are not guaranteed for every game; away tickets follow the visiting club’s allocation.
The visit: Leave time to see the Vieux-Port if it fits your route, then travel to the entrance assigned to your stand. Check restaurant opening hours and the return journey instead of relying on a fixed pre-match itinerary.
Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille
LOSC Lille play at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, outside central Lille. The operator also calls the venue Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Keep the journey from the city centre separate from the last walk to your assigned gate.
Getting there: The operator lists Metro line 1 to Cité Scientifique or 4 Cantons. Allow time for the walk and crowd controls, and check service times for the return journey.
Tickets: Use the club’s official ticket page for the specific fixture. Check sale phases, eligibility, available sectors and the current price before booking travel. General sale and inexpensive seats are not guaranteed for every game; away tickets follow the visiting club’s allocation.
The visit: Check Eurostar’s current London–Lille timetable, arrival station, fares and check-in requirements for your dates. Allow for the separate journey to the stadium and the return train; an international train connection does not guarantee a workable same-day match trip.
Groupama Stadium, Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais play at Groupama Stadium in Décines, east of central Lyon. Use OL Vallée’s event-specific access information: regular tram service and match shuttles operate under different arrangements.
Getting there: T7 serves Décines OL Vallée; T3 serves Décines Grand Large, about 800 metres from the stadium. On matchdays, OL Vallée lists direct tram shuttles from Part-Dieu Villette Sud and Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, with advance transport-ticket booking required. T7 operation changes when the shuttles start, so follow the specific event’s access plan.
Tickets: Use the club’s official ticket page for the specific fixture. Check sale phases, eligibility, available sectors and the current price before booking travel. General sale and inexpensive seats are not guaranteed for every game; away tickets follow the visiting club’s allocation.
The visit: Plan time in Lyon around the confirmed kick-off and the trip to Décines. Reserve restaurants where needed and check the last return service. Only plan for a derby when that fixture is actually on the calendar.
Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
RC Lens play at Bollaert-Delelis. Compare stands and available ticket categories, then use the club’s current access plan for your visit.
Getting there: Check current rail services to Lens, then plan the last leg to the stadium. For 2026/27, RC Lens lists match shuttles from Arena Stade Couvert in Liévin and the CRVO car park in Lens, with access through the RC Lens app’s ticket or shuttle QR code. Consult the club’s instructions for your match and return service.
Tickets: Use the club’s official ticket page for the specific fixture. Check sale phases, eligibility, available sectors and the current price before booking travel. General sale and inexpensive seats are not guaranteed for every game; away tickets follow the visiting club’s allocation.
The visit: Allow time for a walk in Lens before travelling to your entrance. Check the opening hours and entry policies of any bars or restaurants you choose. Follow the club’s advice on home and away ticket categories.
Additional French ground: Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes
FC Nantes play at Stade de la Beaujoire, inaugurated in May 1984 ahead of the European Championship in France. Treat Nantes as an additional French ground to consider, and check its actual competition and fixture calendar for the season you travel.
Getting there: Use the current Naolib journey planner for your starting point and the Beaujoire entrance on your ticket. Check event changes, the final walk and the return service rather than relying on a fixed journey time from the city centre.
Tickets: Use the club’s official ticket page for the specific fixture. Check sale phases, eligibility, available sectors and the current price before booking travel. General sale and inexpensive seats are not guaranteed for every game; away tickets follow the visiting club’s allocation.
Allianz Riviera, Nice
OGC Nice play at Allianz Riviera on Boulevard des Jardiniers in Nice. The operator distinguishes matchday access from visits outside major events; use the plan for your fixture.
Getting there: The operator currently lists a matchday tram line 3 service from Port Lympia directly to the stadium. Check the event’s transport plan and current Lignes d’Azur timetable, including the return journey; do not assume the same route outside matchdays.
Tickets: Use the club’s official ticket page for the specific fixture. Check sale phases, eligibility, available sectors and the current price before booking travel. General sale and inexpensive seats are not guaranteed for every game; away tickets follow the visiting club’s allocation.
The visit: Combine time in Nice with the stadium trip if the confirmed kick-off and transport allow it. Choose a section that suits your ticket eligibility and preferences, and leave enough time to reach its entrance.
Getting around France for football
Compare the options for your actual dates before choosing a multi-city trip:
- Rail: Check SNCF Connect for the actual trains, stations, changes and fare conditions. Journey times and prices depend on the service and travel date; no single booking window guarantees the cheapest ticket. Allow for travel from the station to each stadium.
- Flights: Check which airlines actually serve your route and dates. Compare the full cost, including baggage and airport transfers, and allow for check-in and security before judging whether flying saves time.
- Driving: Compare the route, tolls and current stadium parking arrangements. Reserve parking where required and account for matchday closures, traffic and the return journey.
Two-ground plan: Lille and Lens are an option only when two confirmed fixtures, ticket availability and transport fit your dates. Do not assume one club plays on Saturday and the other on Sunday. Check the last return service before booking.
Tickets and practicalities
Use the club’s official ticket page for each fixture and read its purchase and entry conditions:
- Prices: Compare the actual fixture, section, fees and eligibility requirements. Do not budget from a league-wide price range or assume French tickets are cheaper than English ones.
- Identity checks: Read the fixture’s rules on ticket names and accepted identification. Carry the document the club requires; do not assume every venue has the same passport or transfer policy.
- Away sections are controlled. If you are attending as a visiting supporter, away tickets are sold through the visiting club, not the home club. Some fixtures have away-fan bans — check before travelling.
- Cup matches: Coupe de France may offer an additional fixture, but the draw, host venue, kick-off and ticket sale determine what is possible. Do not assume an early round is a midweek match at a small ground.
Why Ligue 1 belongs on your groundhopping list
Use this guide alongside the Premier League and Bundesliga guides when comparing possible trips. Choose France for the clubs, cities and fixtures you want to visit, then confirm tickets and transport before committing to a multi-stadium route.
Track your French football journey with Footbeen: search the available match catalogue, log games you attend and see visited stadiums on your map. Free on iOS and Android.
Source checks: PSG stadium access · Lille stadium access · OL Vallée access · Marseille stadium access · Lens match shuttles · Nice stadium access · Nantes stadium history.
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