Lens was founded in 1906 and plays in the Ligue 1, the top division of France football. Home matches are played at Stade Bollaert-Delelis (capacity 41,233). If you have ever attended a Lens match, you can log it in Footbeen — the app will map every stadium you have been to, tally your stats, and remember every goal you have seen.
At a glance
- Founded
- 1906
- Country
- France
- League
- Ligue 1
- Home ground
- Stade Bollaert-Delelis
- Capacity
- 41,233
Recent matches
- 17 Apr 2026 Lens vs Toulouse 3 - 2
- 4 Apr 2026 Lille vs Lens 3 - 0
- 20 Mar 2026 Lens vs Angers 5 - 1
- 14 Mar 2026 Lorient vs Lens 2 - 1
- 8 Mar 2026 Lens vs Metz 3 - 0
Upcoming Lens fixtures
- 24 Apr 2026 Stade Brestois 29 vs Lens A
- 3 May 2026 Nice vs Lens A
- 9 May 2026 Lens vs Nantes H
- 16 May 2026 Lyon vs Lens A
Frequently asked
How do I track my Lens matches?
Download Footbeen (free on iOS and Android). Lens is pre-loaded along with every Ligue 1 fixture since 2010. Tap any match you attended, and it joins your diary — the stadium lights up on your personal map.
Where does Lens play their home matches?
Lens play home matches at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, capacity 41,233.
Can I log old Lens matches from years ago?
Yes. Footbeen's catalogue goes back to 2010, so you can retrospectively log Lens matches you attended from any season since then.
What league does Lens play in?
Lens plays in the Ligue 1, the top division of France football.
What is Lens's stadium capacity?
Lens plays at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, which has a capacity of 41,233 spectators in Lens.
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- Ligue 1 — all clubs and standings
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