Olympique Lyonnais Tickets

How to Buy Olympique Lyonnais Tickets

Getting tickets for Olympique Lyonnais matches at the awesome Parc Olympique Lyonnais is straightforward, whether you're a local fan or travelling internationally to experience the thrill of Ligue 1 football. By using Ticket Compare’s choice of reliable resale platforms and official ticketing channels, you can ensure a smooth ticket-buying process and a memorable matchday. We offer:

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Steps to Buy Olympique Lyonnais Match Tickets:

1. Choose Your Game: Select the match you’d like to attend, whether it’s a high-stakes derby or a midweek clash.
2. Select Your Seat: Use interactive stadium maps to pick your preferred location at Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
3. Book with Confidence: Complete your purchase through trusted resale partners or official channels.

Additional Tips for OL Ticket Buyers:

• Consider the Opponent: Games against major teams such as Paris Saint-Germain or Marseille often come with higher resale prices due to their popularity.
• Check site Policies: Review the refund or exchange terms carefully, as fixture dates can sometimes change and you may not be able to claim a refund if you can’t attend.
• Consult the Seller: For a hassle-free experience, trusted resale platforms provide excellent customer service, ensuring any concerns about Olympique Lyonnais tickets are quickly resolved.
• Ticket Delivery: Be aware that resale tickets may only arrive very close to matchday, often within 48 hours of kick-off.

In the following sections we will do a deep dive on Olympique Lyonnais match tickets, comparing the process of buying through the club with the secondary market and official hospitality partners.

Is It Difficult to Buy Olympique Lyonnais Tickets?

The answer to this question depends on the match. It is relatively simple to buy Lyon tickets for certain Ligue 1 matches through the club’s website.

However, when the top teams come to visit Parc Olympique Lyonnais, it can be a real challenge and the secondary market is a safer option than Lyon’s box office (billeterie). Something that makes it difficult is the sheer number of season ticket holders at the club.

Before 2024/25 Olympique Lyonnais broke the record for fans with season tickets, registering 26,200. This number represented an increase of almost 4,500 on the previous season, and makes up just shy of 45% of the capacity at Groupama Stadium (59,186).

In 2024/25 the average attendance for Lyon was up at close to 52,000 and was also on course to break a club record.

Matches against bitter rivals Saint-Étienne, Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille are guaranteed to sell out quickly especially if there is a lot on the line, like European qualification.

Do Olympique Lyonnais Matches Sell Out?

Since the move to Groupama Stadium in 2015/16, Lyon has rarely achieved capacity for more than a few matches each season.

This situation appears to be changing in the 2020s, with a trend towards higher attendances, despite the turmoil that has taken place during current owner John Textor’s tenure.

You can expect all of the traditional big Olympique Lyonnais matches to sell out, including fixtures against other important Ligue 1 teams like LOSC Lille, OGC Nice and AS Monaco.

Ticket Compare offers Olympique Lyonnais tickets, even if the match has sold out on the primary market.

When Do Olympique Lyonnais Tickets Go on Sale?

If you’re using the club’s official website, Lyon football tickets for Ligue 1 matches go on sale between around five weeks before a fixture. For fixtures that are not yet on sale you can click on the ‘notify me’ (m’alerter) button to receive a notification once tickets are available.

On the secondary market, Olympique Lyonnais match tickets can be purchased as soon as fixtures are announced before the season even starts. It’s worth pointing out that the exact dates and times of Ligue 1 fixtures are rarely confirmed until within three weeks of a match.

How to Get Olympique Lyonnais vs Saint-Étienne Tickets?

Despite the fact that Saint-Étienne bounces between France’s top two divisions, the biggest match on the calendar for Olympique Lyonnais is Le Derby against Saint-Étienne.

Arguably, there is no local derby in France with more emotion or mutual disregard than this match between two fierce rivals. It’s a battle for pride and bragging rights in the Rhône-Alpes area, but the rivalry goes deeper and is tied in with factors like class, as OL are from a wealthy city while Saint-Étienne is a classic blue-collar industrial city.

Olympique Lyonnais vs Saint-Étienne tickets rarely go on sale to the general public (Grand Public), so your best hope of snagging seats for this game is on the secondary market.

How to Buy Lyon Europa League Tickets

Few occasions inspire Les Gones like a big European night, so it’s natural that UEFA Europa League tickets for Lyon matches will be tougher to buy. Things become even trickier once the club qualifies for the knockout phase, with tickets for the home legs of the round of the knockout phase.

Thankfully, you will be able to buy Olympique Lyonnais tickets for the Europa League via TIcket Compare.

How Much Do Olympique Lyonnais Tickets Cost?

Using the club’s official website, Ligue 1 match tickets for Lyon can start from as little as €14 and rise to €85 for seats in general admission (grand public) spots. The cheapest seats for Ligue 1 matches can be found in the upper tier of the north stand (Nord Haute), and the most expensive Lyon match tickets are usually found behind the dugouts (Banc de Touche).

Now, although those are the prices for most Ligue 1 matches against the likes of Reims and Le Havre, you can expect a different tariff for the most important games of the season. For instance, when Lyon hosted Paris Saint-Germain in 2024/25, ticket prices started at €58 and rose to more than €200.

On Ticket Compare, the price of Olympique Lyonnais match tickets is affected by market forces, so may be more or less than face value. However, because we feature listings from the club’s official hospitality partners, we can offer some of the most affordable Lyon tickets on the resale market.

How to Buy Cheap Olympique Lyonnais Tickets

If you're looking to find cheap Olympique Lyonnais match tickets on the secondary market, here are some tips to help you secure great deals:

• Book Early: Plan ahead and decide which match at Parc Olympique Lyonnais you'd like to attend. Purchasing tickets in advance often ensures better prices before demand increases closer to matchday.
• Choose Lower-Profile Matches: Opt for games against mid-table or struggling teams rather than high-profile clashes like those against PSG or Marseille to get cheap Lyon tickets.
• Last-Minute Deals: Sometimes, waiting until the hours before kickoff can work to your advantage, as resellers may slash prices to sell remaining stock, giving you great deals on last-minute football tickets.
• Single Seats Advantage: If sitting with a group isn’t a priority, buying solo tickets can often be cheaper. Single seats are less competitive and usually easier to find on resale platforms.
• South and North Stands Savings: Consider seats in the south or north stands (Virage Sud or Virage Nord), which are generally more affordable than the premium sections in the east or west (Tribune Est or Tribune Ouest).
• Upper Tier Discounts: Tickets in the upper (haut) sections of Groupama Stadium offer significant savings if you’re comfortable with a more distant view of the pitch.

What is the Price of a Season Ticket for Olympique Lyonnais?

In 2024/25 a season ticket for Lyon costs between €230 and €893, with the price depending on where you choose your seats in the stadium.

The cheapest spots are high in the north stand (Virage Nord Haut), while season tickets at Olympique Lyonnais become more expensive as you move towards the halfway line in the longside stands. So the priciest general admission season tickets are in blocks 25 and 26 in Tribune Basse of the east stand (Est).

There’s a discount of up to 10% for fans who renew their season ticket, while season tickets for fans under 16 years old are half-price, apart from in the rowdier north and south stands (Virage Nord and Virage Sud), where under 16s are not permitted.

What Are the Benefits of an Olympique Lyonnais Season Ticket?

Season tickets for Olympique Lyonnais come with a raft of perks, and we’ll outline the main ones now:

• Priority access to additional match tickets
• Tickets for Coupe de France, up to the final
• Seats for matches in the European competitions up to the knockout phase
• A discount of between 20% and 40% on Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique Lyonnais Féminin tickets
• Discounts for high attendance at Parc Olympique Lyonnais
• A 10% discount at the OL official store
• A host of deals at the nearby Pôle de Loisirs d’OL Vallée entertainment centre, including bowling, five-a-side football and dining

Olympique Lyonnais Matchday Hospitality Tickets

Ticket Compare partners with Lyon’s official hospitality agents to offer VIP tickets at Groupama Stadium at competitive rates. As a relatively new stadium completed in the 2010s, Lyon’s stadium has high-quality hospitality spaces, as we’ll show with our run-down of the various lounges below.

As a rule, Olympique Lyonnais hospitality tickets will feature extended pre-match and post-match opening hours, access to an exclusive lounge, comfortable in-stadium seats and a choice of food and drink that is unavailable on the public concourses at the stadium.

Olympique Lyonnais Matchday Hospitality Lounges

• Comptoir H Experience: Access to an exclusive hospitality area with seats adjacent to the lounge, pre-match street food, half-time drinks (beer, wine, and soft drinks), a welcome pack, and one parking space per four season tickets. Opens 1.5 hours before kick-off with sporting event broadcasts available.
• Cercle OL: Includes a vibrant hospitality area with DJ entertainment, seats next to the lounge, pre-match, half-time, and post-match cocktail receptions, a wide selection of drinks (including Champagne), a welcome pack, and one parking space per four season tickets. Enjoy a view of Virage Nord tifos in a festive atmosphere.
• E-Lounge: Features a cocktail reception with a range of beverages, including Champagne, beer, wine, and soft drinks, alongside one parking space for every four guests.
• Salon des Lumières: Premium hospitality area with the most central stadium seats, theme-based gourmet workshops, an oyster bar, Lyon's gastronomic ambassadors, and full drinks service (Champagne, beer, wine, and soft drinks). Includes a welcome pack and one parking space per three season tickets. Opens 1.5 hours before kick-off.
• Club des Cents: Premium catering, including Champagne and a cocktail bar, with one parking space per three guests. Offers post-match access to all VIP lounges (except the President Box), with players present after the match.
• President Box: The highest-tier VIP package with the most central stadium seats, premium catering before, during, and after the match, a full range of drinks (Champagne, beer, wine, and soft drinks), heated seats, a welcome pack, and one parking space per two season tickets. Provides post-match VIP lounge access (excluding the President Box).

Where Do Olympique Lyonnais Play?

Olympique Lyonnais plays its home matches at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, also known as Groupama Stadium for sponsorship reasons, a state-of-the-art venue located in Décines-Charpieu.

Opened in 2016, the stadium was designed by Populous and built to reflect the club's ambition after a period of historic dominance of French football in the 2000s. With a capacity of 59,186 seats, it’s the third-largest stadium in France and regularly hosts high-profile events, from matches at the 2023 Rugby World Cup to concerts by world-famous recording artists.

On matchdays, the stadium delivers an unforgettable experience for fans. The design amplifies crowd noise, creating a vibrant and intense atmosphere, particularly in the north and south stands where passionate OL supporters gather.

Exceptional facilities, including 6,000 VIP seats, 105 private boxes, and numerous bars and food outlets, ensure comfort and convenience for all attendees. The open concourse under the roof canopy serves as a lively gathering space before and after games, with pop-ups and entertainment adding to the matchday buzz.

How to Get to Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

• Direct tram shuttles are available from Part-Dieu Villette Sud, Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, and Meyzieu Les Panettes, with a 15-minute journey time.

• Direct bus shuttles operate from Meyzieu Les Panettes and Eurexpo Chassieu car parks, with a 15-minute journey time.
• Use the T7 tram line to the Décines OL Vallée stop for direct access to the stadium.
• Alternatively, use the T3 tram line to Décines Grand Large, followed by an 800-metre walk.
• Free and secure bicycle parking is available at the North-West ramp.

Where Do the Ultras Sit at Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

The loudest and most animated Lyon fans will always be found behind the goals in the north stand (Virage Nord) and south stand (Virage Sud). Both ends will be packed with lively fans, chanting non-stop and waving flags. We should point out that there is not a single group of Lyon ultras, but rather a collection of diverse supporters’ groups.

The largest of these is the Bad Gones, who were founded in 1987 and have more than 6,000 members as of 2024/25. They can be found in the north stand (Virage Nord), in blocks 002 to 004 directly behind the goal, and in 102 to 105 in the tier above. Be sure to look out for their awesome tifos pre-game.

The next largest Lyon fan group is Lyon 1950, who sit in the lower tier of the south stand, mostly in blocks 017 to 019 and have just over 2,100 members.

Where is the Best Place to Sit at Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

Now, if you want to feel the full force of the noise generated by the Virage Nord and Virage Sud, these are the ideal places to buy tickets for Olympique Lyonnais matches. Getting a seat with the supporters’ groups in the lower and middle tiers won’t be easy, but it should be simpler to find a spot at the top in Virage Nord Haut or Virage Sud Haut.

If you prefer a clearer view of the action the lateral east (Est) and west (Oest) stands are ideal. Since a lot of the premium seats at Parc Olympique Lyonnais are found in the west stand, Est may be the better option for general admission seats. Here, blocks 24 to 27, 127 to 131 and 433 to 436 offer a great perspective of the action.

If you’re watching the game with your family, it makes sense to be in or close to the family stand or Tribune Famille. This part of the ground is in block116 in the middle stand towards the south-west corner. There’s a noticeable mix of age groups in this part of the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, and fans tend to remain seated while maintaining a more family-appropriate atmosphere.

Finally, for the most immersive experience at Lyon you could try and get a seat behind the dugouts in the west stand (Tribune Ouest), in blocks 10 or 11 where you can follow every aspect of the game from the perspective of the coaches.

Where Do Visiting Supporters Sit at Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

The away section for Olympique Lyonnais home matches is in the south-east corner of the stadium, in the upper tier between the Sud and Est stands.

This part of the stadium is served by gates (portes) Q and R. For Ligue 1 matches with a small away allocation the away section will comprise only block 230 (771 seats).

However, the away section can be expanded to include the neighboring blocks 428, 429 and 431, which will all be in use for big matches in the UEFA Europa League and the Champions League.

Olympique Lyonnais Club History

Founded in 1950, Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has battled from Ligue 2 in the 1980s to become one of France's most accomplished and recognisable football clubs.

Based in Lyon, a city rich in history and culture, the club is affectionately nicknamed "Les Gones" (The Kids), which is a local term and simply means that the team are the children of Lyon. With a history shaped by innovation and clever use of the transfer market, OL has firmly established itself as a giant of French football, earning a global fanbase.

From their record-breaking seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles between 2002 and 2008 to their consistent presence in European competitions, OL remain competitive through ups and downs. The club has also claimed five Coupes de France, a Coupe de la Ligue, and an impressive eight Trophées des Champions, and is rightfully considered part of France’s footballing elite.

OL is also renowned for its modern approach to football, reflected in its state-of-the-art stadium, Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Groupama Stadium), which opened in 2016 and generates fantastic noise on matchdays.

Key Olympique Lyonnais Achievements

• Domestic Dominance: A record seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles (2002–2008) and five Coupe de France trophies underline OL's impact on French football.
• European Presence: Reaching the UEFA Champions League semi-finals twice (2010 and 2020) and consistently competing against Europe's best.
• Modern Innovation: Moving to the 59,186-seat Groupama Stadium in 2016 marked a significant milestone in the club’s development.

Iconic Olympique Lyonnais Players

• Juninho Pernambucano: The Brazilian maestro scored 100 goals in 344 matches, with 44 coming from his deadly free kicks. He was pivotal during OL's golden era, winning seven Ligue 1 titles.
• Alexandre Lacazette: The prolific striker came through the OL academy and has scored more than 150 for Lyon in two spells, picking up a Coupe de France trophy in 2011/12.
• Karim Benzema: Before becoming a global star, Benzema scored 66 goals for OL and won four Ligue 1 titles. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner remains a product of the club's renowned academy.
• Florent Malouda: Key figure in Lyon's dominance, winning four consecutive Ligue 1 titles (2003–2007) and earning the 2006–07 Ligue 1 Player of the Year.
• Eric Abidal: Anchored Lyon’s defence to three consecutive Ligue 1 titles (2004–2007).
• Mahamadou Diarra: Central to Lyon's fearsome midfield, winning four straight Ligue 1 titles (2002–2006).
• Sidney Govou: A versatile forward who played 412 matches for OL, scoring 77 goals and winning seven Ligue 1 titles alongside domestic cups.
• Grégory Coupet: The legendary goalkeeper appeared 519 times for OL, winning 14 trophies, including seven consecutive league titles.
• Lisandro López: The Argentinian striker scored 82 goals in 168 matches and netted the decisive goal in the 2012 Coupe de France final.
• Hugo Lloris: The World Cup-winning goalkeeper made over 200 appearances for OL, contributing to their domestic and European campaigns.

Important Olympique Lyonnais Managers

• Paul Le Guen: Guided OL to three consecutive Ligue 1 titles (2002–2005) and a Trophée des Champions hat-trick, solidifying Lyon's dominance in French football during the early 2000s.
• Gérard Houllier: Built on Lyon's success with back-to-back Ligue 1 titles in 2005/06 and 2006/07 and two Trophées des Champions. Known for enhancing Lyon's European competitiveness during his tenure.
• Rémi Garde: Delivered domestic silverware with a Coupe de France victory in 2011/12 and a Trophée des Champions title in the same year, while promoting youth development.
• Louis Hon: Led OL to their Coupe de France triumph in 1967, one of the earliest major honours in the club's history, establishing Lyon as a force in French football.

Frequently Asked Questions about Olympique Lyonnais Tickets

Can I Tour Parc Olympique Lyonnais?

Yes, you can tour  Groupama Stadium, and explore its ultra-modern facilities. Guided tours offer access to areas like the VIP lounges, press rooms, locker rooms, fieldside, and even the players’ bench, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the home of Olympique Lyonnais.

Tours are available on weekends from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm and daily during school holidays. Various packages are offered, including the Mini Tour (€9 for adults), Classic Tour (€19 for adults), and VIP Tour (€39 for adults), with family options available. For an enhanced experience, you can combine your stadium tour with a visit to the OL Museum.

Tours on matchdays require a ticket for the game, while there’s also an English-language tour in the summer.

What is the Olympique Lyonnais Supporters’ Programme (Programme-Sympathisants)?

By registering online with the club you can join the Olympique Lyonnais Supporters’ Programme. The main benefit of this service is that it gives you access to away tickets for Olympique Lyonnais matches directly through the club.

What is OLPlay?

OLPlay is Olympique Lyonnais' official streaming platform, offering exclusive content about the club, including behind-the-scenes access, player interviews, and match highlights.

Subscribers can enjoy all this for just €4.99 per month with a monthly pass. It’s the go-to service for devoted fans wanting to stay connected to everything OL.

Is It Possible to Buy Olympique Lyonnais Tickets at the Gate?

No, it is not possible to buy tickets for Lyon matches at the stadium. The best option, for convenience and reliability, is to use Ticket Compare, which offers availability for Lyon tickets far in advance.

Is It Safe to Buy Resale Olympique Lyonnais Tickets?

Yes, but this depends on the site that you use. Ticket Compare makes this process easier and safer by pre-vets all of the vendors with listings on our site. We have tried and tested all of the resellers that we work with, and have published reviews of secondary ticketing sites. We only work with the platforms that feature the highest scores for customer service and reliability.