RC Lens opens the Ligue 1 season on August 22, 2026, against AJ Auxerre at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium, at 5:15 p.m. After a promising summer preparation and a win against PSG in the Trophée des Champions, Lens wants to start the season on a strong note in front of their home fans. Auxerre, on the other hand, hopes to create a surprise in the North and leave with valuable points.
The match will be broadcast live on Ligue 1+ for subscribers. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:15 p.m., and fans can follow the score in real time on the official Ligue 1 website.
Team line-ups
Lens (official line-up): Risser - Nawrocki, Ganiou, Sagnan - Abdulhamid, Titraoui, Cuisance, Udol - Thauvin (c), Ivanovic, Sima.
Auxerre (official line-up): Diop - Sy, Diomandé, Makosso, Akpa - Ahamada, Piedfort, Danois (c) - Faivre, Namaso, Zossou.
Bollaert-Delelis Stadium
The Bollaert-Delelis stadium in Lens hosts this season’s opening match. Fans from both clubs will be in great numbers to support their teams in this first Ligue 1 day.
Why watch this match?
This match marks the start of the season for both clubs. Lens, after its victory against PSG, seeks to confirm its form, while Auxerre wants to prove it can compete in the North. The encounter promises to be an interesting duel between two teams determined to get the best start of the season.
