Stade Bollaert-Delelis

Visiting supporters at Lens matches can expect an amazing atmosphere filled with passionate fans. The stadium is known for its vibrant energy, chants, and cheers. It’s an unforgettable experience that truly showcases the love for the team. The fans create a lively environment that adds to the excitement of the game.

The 2025-26 season has especially produced exciting atmosphere at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, with Lens pushing to win the Ligue 1 title, going neck and neck with heavyweights, PSG.

Arsenal fans attended the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in the autumn of 2023 for a UEFA Champions League fixture.

For the best views of the action on the pitch at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, look to get tickets in the Tribune Xerces, which is one of the two stands that run along the sides of the pitch. The stand opposite, the Tribune Lepagnot, is also a viable option, but this stand features more hospitality areas, the press box and the director’s box, so you will have fewer options.

The Tribune Xerces has two tiers, and for the best view, look to buy a ticket towards the top of the lower tier or towards the front of the top tier. In both instances, you should be looking to get tickets as close to the halfway line as possible.

Seating plan

The ground being located just a few minutes away from Lens City Centre means there are plenty of choices for fans to grab a drink or go for food.

If you’re looking for a sports-heavy, atmospheric Irish pub, you’ll find one at ‘The Irish Tavern’ on Avenue Rauol Briquet. It’s got a varied and big beer list and decent food.

‘La Mi-Temps’ is an actual sports bar on Route de Bethune. And ‘Cubana Bar’ is another nice place in the popular Boulevard Basly area of Lens.

By car

The Stade Bollaert-Delelis is situated less than 1km from the centre of Lens, with the walk likely to take the average person well under 15 minutes.

If you aren’t up for walking, the Stade Bollaert is blessed with thousands of car park spaces north-east of the pitch, ensuring that driving to the stadium is made convenient for fans.

By public transport

The train is one of the best methods of transport to take when visiting the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The main railway station of the city, the Gare de Lens is located less than half a kilometre south-west of Stade Bollaert, and leaves you with just a short walk to the stadium.

To purchase RC Lens tickets, you can buy them through the typical channels such as online or in person at the ticket office at the stadium. There are also various ticket points around the city where you can buy matchday tickets.

Ticket prices can vary, depending on what team RC Lens are playing. But on average, a ticket to see a Ligue 1 game at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis ranges between €20-€50.

There are no stadium tours available for tourists or football fans. The stadium’s club shop is open between Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00am to 12.00pm and from 1.00pm to 6.30pm.

Mondays and Sundays: Closed except on matchdays.

After COVID restrictions were lifted, RC Lens programmes continued to become available online and can be purchased and downloaded that way.

There is a designated section for disabled fans. Movement around the stadium is made accessible with various lifts and ramps making situated around the stadium.

RC Lens biggest rivalry is against OSC Lille in the Derby de Nord (The Northern Derby).

The Stade Bollaert-Delelis has been home to RC Lens since 1933, with one exception.

In the 2014/15 season, Lens had to play elsewhere due to renovation work, itself a result of the upcoming Euro 2016, held in France. The RC Lens stadium was one of the host grounds, and was given a make-over as a result.

As for the name, that’s had a change, too. The ground was initially called the Stade Felix-Bollaert, named after the man whose mining company brought football to Lens. One part of this name remains, but with the addition of ‘Delelis’ after Andre Delelis, an old mayor of the city of Lens who played a crucial role in saving the ground. His name was added upon his 2012 death.

Record attendance

48,912 vs Marseille (15 February 1992)

Average attendances

• 2024-25: 37,936 (Ligue 1)
• 2023-24: 37,824 (Ligue 1)
• 2022-23: 37,652 (Ligue 1)
• 2021-22: 32,355 (Ligue 1)