Crystal Palace fans in Lyon: Matchday guide to the Groupama Stadium

Crystal Palace fans will head to Lyon on Thursday, 15 August as the Eagles continue their Europa League journey.

Following their success in the Conference League last season, Palace supporters are once again keen to relish every minute of their club's European adventure.

For all those Crystal Palace fans making the short trip across the English Channel, here is your away fans' matchday guide to Lyon.

How many Crystal Palace fans are going to Lyon?

Crystal Palace have been given an allocation of just under 3,000 tickets for the match against Lyon at the Groupama Stadium. Crystal Palace are expected to sell this allocation out, with priority being given to supporters with the most loyalty points.

Tickets for the match are now on sale through the Crystal Palace website, with all tickets priced at just £22, which only increases the chances of a sell-out.

Where do Crystal Palace fans sit at the Groupama Stadium?

The Lyon away section is in the northeast corner of the stadium in the second tier. Palace fans will take up blocks 428-431 in the top corner of the stadium, and the view from here is generally pretty good. Some fans may feel as if they are far away from the action, which is often the case in Europe, and the netting in front of the away section doesn't help matters.

Tickets for our UEFA Europa League tie away to Lyon are now on sale to qualifying supporters 🦅

🎟️ https://t.co/cYoNYhRc6W pic.twitter.com/N6K9nRRYc8

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 23, 2026

Full fans' matchday guide for Lyon vs Crystal Palace

Where to eat & drink for Crystal Palace fans in Lyon

There are plenty of excellent bars and restaurants in the centre of Lyon that will keep fans well-fed and watered. Our recommendations include:

• The Elephant and Castle – 16 Quai de Bondy, 69005 Lyon, France
• Berthom Old Lyon – 2 Pl. Ennemond Fousseret, 69005 Lyon, France
• The King Arthur – 10 Rue de la Monnaie, 69002 Lyon, France

How to get to the Groupama Stadium: Guide forCfans in Paris

The Groupama Stadium is around 10km away from the city centre, which is where the vast majority of fans will spend their day before kick-off. By car, the stadium is accessible via the N346 or D317 but the easiest and most efficient way to get there is to use the city's public transport.

Tram shuttles run through the city centre all day, every day in Lyon. Fans will need to look for any shuttle on the T3 line and then depart at the Grand Large Station. From here, the stadium is only around 700m away, and it's just a case of following the crowd until you get to the turnstiles.