Match OL / Fenerbahçe SK : framed area and prohibitions around the Groupama Stadium

The return of the Champions League from Olympique Lyonnais to Fenerbahçe SK will be played on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 21h00 at the Groupama Stadium. Ranked at the 4 level on 5 in terms of risk, it is subject to a perimeter order taken by the state services. Anyone who takes advantage of the Fenerbahçe's status as a supporter, or behaves as such, cannot access the stadium and its surroundings without passing through the mandatory appointment point in Eurexpo and equipped with a ticket.

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Who is concerned

Fans of Fenerbahçe SK, residents and users of the Groupama Stadium sector in Décines-Charpieu, as well as anyone travelling around the perimeter on August 26, 2026.

What to do

Fans of the Fenerbahçe must only go to the mandatory meeting point in Eurexpo, with a ticket: there is no ticket office in Eurexpo or at the stadium, and the climb in the shuttles is compulsory at the end of the match. The residents must avoid the perimeter around the stadium on the day of the game. The transport and use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic appliances shall be prohibited in the stadium, in its vicinity and within the perimeter of the order.

Official sourcePréfecture du RhôneMatch de football OL/ FENERBAHCE SK : des mesures d’encadrementOfficial source ↗

Background

The scheme has been prepared under the authority of the Prefect of the Rhône with the State departments, the National and Municipal Police, SDMIS, clubs and the transport manager. The DNLH (National Hooligan Control Division) classified the meeting as high risk. The measurements relate to the day of the match and the day before.

Why it's important

These restrictions change access to the streets around the stadium in Décines-Charpieu and impose a specific circuit for visiting fans. Offenders are subject to criminal sanctions. The inhabitants and visitors of the area must anticipate their travels.

What Changes

From Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 08h00 to 00h00, access to the stadium and its surroundings is forbidden to fans of the Fenerbahçe without mandatory device via Eurexpo, within a perimeter defined by prefectural decree.

Useful details

OL match – Fenerbahçe SK : Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 21h00 at the Groupama Stadium, back from the Champions League, ranked 4 on 5 (high risk) by the DNLH.
From Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 08:00 to 00:00, access to the stadium and its surroundings is prohibited, without passing through the mandatory appointment point in Eurexpo and without ticket, to any person who avails himself of the status of supporter of the Fenerbahçe SK or behaves as such.
No entry tickets will be available at Eurexpo or the stadium. At the end of the game, the fans of Fenerbahçe SK are obliged to get on the shuttles.
Perimeter: rue Sully; route de Jonage; avenue de Verdun; chemin de la Combe aux loups; avenue du Carreau; bd du 18 juin 1940; bd Pierre Mendès France; rue du Rambion; chemin de Chassieu à Meyzieu; chemin de Meyzieu; chemin de Chassieu; rue Voltaire; avenue de France; rue Marceau; rue Sully.
A security system reinforced by mobile forces units, under the authority of the Prefect, will enforce the order; non-compliance is subject to criminal sanctions. Firecrackers and pyrotechnics are prohibited in the stadium, in its vicinity and in the perimeter.
Information published by the Rhône prefecture under open license Etalab 2.0.

Terms to know

Arrêté de périmètre: prefectural decree establishing a protection zone with restricted access around the stadium
DNLH: National Anti-Hooliganism Division, which assesses the level of risk of sporting encounters
Barrage retour: return qualifying match for the group phase of the Champions League