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Ligue 1 runners-up · Direct league-phase place
RC Lens Champions League Fixtures 2026–27
Lens return to the Champions League after finishing second in Ligue 1. The confirmed fixture list is built for supporters planning around Bollaert-Delelis and away travel.
France · League phase · Pot 4All rounds
Lens fixtures and results
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No fixtures yet
No confirmed Champions League fixtures are currently attached to this team. Check again after the relevant draw.
A second-place finish secured the league phase
Lens finished as Ligue 1 runners-up and qualified directly alongside champions Paris Saint-Germain and third-placed Lille. There is no qualifying tie before the August 27 draw.
Current entry point
Qualified · League phase
Why home dates need an early check
Stade Bollaert-Delelis sits at the heart of the Lens matchday experience and demand can be high. Exact Champions League dates follow the draw, so wait for the assigned night before arranging travel.
Venue snapshot
Stade Bollaert-Delelis · Lens. Always use the venue on the individual fixture for final confirmation.
A rare return to Europe’s top table
This is Lens’ first campaign in the league-phase format and only the fourth European Cup or Champions League season in the club’s history. The runner-up finish, not a coefficient route, earned the place.
Content review
Reviewed August 22, 2026
Lens Champions League FAQs
Why did Lens qualify for the league phase?
Lens finished second in Ligue 1, which secured a direct place with no summer qualifying round.
Where do Lens play Champions League home matches?
The expected venue is Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Check the individual fixture for final confirmation and kickoff.