FCR vs SM Caen: Practical Information

FCR vs SM Caen: Practical Information

NEWS

26 March 2026

Here’s everything you need to know before heading to Diochon tomorrow:

Gates at Diochon open at 6:00 PM.
This match is expected to draw a huge crowd, so we recommend arriving as soon as the gates open!

New Diochon Entrance
To access the Horlaville Stand = Entrance on Rue Pierre Lefrançois.
To access the Lenoble Stand = Entrance B on Avenue des Canadiens.
To access the Zénith Stand = Entrance A on Avenue des Canadiens.

⚠️ Access to the stands
It is no longer possible to reach the Zénith or Horlaville stands from the Lenoble stand!
It is also no longer possible to access the Horlaville stands from the Zénith stands.
To ensure everyone’s safety, we ask fans in the Lenoble stands not to sit on the steps during the match. We ask all fans in attendance to strictly adhere to the seating assignments indicated on their tickets and not to sit on the stairs.

𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲
Ticket windows will open at 6:00 PM.
LENOBLE Stand = SOLD OUT
ZENITH Stand = LIMITED SEATS
HORLAVILLE Stand = LIMITED SEATS

𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘀 𝗿𝗲́𝗱𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀
Individuals who have purchased reduced-price tickets (people with reduced mobility/disabilities, under 18, students, job seekers) and junior tickets (ages 4–12) must present proof of eligibility (ID card, mobility inclusion card, student ID) to security staff along with their tickets before entering the stadium.
Without proof, you may be denied entry to the stadium.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲
An FCR fan locker will be open during this match in locker room 1 under the Lenoble stand.

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗲
Seats are open in the selected section of the Zénith and Lenoble stands.
Seats are numbered in Horlaville. As the stands are full, please occupy the seat indicated on your ticket.
Security personnel will be on hand to guide you and verify that you are in the correct seat in the stadium.
We also remind spectators to use the men’s and women’s restrooms in the appropriate stands.

𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵
Meet Diablo during the match to take photos and selfies with him.
McDonald’s halftime challenges featuring the Houlmes and Grand Quevilly clubs.

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
Carpool with our partner Iko: https://www.iko-app.fr/
Or take public transportation with the Astuce Network.
Free transportation on the Astuce Network, courtesy of the Metropolis, 2 hours before and 2 hours after the match upon presentation of a ticket/e-ticket or a pass

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗲𝗶𝗹 “𝗱𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗻𝘀”
For senior season ticket holders who purchased a Doyen season ticket in Horlaville only, please -head to 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤 𝘎 to take advantage of your .

𝗕𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 :

FOOT MULTIPLE book signing from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lenoble store.
Autograph session with 2 FC Rouen players at the Lenoble and Horlaville stores before the match.

FC Rouen jerseys available!
Prices and options available:
Jersey only: €49
Jersey + National patch: €54
Jersey + National patch + player name + number: €66
Jersey + National patch + customization + number: €69

Personalization available only at the Lenoble store.

Starting at 5:00 PM, the Lenoble store will be accessible to everyone from Avenue des Canadiens.
Once the gates open, you’ll be able to access the Lenoble store from inside the stands.
A shop in the Horlaville stands will also be open in the concourse.
After the match, the Lenoble shop will remain open so all our fans can browse the FCR product line and have their jerseys printed with their favorite players’ names—via the outdoor entrance on Avenue des Canadiens.

Kickoff: 8:00 PM

As usual, please arrive as early as possible to help ensure a smooth entry into the stadium.

Enjoy the match, everyone!

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