List of Europa League Fixtures for French Clubs in 2026-2027

Olympique lyonnais, Olympique de Marseille, and Stade Rennais are ready to carry French hopes into the 2026-2027 UEFA Europa League following Friday's official league phase draw. The three clubs now know their complete fixture lists, including dates and venues for all eight upcoming encounters.

The new league phase format requires teams to finish within the top eight positions to secure direct qualification for the round of sixteen. Clubs finishing between ninth and twenty-fourth place will instead have to navigate a two-legged playoff round.

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Olympique lyonnais kicks off their European journey away against Anderlecht on September 16, followed by marquee clashes against Crystal Palace, Hoffenheim, and Bayer Leverkusen. Lyon will aim to replicate their impressive group-topping performance from last season.

Meanwhile, Olympique de Marseille faces a demanding path starting with a trip to Besiktas on September 17. Their schedule features challenging fixtures against Bayer Leverkusen, Celta Vigo, and Celtic as they look to make a strong impact in Europe.

Rennes Completes the French Trio in Europe

Stadion Rennais completes the French contingent in the competition, beginning their European campaign away against Sturm Graz on September 16. The Brittany side faces notable tests against Juventus and Dinamo Zagreb during the league phase.

Rennes will host matches against teams like OFI Crete, Olympiakos, and Omonia Nicosie at home, aiming to accumulate crucial points early in the tournament. Finishing high in the standings remains vital to avoid the complications of the knockout playoff round.

Coaching staff across all three clubs are carefully managing squad depth and rotation to cope with the rigorous demands of balancing domestic league fixtures and European matchweeks. The expanded league phase promises high-intensity entertainment for football fans throughout the continent.

As the opening matchweek approaches, supporters are eagerly mapping out travel plans and television viewing schedules for what promises to be a thrilling autumn and winter of continental football.