Lens Faces Auxerre in Ligue 1 Opener

Lens will welcome Auxerre to their stadium on 22 August 2026 for the opening fixture of the new Ligue 1 season.

The match, part of matchday one, marks the official start of the French top-flight campaign and has drawn attention ahead of kickoff.

Lens enter the game full of confidence after securing victory in the Trophée des Champions, the traditional curtain-raiser contested between the previous season's league champions and cup winners.

According to the report, Lens are hoping to capitalise on that momentum as they look to begin the new campaign with a strong result against Auxerre.

A promotional video titled "Jour de match" ("Match Day") has been produced to introduce the fixture, giving fans a preview of what to expect from the clash.

The video is part of a broader effort to build anticipation around the opening weekend of the season, a period often seen as an important indicator of a team's early-season form.

Auxerre, commonly referred to by their initials AJA, will also be aiming to open their campaign on a positive note, although the summary provides no further detail on their preparations or squad news.

The match will be broadcast live, allowing supporters to follow the action as it unfolds either on television or through streaming platforms.

As is often the case with season openers, both sets of fans will be watching closely to see whether early performances translate into longer-term success across the Ligue 1 campaign.