Round Context · Weekend, 28–31 Aug
Ligue 1 Matchday 2 Generates €8.8M in Economic Activation, Led by LOSC Lille-Paris Saint-Germain
The 9 matches of Ligue 1 Matchday 2 played Aug. 28-30 generated €8.8 million in economic activation across 9 host cities, led by LOSC Lille-Paris Saint-Germain in Lille at €2.2 million, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Economic activation
- €8.8m
- Matches
- 9
- Spectators
- 209,000
- International visitors
- 5,100
The matches drew 209,000 spectators, including an estimated 5,100 international visitors, and about 9,300 overnight stays. The leading host cities were Lille (€2.2 million), Lyon (€1.8 million), Strasbourg (€1.1 million). Through Aug. 30, 2026, Ligue 1 had generated €17.9 million across 17 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Matches by economic activation
| Match | City | Economic activation |
|---|---|---|
| LOSC Lille-Paris Saint-Germain | Lille | €2.2m |
| Olympique Lyonnais-Le Havre AC | Lyon | €1.8m |
| Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace-Racing Club de Lens | Strasbourg | €1.1m |
| Stade Rennais FC-Le Mans FC | Rennes | €921,000 |
| AS Monaco FC-Olympique de Marseille | Monaco | €780,000 |
| Paris FC-OGC Nice | Paris | €676,000 |
| Stade Brestois 29-Toulouse FC | Brest | €481,000 |
| AJ Auxerre-Angers SCO | Auxerre | €471,000 |
| FC Lorient-ESTAC Troyes | Lorient | €400,000 |
FEAF v3 estimates, conservative floor values. Attendance as reported; international visitors and overnight stays are modelled.
Source: Reputation League, Economic Activation Platform (FEAF v3). Weekend, 28–31 Aug. Published 01.09.2026.