Round Context · Weekend, 23–26 Oct
Ligue 1 Matchday 8 Generates €12.1M in Economic Activation, 26% Above 2026-27 Average
The 9 matches of Ligue 1 Matchday 8 played Oct. 23-26 generated €12.1 million in economic activation across 9 host cities, led by Paris Saint-Germain-Olympique Lyonnais in Paris at €3.4 million, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Economic activation
- €12.1m
- Matches
- 9
- Spectators
- 247,000
- International visitors
- 9,300
That was 26% above the average of €9.5 million across the previous 6 rounds of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. The matches drew 247,000 spectators, including an estimated 9,300 international visitors, and about 15,000 overnight stays. The leading host cities were Paris (€3.4 million), Marseille (€2.5 million), Lens (€1.4 million). Through Oct. 26, 2026, Ligue 1 had generated €78.4 million across 71 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Matches by economic activation
| Match | City | Economic activation |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain-Olympique Lyonnais | Paris | €3.4m |
| Olympique de Marseille-Le Havre AC | Marseille | €2.5m |
| Racing Club de Lens-Paris FC | Lens | €1.4m |
| AS Monaco FC-LOSC Lille | Monaco | €1.3m |
| Stade Rennais FC-Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace | Rennes | €1.0m |
| Toulouse FC-ESTAC Troyes | Toulouse | €753,000 |
| Angers SCO-FC Lorient | Angers | €656,000 |
| AJ Auxerre-Le Mans FC | Auxerre | €601,000 |
| Stade Brestois 29-OGC Nice | Brest | €447,000 |
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, 23–26 Oct. Published 27.10.2026.