Here is the information you need to know before Friday evening’s match at Abbé Deschamps (9 p.m.) against Paris Saint-Germain.
????️ TICKETS
The match will be played behind closed doors. No more tickets are for sale, either at the ticket counters or online.
❌ We remind you that the resale of places is strictly prohibited and will result in the cancellation of these places as well as sanctions.
The visitors’ desk will be open from 7 p.m.
The accreditations counter will open at 2 p.m., the press counter (and the parking lot) will open at 7 p.m.
???? OPENING OF THE DOORS
The Stade Abbé Deschamps will open its doors to the general public at 7 p.m. and the VIP areas at 7:30 p.m. A “no public” zone will be demarcated at the visitors/officials tunnel and AJA locker room. Only accredited people will be able to circulate in this area.
All tickets, digital or paper, will be scanned.
⚠️ Due to reinforced security checks, we invite you to come to the stadium as soon as the doors open and to avoid gatherings in front of the entrances. The perimeter around the stadium is accessible all day.
⚠️ Due to the Vigipirate plan, anti-vehicle intrusion devices will be put in place around the stadium. We ask for your vigilance when passing these devices on foot.
????️ ROAD CLOSED
A security perimeter will be set up from 2 p.m. around the stadium (see map below). If you have to travel, we therefore advise you to take precautions and avoid this area.
???? PARKING
The general public car parks are those of La Noue, Rugby Club Auxerrois and Stade Auxerrois (see map below). The part of Avenue Yver located between the Bar des Stades and the swimming pool is only reserved for VIP supporters.
???? The traffic lights will flash at the stadium exit to ease traffic flow.
???? PUBLIC TRANSPORT
AJ Auxerre wants to be part of an eco-responsible approach and regularly raises awareness among its supporters about good practices to adopt, particularly with regard to soft mobility. You can take public transport (bus or electric bikes) to come to Abbé Deschamps. All information about your journey is available here: https://www.auxerre.fr/Pratique/Stationnement-et-deplacement/Se-deplacer
???? TWO ENTRANCES AVAILABLE
To improve traffic flow around the Stade Abbé Deschamps, we ask our public to please use the following entrances:
- MAIN ENTRANCE for spectators from the Guy Roux stands blocks A/B/C/D, Louault M/N and Groupama.
- POOL ENTRANCE for spectators from the Guy Roux stands blocks E/G/F/H, Louault K/L and OAH.
To save time and streamline the essential security passage, we invite you to limit the number of your personal effects (handbag, etc.) and to read the list of items prohibited by the Professional Football League.
⚠️ New and more specific entries are planned for our supporters. They are materialized by “female public” signs at each entrance to the stadium.
Please note that it is now prohibited to bring bottles and/or canteens into the stadium grounds. Ecocups are available for €1 (deposit) at the refreshment bar to hydrate you. For supporters who have already acquired their Ecocup, you can return to the stadium with it.
???? TWO OUTPUTS AVAILABLE
To make your departure from Stade Abbé Deschamps smoother, we ask our public to please take the following exits:
- MAIN EXIT for spectators from the Guy Roux stands blocks A/B/C/D, Louault M/N and Groupama.
- POOL EXIT for spectators from the Guy Roux stands blocks E/G/F/H, Louault K/L and OAH.
???? TRIBUNES
???? AJ Auxerre took note of the sanction of the LFP Disciplinary Commission, meeting Wednesday evening and which decided on a “closure for a suspended match of the Louault stand at the Abbé Deschamps stadium” for “Throws of objects and oral expressions observed”. Read here
Supporters, we remind you that insulting chants, pyrotechnic devices, projectile throwing, invasion and intrusion on the land are prohibited. The club was the first to be sanctioned for these actions. These acts can also be punished by 1 year to 3 years of imprisonment and a fine of 15,000 euros. Please respect these instructions so that football remains a celebration for everyone!
???? For the well-being of all, we kindly ask you to go to the corridors/courtyards to smoke/vape and thus respect the comfort of non-smokers, particularly children. Thank you for your understanding and kindness.
⛔️ PYROTECHNICS
Legislation prohibiting the introduction and use of pyrotechnic devices within the stadium grounds is still in force. People who do not respect these laws and the club will be heavily sanctioned if these instructions are not respected.
???? BOUTIQUE
The entrance to the store is via the square and no longer under the Guy Roux stand. The opportunity to discover our entire Christmas range (Advent calendar, sweaters, hats, throws, etc.). It will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., then from 7 p.m. and after the match. Please note, the shop is closed at half time!
The poolside mini-boutique will also be open.
The downtown boutique will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. !
???? ANIMATIONS
???? A light show will be produced before the match when the AJA composition is announced.
???? O’Cerf, our mascot, will wander in front of the store, on the square and at the edge of the lawn to take photos and have fun with you!
⚽️ The Decathlon Challenge at halftime will pit Ravières against Stade Auxerrois.
???? BUVETTE
Our refreshment service provider will welcome the public to the Stade Abbé Deschamps as soon as the doors open. Electronic payment with the AJA Card or the Cluber Card is preferred in the refreshment bar. You can recharge your card directly on our online ticket office.
???? You can enjoy popcorn and waffles! ????
⚠️ For the new cards, the first loading must be done in the refreshment bar to activate it!
We remind you once again that all bottles and water bottles are prohibited within the stadium, Ecocups in AJA colors will be at your disposal (1€ deposit).
????️ PARKING FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY
For people with reduced mobility and pregnant women, parking spaces are available in the La Noue car park, as close as possible to the main entrance.
???? CARPOOLING
Our partner StadiumGo takes you to the Stade Abbé Deschamps. YOU can find your carpool here
After the 3rd carpool with StadiumGo, benefit from a -10% reduction at the store.
