Lyon Rugby’s route to improvement is written into the calendar. Early balance, a December surge and a composed run-in can flip last season’s 10–2–14 into contention.

The bookends matter. Racing 92 at home on Sept. 6 sets a tone; Toulouse away on May 30 will test growth under pressure. 

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Between those dates, Lyon must stack points at Gerland and mine wins from close road days.

Recent European form suggests Lyon can absorb knockout tempo. Translating that poise to league play—fewer exiting errors, better maul defense—will define the winter.

The roster depth allows for rotation without a full identity shift, a luxury in clustered rounds.

Key Lyon Rugby Matches in 2025–26

• Sept. 6 vs. Racing 92 — Measuring stick in Round 1.
• Nov. 22 vs. Clermont — Regional rivalry with table stakes.
• Dec. 20 vs. Toulouse — Champions visit Gerland.
• May 16 vs. Bayonne — Late push opportunity at home.

How To Watch Lyon Rugby in the United States

Fans in the United States can watch every Lyon Rugby match of the Top 14 season live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. The streaming service carries the Top 14, Gallagher Premiership, United Rugby Championship, Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, making it the central hub for professional rugby in North America.

Lyon Rugby Schedule 2025–26

• Sept. 6 — vs. Racing 92, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Sept. 13 — at US Montauban, Stade Sapiac
• Sept. 20 — vs. La Rochelle, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Sept. 27 — at Pau, Stade du Hameau
• Oct. 4 — at Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Stade Chaban-Delmas
• Oct. 11 — vs. USA Perpignan, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Oct. 18 — at Montpellier, GGL Stadium
• Oct. 25 — vs. Stade Rochelais, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Nov. 1 — at Toulon, Stade Mayol
• Nov. 22 — vs. Clermont, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Nov. 29 — at Bayonne, Stade Jean-Dauger
• Dec. 20 — vs. Toulouse, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Dec. 27 — at Castres, Stade Pierre-Fabre
• Jan. 3 — vs. Bayonne, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Jan. 24 — vs. Castres, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Jan. 31 — at La Rochelle, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
• Feb. 14 — vs. Montauban, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Feb. 28 — vs. Toulon, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Mar. 21 — at Stade Français Paris, Stade Jean-Bouin
• Mar. 28 — vs. Bordeaux, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• Apr. 18 — at Clermont, Stade Marcel-Michelin
• Apr. 25 — vs. Castres, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• May 9 — at Stade Français Paris, Stade Jean-Bouin
• May 16 — vs. Bayonne, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
• May 30 — at Toulouse, Stade Ernest-Wallon
• June 6 — vs. Montpellier, Matmut Stadium de Gerland

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

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