Toulouse faces Montpellier in Top 14 final at Stade de France
The French Top 14 rugby championship will conclude on Saturday 27 June 2026 at the Stade de France in Saint‑Denis, with Stade Toulousain taking on Montpellier Hérault Rugby. Toulouse enter the match seeking a record‑fourth consecutive title after a dominant 71‑17 semi‑final win over Racing 92, while Montpellier, the season's second‑placed side, earned their place by beating Stade Français 25‑15.
Key considerations include player workload – Toulouse’s squad has logged about 235 fewer minutes per starter than Montpellier’s, a possible advantage in the expected 35‑48 °C heat. Montpellier will be without suspended flanker Yacouba Camara, while Toulouse may see the return of openside flanker Ramos. Organisers have installed numerous water stations and allow spectators to bring 50‑cl bottles. Alcohol sales are prohibited inside the venue. The final will be televised live on ESPN Africa, Disney+ (South Africa) and streamed locally, with a giant screen set up on Toulouse’s Place du Capitole for fans unable to travel.