Saint‑Étienne to face OGC Nice in Ligue 1 promotion playoffs

AS Saint‑Étienne (ASSE) will contest the Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoffs against OGC Nice. The two‑leg tie is scheduled for 26 May 2026 at the Geoffroy‑Guichard stadium in Saint‑Étienne and 29 May 2026 at the Allianz Riviera in Nice.

Nice finished 16th in Ligue 1, ending a season marked by poor results and injuries, while ASSE placed 16th in Ligue 2, seeking stability and a return to the top flight. Both clubs stress the psychological importance of the matches, as the ties decide whether ASSE will be promoted to Ligue 1 and Nice will retain its status.

The fixtures will test each side’s tactical discipline and mental resilience, with the first leg offering ASSE a home‑advantage and the second leg posing a high‑pressure environment for Nice on their own ground.