Top 14 French Rugby clubs face new salary cap and ticket price disparities

The French Top 14 will raise its salary‑cap ceiling to €11 million for the 2026/27 season, with incremental increases of €100,000 each year to reach €11.3 million by 2029/30. Image‑rights payments and certain technical‑equipment costs will be excluded from the cap, and clubs with more French‑national team players will receive tiered financial support ranging from €210,000 for one international to lower amounts for additional players.

Season‑ticket prices for the 2025/26 campaign vary widely across clubs. Stade Toulousain tops the average at €687 per subscription (ranging €270‑€1,275), while Racing 92 offers the lowest average at €313.33. LOU Rugby provides the cheapest entry‑level plan at €109. Bayonne’s initial price is €300, with a premium option of €948. These figures illustrate differing club strategies between high‑price premium offerings and more affordable access to broaden fan bases.