Bordeaux Boxers Tickets 2026-27: Champions' Home Games
The Boxers de Bordeaux won their first French title in 2026 and now start the new season as defending champions. This guide covers their 2026-27 home games at the Patinoire de Mériadeck, the opponents to plan around and how to buy seats.
Bordeaux Boxers: the new French champions at home
For a long time, Bordeaux was known to hockey fans as a club on the rise, and in 2026 the Boxers completed the climb with their first French championship. The club was founded in 1999, so this is a story of a quarter-century of patient building rather than a century of tradition. A visit this season means seeing the champions defend their crown in front of a crowd that has waited a long time to celebrate.
The Boxers open at home on 18 September 2026 against Cergy-Pontoise, and the schedule lists 22 home dates.
Patinoire de Mériadeck: inside Bordeaux's 3,512-seat rink
Home games are played at the Patinoire de Mériadeck, with a capacity of 3,512. Mériadeck is a central district of Bordeaux, so the rink is easy to combine with a day in the city.
- Getting there: being in the centre, the rink is reachable by tram, bus or on foot from many hotels.
- Atmosphere: the building is not huge, but it gets loud, and championship energy has added to it.
- Match times: weekday games usually start in the evening, and some Sundays begin earlier.
Bordeaux crowd, rivals and dates to circle
The Boxers' supporters are passionate, and now that the team is the one to beat, visiting sides arrive motivated. The most meaningful visitor is Rouen, the league's most decorated club, which comes on 27 September 2026 and 22 December 2026.
The nearest regional clash is with Anglet on the Basque coast, at Bordeaux on 18 December 2026 and 28 December 2026; two games in ten days give a festive-week option. Angers also visits on 13 November 2026 and 29 January 2027.
A Bordeaux weekend: city, wine and a hockey game
Bordeaux is a city for walking, with the Place de la Bourse, the river quays and the wine culture that brings visitors from around the world. A hockey game is a surprisingly good complement to a wine weekend: the arena is a lively and informal change from restaurants and tastings.
Because Bordeaux is a major destination, hotels can be expensive and full around holidays and trade events. Book accommodation early and treat match tickets as part of the same plan, particularly for the December games.
Buying Bordeaux Boxers tickets safely
Begin with the club's official box office, where season ticket holders get priority. After the title, demand is likely to be higher than usual.
- Rouen and Anglet games: book early.
- Ordinary weeknights: easier.
- From abroad: choose online ordering and check the delivery method.
- Be cautious with resale marketplaces.
Our email alert will tell you when dates or sales windows change.
Check the start time printed on your ticket, because Sunday games can begin earlier than weeknight ones.