France host Turkey (Türkiye) on Sunday 15 November 2026 at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole, kick-off announced for 8:45 PM (to be confirmed by the FFF), in the final match of their Nations League group stage. An international fixture on a Sunday night, in a 42,000-seat ground: tickets go fast, and the journey home needs as much planning as the journey there. Here is what matters, checked against official sources.
The essentials at a glance
| Fixture | France vs Turkey |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 15 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | announced for 8:45 PM (to be confirmed by the FFF) |
| Venue | Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole (formerly Matmut Atlantique), Bordeaux-Lac district |
| What is at stake | Final matchday of the group stage, Nations League (League A) |
| Tickets | billetterie.fff.fr only |
If your ticket, your hotel booking or your satnav still shows “Matmut Atlantique”, it is the same ground: the naming agreement ended on 1 August 2025. The stadium is now officially the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole, and the venue’s own site carries the up-to-date event calendar.
Tickets: two sale windows, one single website
The French Football Federation has set out two sale phases, both on its official platform:
- FFF licence holders and Supporters Club members: offers already online, accessible once you sign in to your account.
- General public: open since Thursday 22 October at 2 PM, as announced on the official match page.
The prices are shown on billetterie.fff.fr, by seating category, at the point of purchase. Groups, companies and local authorities are offered a separate order form, from 10 seats upwards.
Only one website is official: billetterie.fff.fr. The FFF has itself warned about fraudulent resale sites that copy its visual identity and advertise seats for this match. The habits to keep: go through the official address, be wary of a price well above the published range, and never pay a private individual by bank transfer. A ticket bought elsewhere can be refused at the turnstile.
Getting there: tram, shuttle, parking
The ground sits north of Bordeaux, in the Bordeaux-Lac district. On major event nights the metropolitan authority increases service frequency and explicitly recommends coming by public transport or by bike.
- Tram line C: direct, terminus Parc des Expositions / Stade Atlantique, right at the ground. TBM reinforces it on match days and advises checking the destination shown on the tram itself: along part of the route, line C shares its platforms with other lines.
- Navette Stade (stadium shuttle): connecting with trams A, B, E and the Lianes 5 bus, it links Cenon Gare and Bassins à flot to the ground. It only runs on major event evenings.
- TBM Pass Stade: €3.40 for two journeys, there and back.
- By car: car park P5 at the Parc des expositions, 6,000 spaces, a flat €15 for a car, free for motorbikes. Free parking, no booking needed, for visitors with reduced mobility.
- By bike or scooter: dedicated parking on site, 15 minutes from place Ravezies, 25 minutes from the Quinconces.
The gate opening time for this match has not been published yet: the stadium announces it in the days beforehand. For previous big fixtures, gates opened around two hours before kick-off. Allow plenty of time: security checks at an international match take longer than on an ordinary evening.
Official sources: the match page on the FFF ticketing platform (date, kick-off time, general public opening), access and transport at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole, getting to the stadiums with TBM (line C, Navette Stade and connecting lines), the tram line C timetable page (operating hours and frequencies) and the TBM “Aller aux stades” leaflet (Pass Stade price, shuttle stops). Information checked on 24/10/2026.
Getting home after 10:30 PM (for an 8:45 PM kick-off): the real pinch point
A kick-off announced for 8:45 PM (to be confirmed by the FFF) means the final whistle around 10:40 PM, and tens of thousands of people leaving within a few minutes. That is when the tram fills up all at once and the queue at the stop grows, especially with crowd control at the stadium exits.
The second factor, often overlooked: the match falls on a Sunday. For tram line C, TBM publishes service from 5 AM to midnight, with the extension to 1 AM applying only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On top of that, Sunday frequency is one tram every 15 minutes, against every 10 minutes on weekdays. The margin is there, but it is tighter than on a weekend night.
The alternative is a private chauffeur: a pick-up point agreed in advance, away from the crowd, and a direct ride back to your hotel or your door. You queue nowhere, and you are not looking for a parking space on the way in either.
On cost, our published rates apply: an urban trip within the Bordeaux area, Bordeaux-Lac included, starts from €20 in an SUV and goes up to €45 depending on the exact distance, with a fixed rate quoted before the ride. Minivan for 5 and van for 8 on request. Split between four, a ride home is modest. An immediate ride asked for at the last minute, with no booking, between 9 PM and 6 AM starts at €50 and depends on availability: on the night of an international fixture, booking ahead is the sensible move. Late evenings are covered in our guide to a private chauffeur in Bordeaux at night, and a request takes three fields on our booking page.
Frequently asked questions
What time is kick-off for France vs Turkey?
Sunday 15 November 2026: kick-off announced for 8:45 PM (to be confirmed by the FFF), at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole. The gate opening time will be announced by the stadium a few days before the match.
Where can I buy tickets safely?
On billetterie.fff.fr only. The general public window opened on Thursday 22 October at 2 PM, after a first phase reserved for FFF licence holders and Supporters Club members. The FFF has flagged fraudulent sites imitating its own: no other channel offers the same protection.
How do I get to the ground without a car?
Tram line C serves the stadium directly, terminus Parc des Expositions / Stade Atlantique. Trams A, B, E and the Lianes 5 bus connect to the ground via the Navette Stade on major event evenings. The TBM Pass Stade costs €3.40 for two journeys, there and back.
How do I get home after the match?
The tram remains the cheapest option, if you accept the crowds at the exit and a last service around midnight on a Sunday. For a direct ride with no waiting, a private chauffeur booked in advance picks you up at an agreed point: from €20 in an SUV for an urban trip, fixed rate quoted before the ride.
An international match in Bordeaux takes two decisions: the ticket from the official website, and the ride home booked before the day itself. The rest is football.