Seven years since the RCT has not won a title. But the Toulonnais have the opportunity to put an end to the long wait for supporters this Friday evening at the Vélodrome. After an exceptional career, marked in particular by their victory in the semi-final against the English Saracens, they face Lyon in the final of the Challenge Cup, at 9 p.m. (kick-off). Match to follow live and in full on France Bleu Provence.
Here is all the practical information you need to know if you want to participate in this party.
Not all tickets are sold yet
There are still places left this Thursday for this Challenge Cup final. To book, you can go to the Vélodrome website or the National Rugby League website. Tickets range from 15 to 55 euros. The majority of RCT supporters will be installed in the South bend. Some parts of the stadium, however, are full, this is particularly the case for the entire top and bottom of the Jean Bouin stand.
Some spectators have had their ticket for this final for several years now. Indeed, the finals of the two European rugby cups were originally to take place at the Vélodrome in 2020 but they were relocated because of the Covid-19. Same scenario in 2021. However, the places already reserved have been kept.
The RCT makes buses available to supporters
For this exceptional event, the club offers travel solutions to RCT supporters. Buses will leave Toulon on Friday at 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.. The meeting is given at the “Carpooling Sainte-Musse” bus stop opposite the RCT Campus, the club’s training centre. Supporters will be dropped off in the Parc Chanot car park, near the Vélodrome stadium. The return time will depend on the progress of the match but at present, the last departure for Toulon is scheduled for 0:30. The cost is 5 euros round trip included, 2.50 euros for children under 15 years old.
To reserve your place on the coach: click on this link.
In addition to the club, groups of supporters also offer their members travel solutions to go to Marseille. This is particularly the case with the Z’Acraus of the RCT, the Sons of Besagne and the Corsaires de la Rade.
A free fan zone in Marseille
The party will not only be in the stands of the stadium. A fan zone will also be installed on the occasion of this final of the Challenge cup but also that of the Champions Cup, scheduled for Saturday afternoon, still at the Vélodrome, between La Rochelle and the Irish of Leinster. As the city of Marseille explains, “a Champions Rugby Village fan zone will open its doors free of charge to supporters on the J4 esplanade, from Thursday May 26 at 2 p.m. until Saturday May 28 at 11:30 p.m. On the program: broadcast of matches live on a giant screen, concerts, signing sessions…