AS Saint-Étienne has been sanctioned by the Professional Football League for setting off fireworks during the Nice match. The north and south stands will be closed for the first two matches of the 2026-2027 season. This decision is a consequence of the incident that occurred during the Nice match. The Professional Football League has not hesitated to take measures to protect the safety of supporters and players. The Saint-Étienne supporters have already been sanctioned several times for setting off fireworks. This time, they face the maximum penalty. The two stands will be closed for the first two matches of the season. The Saint-Étienne supporters will have to find other places to follow their team's matches. The club has already announced that tickets for the first two matches of the season will be on sale from Wednesday. Fort of their success, no new subscription will be put on sale in the north and south stands. This is a decision taken to protect the safety of supporters and players. The Saint-Étienne supporters will have to find other places to follow their team's matches. The club has already announced that tickets for the first two matches of the season will be on sale from Wednesday.