About

Stade de Reims Champagne Football Club, based in Reims, France, plays in Ligue 2 and has a long history of producing celebrated players and shirts. Founded on 1 January 1931, the club’s provenance across domestic and continental competition makes signed football shirts especially desirable, and a selection of framed and limited edition pieces is offered by Walkouts to collectors and fans.

The club is rooted in Reims, France, and while it currently plays in Ligue 2 its stadium, Stade Auguste Delaune, still hosts fixtures that recall a richer era. Reims claimed six Ligue 1 titles in its most glorious eras and twice stood as European Cup runners-up, facts that underpin demand for match and retail shirts; the organisation is also listed at 305 by IFFHS, reflecting continued historical interest.

The 1940s and 1950s established Reims as a production line for national talent, names such as Raymond Kopa and Just Fontaine remaining central to the club story, while ties to the France team and fixtures at Stade Auguste Delaune are recurring provenance points for signed items. Regional pride around the Derby de Champagne and continental finals in the 1950s add context for why certain shirts attract more attention than others.

For collectors the timeline is important. Post-1970 anniversary releases, commemorative crests and centenary variants are sought after, while shirts from decisive European seasons are particularly prized. Items linked to the club’s return to the top flight and European competition, including the 2019-20 campaigns, are chased because they represent modern milestones and limited production runs.

Away shirts have their own market, and a white away set associated with the club’s recent European return is noted among enthusiasts. Fans also collect retail fanshop issues as well as player-issue variants; early runs and region-specific releases, plus signed retail releases, form a complementary market to match-worn shirts. Notes from collectors often reference supplier eras, with Kappa and Adidas periods used to verify style and era when assessing provenance.

Key collector cues include anniversary and commemorative releases such as the Centenaire 2011, and recent reproductions like the 2019-20 white away set, which tie directly to the club’s contemporary European campaigns. Verification is essential for mid-century items, and provenance notes advising attention to vintage badges versus reissues are common among sellers and catalogue entries.

Iconic seasons remain central to market interest, particularly the 1955-56 European Cup final campaign and the club’s return seasons such as 1958-59 and 2019-20, and sellers will often supply documentation or a COA to support a piece’s history. For those sourcing signed Stade de Reims shirts, Walkouts closes this page with curated, documented offerings that reflect these seasons and milestones.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 1955–56 Red/white European Cup finalists
  • 1958–59 Red/white European Cup finalists
  • 2019–20 Red/white Ligue 1 Europe return

Iconic away kits

  • 2019–20 White Europa League away set

Anniversary shirts

  • 2011 Centenaire 1911–2011 crest

Collector seasons

  • 1955–56 European Cup final
  • 1958–59 European Cup final
  • 2019–20 Ligue 1 5th place Europe

Honours

Stade de Reims built a formidable honours record in France, led by six Ligue 1 titles that defined their mid-century peak. Domestic pedigree is reinforced by two Coupe de France triumphs and five Trophee des champions, marking sustained excellence across multiple campaigns. On the continental stage, Reims were pioneers for French clubs, reaching the 1956 and 1959 European Cup finals and lifting the Latin Cup in 1953, before adding the Coppa delle Alpi in 1977. The later decades brought fluctuation between divisions, but the club returned to the top flight in 2012, experienced a setback in 2016, and rose again two years later, underlining resilience. This combination of historic dominance and hard-won revivals keeps Reims recognised among storied French sides, reflected in an IFFHS ranking of 305. The trophy record and European runs remain touchstones for supporters when assessing the club's place in football history.

Legends & Leadership

Raymond Kopa is remembered as a legend player of the 1950s, emblematic of Reims' golden era and a key figure among the club men who helped France reach the semi-finals at the 1958 FIFA World Cup before finishing third.

Just Fontaine stands out as a legend player of the 1950s, leading the line for Reims during seasons that took the club to European prominence and contributing to France's third-place finish at the 1958 World Cup.

Roger Marche served as a legend player in the 1950s, representing the durability and leadership that underpinned Reims' domestic success and forming part of the national team that advanced to the 1958 World Cup semi-finals.

Stadium

Stade de Reims call the Stade Auguste Delaune home, a landmark venue in the city that stages the club's league fixtures and cup ties. Situated in Reims, it is the setting where the Red and Whites gather and where the team's identity is most vivid on matchdays. The ground has hosted eras of top-flight and second-tier football, as well as European nights when Reims carried French hopes abroad in the 1950s. Atmosphere builds from the surrounding streets into a compact, vocal interior that rewards fast, front-foot play. Local pride intensifies whenever the Derby de Champagne comes around, with Troyes bringing a regional edge and packed stands. Whether welcoming a promotion push or a test against visitors from across France, the stadium remains central to the club's culture and to the supporters who give Reims its distinctive voice.

Capacity
21029
Local derby
Derby de Champagne Troyes regional

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification vintage badges vs reissues
  • Suppliers Kappa/Adidas eras; verify codes
  • Provenance 1950s items often replicated

FAQ

Q: When was Stade de Reims founded and where are they based? A: The club was founded in 1931 and is based in Reims, France.

Q: What is the home ground of Stade de Reims? A: Home matches are played at the Stade Auguste Delaune in Reims.

Q: Which division do Reims currently play in? A: The team plays in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football.

Q: What are the club's major honours? A: Reims have won six Ligue 1 titles, two Coupe de France trophies and five Trophee des champions. They were European Cup runners-up in 1956 and 1959, and also won the Latin Cup in 1953 and the Coppa delle Alpi in 1977.

Q: Do you provide authenticity and shipping assurances for signed items? A: All autograph items are backed by a Certificate of Authenticity. Free worldwide shipping.