PSG's players celebrate at the awarding ceremony for the Champions 2026 Ligue 1 prior to the match between Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain PSG in Paris, France, May 17, 2026.

PSG to kick off new Ligue 1 season at home to Rennes

Agence France-Presse
4 hours ago
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Paris Saint-Germain will begin the defence of their Ligue 1 title at home against Rennes in August, the professional football league (LFP) announced Wednesday.

PSG take on archrivals Marseille on the fifth weekend of action of France football's elite division, on September 20.

French Cup winners Lens, who finished second behind PSG last season, kick off the 2026/27 season at home to Auxerre on the opening weekend of August 21-23.

The last big head-to-head of the season pitches PSG at home against Lyon on May 9, a week before the French Cup final.

The season will wrap up on May 29, 2027.

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