Ligue 1 2026-27 season

Ligue 1 2026-27 starts on August 23, 2026, and runs until May 29, 2027. Sources: LFP, Wikipedia.

On Day 1 (August 23, 2026), PSG host Rennes, and Marseille receive Strasbourg. These were among the headline matches on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 calendar. Sources: LFP, Orange Sports.

Troyes and Le Mans were promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2026-27 season. Le Mans' promotion is particularly notable: it is their first return to the French top flight in 16 years. Sources: LFP, Wikipedia.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) enter the 2026-27 season as defending champions, having won five consecutive Ligue 1 titles. They remain the dominant force in French football. Sources: LFP.

The summer transfer window for Ligue 1 2026-27 runs from June 15 to September 1, 2026. It is compressed compared to a typical summer window due to the FIFA World Cup 2026 (June 11 – July 19), which delayed the return of players from international duty. Sources: LFP.

No. Robert Lewandowski was never a Ligue 1 player; he was at FC Barcelona (La Liga). He left Barcelona when his contract expired on June 30, 2026, and signed with Chicago Fire FC in MLS on July 13, 2026. Sources: Yahoo Sports, ESPN.

PSG are five-time defending champions and start as strong favourites for a sixth consecutive title. However, Marseille, Monaco, Lyon and others are expected to mount challenges. No result is guaranteed before the season begins. Sources: LFP.

The broadcast rights for Ligue 1 vary by country. In France, DAZN holds the primary rights to Ligue 1 for the current broadcast cycle. Canal+ also airs some matches. For international viewers, rights are sold country by country, check your local sports broadcaster. Sources: LFP.

Ligue 1 has 18 clubs for 2026-27 (reduced from 20 in a format change in recent years). All 18 play home and away fixtures across the season. Sources: LFP, Wikipedia.

PSG officially launched their 2026-27 campaign on **July 27, 2026**. Players who went deep into the 2026 World Cup are returning on a staggered schedule, with their rest period adjusted to how far their national team went. Sources: PSG, Parisfans.

Yes. PSG won the **2025-26 Champions League**, their second consecutive European crown, alongside the UEFA Super Cup, the Intercontinental Cup, the Trophee des Champions and a fifth straight Ligue 1 title. They enter 2026-27 as the dominant force in both France and Europe. Sources: UEFA, Wikipedia.

The club's stated priority is keeping its most courted starters while trimming the squad. **Randal Kolo Muani** is the most frequently reported expected departure, though no destination was confirmed as of late July 2026. Expect movement before the September 1 deadline. Sources: DicoDuSport, Parisfans.