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

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By AFP June 11, 2026 11:21 (EAT)
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PSG to kick off new Ligue 1 season at home to Rennes

Desire DOUE of PSG, Warren ZAIRE-EMERY of PSG, Ousmane DEMBELE of PSG and Bradley BARCOLA of PSG hold the two UEFA Champions League's trophies during the ninth day of the Roland-Garros 2026, French Open, Grand Slam tennis tournament on 01 June 2026 at Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, France - Photo Matthieu Mirville / DPPI (Photo by Matthieu Mirville / Matthieu Mirville / DPPI via AFP)

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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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