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PSG moves Ligue 1 opener to Roazhon Park over pitch issues

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

PSG moves Ligue 1 opener to Roazhon Park over pitch issues
Summary

Paris Saint-Germain's opening match of their Ligue 1 title defense has been relocated to Rennes' Roazhon Park due to the poor condition of the Parc des Princes pitch. The French league (LFP) cited player safety concerns stemming from increased pitch deterioration after recent heatwaves in the Paris region. PSG was originally scheduled to host Rennes on Sunday but will now wait until March 6 to face them at home. Meanwhile, PSG defender Nuno Mendes received a three-match suspension following a red card in a recent match.

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By the Numbers
  • •PSG's Ligue 1 opener against Rennes now at Roazhon Park.
  • •Pitch issues caused by summer heatwaves necessitated the move.
  • •Nuno Mendes suspended for three matches due to a recent red card.
  • •PSG has a home game scheduled against AS Monaco on September 4.
Latest Updates
  • 4:46 PMESPN Soccer — PSG opener moved due to heatwave-damaged pitch
  • 12:41 PMThe Guardian Sport — PSG’s Ligue 1 home opener moved to Rennes after pitch damaged by heat
  • 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Heatwave leads PSG to switch game to Rennes due to poor pitch
  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — PSG moves its opening French league game after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes
  • 7:57 AMYahoo Sports — Damaged pitch forces PSG to switch season opener
  • 7:48 AMBBC Sport — Damaged pitch forces PSG to switch season opener
  • 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — PSG Ligue 1 opener moved over state of Parc des Princes pitch
What they're saying
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Paris Saint-Germain's opening game of its title defense in the French league against Rennes has been relocated at short notice because of damage to the champion's pitch following a heatwave this summer. Sunday's match will now take place in Rennes, French soccer's competitions committee announced late Wednesday. PSG said its pitch at Parc des Princes had deteriorated so much “that the current conditions did not allow the match to be held under satisfactory circumstances, particularly with regard to the safety and physical well-being of the players.”

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Sunday’s match against Rennes moved at short notice Parc des Princes surface poses risk to ‘safety of players’ Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 opener against Rennes has been relocated at short notice, because of damage to their pitch following extreme heat this summer. Sunday’s match will now take place at Rennes’ Roazhon Park ground, the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionel) competitions committee announced late on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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Paris Saint-Germain's opening match of their Ligue 1 title defence has been moved to scheduled visitors Rennes' Roazhon Park ground due to the poor condition of the European champions' pitch, the French league (LFP) said Wednesday.He will also miss PSG's Ligue 1 matches against Lille and Monaco.

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