The new season of the French Football Tournament 2025-26 Ligue 1 is organised by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP). The 2025-26 Ligue 1, also known as Ligue 1 McDonald’s, marks the 88th season of the French Ligue 1 tournament.
The top of the French football league system, French Ligue 1, is one of the top five leagues in the Most Entertaining Leagues in Football. Paris Saint-Germain (13 titles) is one of the most successful teams in the French Ligue 1 and has been the champion for four consecutive seasons.
They are also the defending Champions League winners, having claimed their first UEFA Champions League title in May 2025 and runner-up of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Lorient, Paris FC, and Metz moved up from the 2024-25 Ligue 2, while Montpellier, Saint-Étienne, and Reims won’t be in the mix this season.
The tournament features 18 teams, with 17 from French clubs and one from Monaco. Right now, PSG stands out as the most successful team in France’s Ligue 1. Known as one of the top national leagues, Ligue 1 holds the 5th spot in Europe, just behind the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga.
Paris Saint-Germain FC (PSG) have won a record 13 Ligue 1 titles, showcasing its dominance in the league. Luis Enrique leads PSG as manager after guiding them to an unprecedented treble in the 2024-25 season, including their maiden Champions League triumph.
The 2025-26 Ligue 1 season begins on August 15, 2025 and concludes on May 16, 2026.
2025-26 Ligue 1 Teams, Manager with Home Venue
| S. No | Team | Home Venue | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angers | Stade Raymond Kopa | Alexandre Dujeux |
| 2 | Auxerre | Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps | Christophe Pélissier |
| 3 | Brest | Stade Francis-Le Blé | Eric Roy |
| 4 | Le Havre | Stade Océane | Didier Digard |
| 5 | Lens | Stade Bollaert-Delelis | Pierre Sage |
| 6 | Lille | Stade Pierre-Mauroy | Bruno Génésio |
| 7 | Lorient | Stade du Moustoir | Olivier Pantaloni |
| 8 | Lyon | Parc Olympique Lyonnais | Paulo Fonseca |
| 9 | Marseille | Stade Vélodrome | Habib Beye |
| 10 | Metz | Stade Saint-Symphorien | Benoît Tavenot |
| 11 | Monaco | Stade Louis II | Sébastien Pocognoli |
| 12 | Nantes | Stade de la Beaujoire | Ahmed Kantari |
| 13 | Nice | Allianz Riviera | Claude Puel |
| 14 | Paris FC | Stade Sébastien Charléty | Antoine Kombouaré |
| 15 | PSG | Parc des Princes | Luis Enrique |
| 16 | Rennes | Roazhon Park | Franck Haise |
| 17 | Strasbourg | Stade de la Meinau | Gary O’Neil |
| 18 | Toulouse | Stadium de Toulouse | Carles Martínez Novell |
2025-26 Ligue 1 | French Ligue 1 Points Table 2026 | Standings & Points Table
Get the complete French Ligue 1 2025-26 standings, including the points table and each team’s win, loss, and draw record. Season begins August 15, 2025. (Last Update: 11 May 2026)
Ligue 1 2025–26 Points Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain (Q) | 32 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 73 |
| 2 | Lens (Q) | 32 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 62 | 33 | +29 | 67 |
| 3 | Lille (X) | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 52 | 35 | +17 | 61 |
| 4 | Lyon (X) | 33 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 53 | 36 | +17 | 60 |
| 5 | Rennes (Y) | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 58 | 47 | +11 | 59 |
| 6 | Marseille | 33 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 60 | 44 | +16 | 56 |
| 7 | Monaco | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 54 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 51 | 42 | +9 | 47 |
| 9 | Lorient | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 48 | 49 | -1 | 45 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 47 | 46 | +1 | 44 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 45 | 49 | -4 | 41 |
| 12 | Brest | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 41 | 52 | -11 | 38 |
| 13 | Angers | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 47 | -19 | 35 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 33 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 30 | 44 | -14 | 32 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 31 |
| 16 | Nice | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 37 | 60 | -23 | 31 |
| 17 | Nantes (R) | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 29 | 52 | -23 | 23 |
| 18 | Metz (R) | 33 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 32 | 76 | -44 | 16 |
Ligue 1 Qualification or relegation Teams for 2026-27 (as of 11 May)
Qualification for the Champions League league phase
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Lens
- Lille
- Lyon (Champions League third qualifying round)
Europa League league phase
- Rennes
Conference League play-off round
- Marseille
Relegation to relegation play-offs
- Nice
Relegation to Ligue 2
- Nantes
- Metz
Key Season Information
- Season Start: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Season End: May 16, 2026
- Opening Match: Rennes vs Marseille (August 15, 2025)
- PSG’s First Match: Nantes vs Paris Saint-Germain (August 17-18, 2025)
- Official Site – Ligue 1
Notable Changes for 2025-26
Promoted Teams:
- Lorient – Champions of Ligue 2 2024-25 (returning after one year)
- Paris FC – Second in Ligue 2 2024-25 (returning after 46 years)
- Metz – Third in Ligue 2 2024-25 (returning after one year)
Relegated Teams:
- Montpellier – Relegated after 16 years in the top flight
- Saint-Étienne – Relegated after one year in the top flight
- Reims – Relegated after seven years in the top flight
Top Managers to Watch
The 2025-26 season promises to be exciting as PSG aims to extend their dominance while facing increased competition from Marseille under De Zerbi, and the return of Paris FC after 46 years creates an intriguing Parisian derby storyline.
Luis Enrique (PSG)
The Spanish tactician is ranked as Europe’s top manager after leading PSG to their first-ever Champions League title. He has signed a contract extension and will look to defend both the league and European crowns.
Roberto De Zerbi (Marseille)
The Italian manager successfully guided Marseille back to the Champions League in his first season, finishing second in Ligue 1. Despite a turbulent first year, he has committed to the project for the 2025-26 season.
Key Star Players to Watch
| Club | Key Players |
|---|---|
| PSG | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Ousmane Dembélé Bradley Barcola Vitinha Warren Zaïre-Emery João Neves Marquinhos Achraf Hakimi Lucas Chevalier (New GK) |
| Marseille | Mason Greenwood Pierre-Emile Højbjerg Benjamin Pavard Leonardo Balerdi Gerónimo Rulli Ethan Nwaneri Igor Paixão Amine Harit |
| Monaco | Paul Pogba Folarin Balogun Aleksandr Golovin Takumi Minamino Eliesse Ben Seghir Denis Zakaria Maghnes Akliouche Mika Biereth |
| Lille | Olivier Giroud Ethan Mbappé Hákon Haraldsson Edon Zhegrova Benjamin André Aïssa Mandi Thomas Meunier |
| Lyon | Endrick (on loan) Corentin Tolisso Moussa Niakhaté Pavel Šulc Ernest Nuamah Malick Fofana Nicolás Tagliafico |
| RC Lens | Brice Samba (C) Facundo Medina Kevin Danso Przemysław Frankowski Andy Diouf Florian Sotoca Martin Satriano Anass Zaroury |
2025-26 Ligue 1 top scorers
| Rank | Player | Country | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esteban Lepaul | France | Angers / Rennes | 19 |
| 2 | Joaquín Panichelli | Argentina | Strasbourg | 16 |
| 3 | Mason Greenwood | England | Marseille | 15 |
| 4 | Folarin Balogun | United States | Monaco | 13 |
| 5 | Odsonne Édouard | France | Lens | 12 |
| 6 | Pavel Šulc | Czech Republic | Lyon | 11 |
| 7 | Bradley Barcola | France | PSG | 10 |
| Ousmane Dembélé | France | PSG | ||
| Ansu Fati | Spain | Monaco | ||
| Pablo Pagis | France | Lorient | ||
| Wesley Saïd | France | Lens | ||
| Florian Thauvin | France | Lens | ||
| Corentin Tolisso | France | Lyon |
Hat-tricks
- Joao Neves – PSG vs Toulouse – 30 August 2025
- Mason Greenwood – Marseille vs Le Havre – 18 October 2025
- Esteban Lepaul – Rennes vs Strasbourg – 2 November 2025
- Endrick – Lyon vs Metz – 25 January 2026
Monthly Awards
| Month | Player of the Month | Club |
|---|---|---|
| August | Ilan Kebbal | Paris FC |
| September | Florian Thauvin | Lens |
| October | Mason Greenwood | Marseille |
| November | Florian Thauvin | Lens |
| December | Endrick | Lyon |
| January | Endrick | Lyon |
| February | Ludovic Ajorque | Brest |
| March | Florian Thauvin | Lens |
