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.
18 teams are participating in the tournament: 17 from French clubs and 1 from the Monaco Club. Currently, PSG is the most successful team in France’s Ligue 1. Ligue 1 is one of the top national leagues and is ranked as the 5th best football league in Europe, following the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga.
Lorient, Paris FC, and Metz were promoted from the 2024-25 Ligue 2, and Montpellier, Saint-Étienne, and Reims are out for the current season.
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 2024-25 season, including their maiden Champions League triumph. The season begins on August 15, 2025 and concludes on May 16, 2026.
2025-26 Ligue 1 Teams, Manager with Home Venue
Table of Contents
| 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 | Will Still |
| 6 | Lille | Stade Pierre-Mauroy | Bruno Génésio |
| 7 | Lorient | Stade du Moustoir | Paulo Fonseca and Jorge Maciel |
| 8 | Lyon | Parc Olympique Lyonnais | Pierre Sage |
| 9 | Marseille | Stade Vélodrome | Roberto De Zerbi |
| 10 | Metz | Stade Saint-Symphorien | Stéphane Le Mignan |
| 11 | Monaco | Stade Louis II | Adi Hütter |
| 12 | Nantes | Stade de la Beaujoire | Antoine Kombouaré |
| 13 | Nice | Allianz Riviera | Franck Haise |
| 14 | Paris FC | Stade Sébastien Charléty | Stéphane Gilli |
| 15 | PSG | Parc des Princes | Luis Enrique |
| 16 | Rennes | Roazhon Park | Habib Beye |
| 17 | Strasbourg | Stade de la Meinau | Liam Rosenior |
| 18 | Toulouse | Stadium de Toulouse | Carles Martínez Novell |
2025-26 Ligue 1 | French Ligue 1 Points Table 2026 | Standings & Points Table
Find the full standings with the French Ligue 1 points Table 2025-26, win, loss, and draw record for each team. Season begins August 15, 2025. (Last Update: 16 December 2025)
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 13 | +15 | 37 |
| 2 | Paris Saint-Germain | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 14 | +21 | 36 |
| 3 | Marseille | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 36 | 15 | +21 | 32 |
| 4 | Lille | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 20 | +13 | 32 |
| 5 | Lyon | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 27 |
| 6 | Rennes | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 24 | +3 | 27 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 20 | +5 | 23 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 19 | +5 | 23 |
| 9 | Monaco | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 27 | −1 | 23 |
| 10 | Angers | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 18 | −1 | 22 |
| 11 | Brest | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 19 |
| 12 | Lorient | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 28 | −9 | 18 |
| 13 | Nice | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 29 | −10 | 17 |
| 14 | Paris FC | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | −8 | 16 |
| 15 | Le Havre | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 22 | −9 | 15 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 25 | −11 | 12 |
| 17 | Nantes | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 28 | −14 | 11 |
| 18 | Metz | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 37 | −20 | 11 |
- Qualification for the Champions League league phase: S No 1 to 3
- Qualification for the Champions League third qualifying round: No. 4
- Qualification for the Europa League league phase: S No 5
- Qualification for the Conference League play-off round: S No 6
- Qualification for the relegation play-offs: S No 16
- Relegation to Ligue 2: S No 17 and 18
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 Gonçalo Ramos Désiré Doué Bradley Barcola Vitinha Warren Zaïre-Emery João Neves Marquinhos Achraf Hakimi |
| Marseille | Mason Greenwood Adrien Rabiot Pierre-Emile Højbjerg Angel Gomes Amine Gouiri Neal Maupay Leonardo Balerdi Gerónimo Rulli |
| Monaco | Paul Pogba Folarin Balogun Aleksandr Golovin Takumi Minamino Eliesse Ben Seghir Ansu Fati Denis Zakaria Maghnes Akliouche Mika Biereth |
| Lille | Olivier Giroud Hákon Haraldsson Edon Zhegrova Benjamin André Aïssa Mandi Thomas Meunier |
| Lyon | Georges Mikautadze Ernest Nuamah Corentin Tolisso Orel Mangala Nicolás Tagliafico Moussa Niakhaté |
2025-26 Ligue 1 top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason Greenwood | Marseille | 11 |
| 2 | Joaquín Panichelli | Strasbourg | 9 |
| 3 | Esteban Lepaul | Angers / Rennes | 8 |
| 4 | Romain Del Castillo | Brest | 6 |
| Sofiane Diop | Nice | ||
| Ilan Kebbal | Paris FC | ||
| Wesley Saïd | Lens | ||
| 8 | Ten players | — | 5 |
Hat-tricks
- João Neves – PSG vs Toulouse – 30 August 2025
- Mason Greenwood – Marseille vs Le Havre – 18 October 2025
- Esteban Lepaul – Rennes vs Strasbourg – 2 November 2025
