The new season of the French football tournament, 2026–27 Ligue 1, is organised by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP). This 2026-27 Ligue 1 campaign, also branded as Ligue 1 McDonald’s, is the 89th season of the Ligue 1 tournament and continues with the 18‑team format.
At the top of the French football league system, French Ligue 1 is one of Europe’s elite leagues and remains part of the traditional “top five” alongside the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.
Eighteen teams are playing in the tournament. Troyes and Le Mans have been promoted from Ligue 2 for this season, while Metz and Nantes dropped down after finishing in the relegation places in 2025–26.
Ligue 1 is considered one of Europe’s top national leagues and remains a vital route to UEFA club competitions.
The campaign is scheduled from 23 August 2026 to 29 May 2027, maintaining the 18‑team format introduced in 2023–24.
The official calendar confirms that the season opens on the weekend of 23 August 2026, with Marseille vs Strasbourg and PSG vs Rennes among the headline fixtures on Matchday 1.
Paris Saint‑Germain come into the season as five‑time defending champions, having also lifted the 2025-26 title, and the most successful club in modern Ligue 1 history. The club have also won the first UEFA Champions League title.
2026-27 Ligue 1 Teams, Manager with Home Venue
Managers listed are those in charge at the end of the 2025–26 season; some clubs may change coaches before or during the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season.
| S. No | Team | Home Venue | Manager (2025–26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angers | Stade Raymond Kopa | Stéphane Gilli |
| 2 | Auxerre | Stade de l’Abbé‑Deschamps | Will Still |
| 3 | Brest | Stade Francis‑Le Blé | Julien Lachuer |
| 4 | Le Havre | Stade Océane | Didier Digard |
| 5 | Le Mans | MMArena | Patrick Videira |
| 6 | Lens | Stade Bollaert‑Delelis | Dino Toppmöller |
| 7 | Lille | Stade Pierre‑Mauroy | Davide Ancelotti |
| 8 | Lorient | Stade du Moustoir | Alexandre Dujeux |
| 9 | Lyon | Groupama Stadium (Parc OL) | Paulo Fonseca |
| 10 | Marseille | Stade Vélodrome | Alexandre Dujeux |
| 11 | Monaco | Stade Louis II | Filipe Luís |
| 12 | Nice | Allianz Riviera | Olivier Pantaloni |
| 13 | Paris FC | Stade Charléty | Liam Rosenior |
| 14 | PSG | Parc des Princes | Luis Enrique |
| 15 | Rennes | Roazhon Park | Franck Haise |
| 16 | Strasbourg | Stade de la Meinau | Hugo Oliveira |
| 17 | Toulouse | Stadium de Toulouse | Jens Berthel Askou |
| 18 | Troyes | Stade de l’Aube | Stéphane Dumont |
(For several clubs, the exact 2026–27 head coach has not yet been officially confirmed as of mid‑August 2026; current names reflect the end of the previous season.)
2026–27 Ligue 1 | French Ligue 1 Points Table 2027 | Standings & Points Table
Check out the full French Ligue 1 points table for the 2026–27 season, including each team’s win, loss, and draw record. Since the season hasn’t started yet, all teams are currently tied on points.
| Pos | Club | Pld | Win | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Auxerre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Brest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Le Havre | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Le Mans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Lens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Lille | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Lorient | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Lyon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Marseille | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Monaco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Nice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Paris FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Paris Saint‑Germain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Rennes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Strasbourg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Toulouse | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Troyes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Qualification for the Champions League league phase: Positions 1–3 (subject to UEFA access list for 2026–27)
- Qualification for the Champions League third qualifying round: Position 4.
- Qualification for the Europa League league phase: Position 5.
- Qualification for the Europa Conference League play‑off round: Position 6 (depending on domestic cup winners and UEFA slots).
- Qualification for the relegation play‑offs: Position 16.
- Relegation to Ligue 2: Positions 17 and 18.
Key season information
- Season start: Weekend of 23 August 2026.
- Season end: 29 May 2027, with a full multiplex final matchday.
- Opening headline fixtures: Marseille vs Strasbourg, PSG vs Rennes, plus Angers–Lille, Le Havre–Monaco, Nice–Lorient, Toulouse–Lyon, Troyes–Paris FC, and Le Mans–Brest.
- Promoted clubs: Troyes and Le Mans from the 2025–26 Ligue 2.
- Relegated clubs: Metz and Nantes to Ligue 2 after finishing 17th and 18th in 2025–26.
You can plug your live results into the table as the season progresses, keeping the same structure to update the points and standings page.
Notable Changes for 2026–27
Promoted Teams (Moving up from Ligue 2)
- Troyes – Champions of Ligue 2; returning to the top tier after a 3-year absence.
- Le Mans – Earned promotion from Ligue 2, making a highly anticipated return to the top flight after 16 years.
Relegated Teams (Moving down from Ligue 1)
- Nantes – Relegated down to the second division after an impressive 13 consecutive years in the top flight.
- Metz – Relegated back down immediately, spending only a single year in Ligue 1 after their previous promotion.
Top Managers to Watch
Following a record-breaking summer where 12 different Ligue 1 clubs changed their head coaches, the tactical landscape looks entirely different this year.
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
The Spanish tactician enters his fourth season with PSG after securing dominant back-to-back domestic and continental crowns. He remains the longest-serving manager in Ligue 1 and recently agreed to a major contract extension keeping him tied to the Parisian project.
Bruno Génésio (Marseille)
After Roberto De Zerbi parted ways with the club midway through last year (subsequently joining Tottenham), Marseille named Bruno Génésio as their manager. Having previously managed Lille and Lyon, Génésio is an established Ligue 1 veteran tasked with overhauling the squad and returning Marseille to steady European football.
Liam Rosenior (Paris FC)
Following the resignation of Antoine Kombouaré, newly-promoted Paris FC appointed former Hull City and Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior. He leads the ambitious club in their second consecutive top-flight year, maintaining the highly-anticipated Parisian derby storyline against PSG.
Davide Ancelotti (Lille)
In one of the most exciting appointments of the summer, Davide Ancelotti (son and longtime assistant to Carlo Ancelotti) takes his first official head coaching role at Lille, replacing Bruno Génésio to spearhead their European campaign
Key Star Players to Watch (2026–27)
| Club | Key Players (2026–27) |
|---|---|
| PSG | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Ousmane Dembélé Vitinha Warren Zaïre-Emery João Neves Achraf Hakimi Lucas Digne (Returned) Lucas Chevalier (New GK) |
| Marseille | Timothy Weah (New Star) Pierre-Emile Højbjerg Angel Gomes (Signed from Lille) Amine Gouiri Leonardo Balerdi Gerónimo Rulli Quinten Timber Nayef Aguerd |
| Monaco | Paul Pogba Ansu Fati (New Signing) Folarin Balogun Aleksandr Golovin Denis Zakaria Eric Dier (New Defensive Leader) Takumi Minamino Thilo Kehrer |
| Lille | Olivier Giroud Ethan Mbappé Hákon Haraldsson Benjamin André Tiago Santos Tanguy Nianzou Mohamed Bayo |
| Lyon | Loïs Openda (On Loan) Corentin Tolisso Moussa Niakhaté Nicolás Tagliafico Malick Fofana Ernest Nuamah Matt Turner (New GK) Julien Duranville |
| Stade Rennais (Rennes) | Brice Samba Valentin Rongier Sebastian Szymański Breel Embolo Ludovic Blas Quentin Merlin |
Where to watch 2026-27 Ligue 1 in the USA and Canada
In the United States and Canada, the exclusive broadcaster for the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season is beIN Sports. Matches are broadcast in English and Spanish and can be accessed through linear TV channels, dedicated streaming apps, and live TV partner platforms.
Where to Watch in the USA
- beIN Sports USA & beIN Sports en Español: Linear TV channels carrying marquee matches.
- beIN SPORTS CONNECT: Standalone digital streaming platform for online and mobile access.
- FuboTV: Live TV streaming service that includes beIN channels.
- Fanatiz: Sports-focused streaming service offering access to beIN Sports.
- Sling TV: Available via specific sports channel add-ons.
Where to Watch in Canada
- beIN Sports Canada: The primary television and streaming home for the league.
- beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada: Direct digital subscription service to stream matches online.
Where to Watch in Europe
In Europe, how you watch the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season depends entirely on whether you are inside France or watching from another European country.
The primary broadcasters across major European territories include the league’s own streaming service, Ligue 1+, alongside established regional sports networks.
For the 2026-27 season, the French Professional Football League (LFP) operates as its own primary domestic broadcaster through its direct-to-consumer streaming app, Ligue 1+.
- Ligue 1+ App: Streams all 9 matches per round live and exclusively in France. The Mobile Pass is available starting at €14.99/month.
- DAZN France: Functions as a major distribution partner, allowing fans to access the Ligue 1+ feed directly through a DAZN subscription.
- Free-to-Air: No live matches are available on free channels (such as TF1 or M6). Free access is strictly limited to match highlights and analysis shows on networks like L’Équipe.
Across the Rest of Europe
Outside of France, broadcast rights are divided among major European pay-TV networks and streaming platforms, with DAZN handling a significant portion of the continent:
| Country / Region | Official Broadcaster | Notes / Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | DAZN Spain | Offers exclusive coverage of every match. |
| Germany, Austria & Switzerland | DAZN DACH | Holds the exclusive streaming rights for live fixtures. |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Live coverage available via Sky Sport and its streaming counterpart, NOW. |
| Belgium | DAZN Belgium | Live match streams available via the DAZN app. |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | TNT Sports | Available via linear TV channels and the discovery+ streaming app. |
