RC Lens vs PSG face off tonight in a high-stakes clash for the first French football silverware of the season. The match promises an explosive start, featuring a revamped Lens side against a star-studded PSG.
RC Lens hosts reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis for the Trophée des Champions 2026, marking a blockbuster start to the French football season. PSG enters the match following a UEFA Super Cup victory, while a revamped Lens side debuts under manager Dino Toppmöller with silverware on the line.
Lens vs PSG French Trophée des Champions 2026 Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45 local time (19:45 BST / 2:45 PM ET).
PSG arrive as Ligue 1 champions and fresh from lifting the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa just four days earlier. Lens, winners of the Coupe de France, host the game in front of their passionate home crowd and will look to claim their first-ever French Super Cup title.
RC Lens faces significant defensive challenges for the upcoming final, with injuries sidelining key players Samson Baidoo, Jhoanner Chavez, Nidal Celik, and Jonathan Gradit. The team will look to new signing Thorgan Hazard and returnee Saud Abdulhamid to stabilize the squad, according to reports.
Paris Saint-Germain enters the match with full confidence following their UEFA Super Cup victory and the return of Achraf Hakimi to the lineup. Additionally, the French champions have strengthened their defense with the acquisition of left-back Lucas Digne.
Lens vs PSG Match Details
- Competition: Trophée des Champions 2026 (French Super Cup)
- Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
- Kick-off: 20:45 CET
- Referee: Jérémie Pignard
- VAR: Not in use
- Form
- Lens: W-D-W-L-W
- PSG: L-D-W
Lens Team News & Injury Update
Lens are making just their second appearance in the Trophée des Champions, having lost their first in 1998 with a 1-0 defeat to PSG.
Lens won 14 of their 17 home matches in the French top flight last season, but one of those losses proved costly, as Paris Saint-Germain beat them 2-0 to snatch the title.
Lens coach Dino Toppmöller has several defensive absences to manage.
Confirmed out:
- Jonathan Gradit (injury)
- Jhoanner Chávez (thigh)
- Nidal Celik (meniscus)
- Samson Baidoo (injury)
Doubtful:
Odsonne Édouard (adductors) – the former PSG striker trained individually during the week and will be assessed after Saturday’s session. A decision on his availability will be taken closer to the match.
Goalkeeper Robin Risser is expected to start. New signings and recent arrivals such as Thorgan Hazard and Franjo Ivanovic are pushing for places.
Lens Predicted Starting XI (3-4-2-1)
- Goalkeeper: Robin Risser
- Defenders: Kyllian Antonio, Ismaëlo Ganiou, Maik Nawrocki
- Midfielders / Wing-backs: Saud Abdulhamid, Andrija Bulatovic, Amadou Haidara / Michaël Cuisance, Thorgan Hazard
- Attacking Midfielders: Florian Thauvin, Franjo Ivanovic
- Striker: Odsonne Édouard (if fit)
If Édouard is not risked, Lens may start with a different central forward option.
PSG Team News & Injury Update
Luis Enrique has a nearly full squad available after the UEFA Super Cup victory. Most of the senior players who returned late from the World Cup have now trained with the group. PSG are aiming for their fifth straight Trophée des Champions victory. They’ve already won the competition a record 14 times and now have the chance to secure a 15th title.
There are no major fresh injury concerns reported. Some rotation remains possible due to the short turnaround, but Enrique is expected to name a strong side for the trophy.
Matvey Safonov is set to continue in goal. Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes form a solid defensive unit. In midfield, Vitinha, João Neves and Warren Zaïre-Emery (or Fabián Ruiz) are the expected trio.
Up front, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia remain the main attacking threats.
PSG Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Matvey Safonov
- Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes
- Midfielders: João Neves, Vitinha, Warren Zaïre-Emery
- Forwards: Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- Possible alternatives: Lucas Digne could start at left-back, while Fabián Ruiz may come into midfield depending on fitness and rotation plans.
Tactical Preview
PSG will look to dominate possession and control the tempo through their midfield. Kvaratskhelia’s creativity from the left and Dembélé’s directness will be key against a Lens side that likes to press high and play with intensity at home.
Lens will rely on their compact shape, set-pieces and the experience of players like Florian Thauvin. The home atmosphere at Bollaert-Delelis could make this a difficult evening for the Parisians if they are not clinical.
Prediction
Despite the short recovery time after the UEFA Super Cup, PSG remain clear favourites. Their superior quality in attack should prove decisive.
Predicted Score: Lens 1-2 PSG
Where to Watch Lens vs PSG
In the United States and Canada, you can watch the 2026 Trophée des Champions match between Lens and PSG live on beIN SPORTS, with streaming available via a subscription on platforms like Fubo.
Broadcast Channels by Region
The broadcasting and streaming platforms carrying the match across the requested territories include:
| Country / Region | Broadcaster(s) | Platform Type |
|---|---|---|
| United States | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, Fubo, Fanatiz | TV & Streaming Subscription |
| Canada | beIN SPORTS, Fubo Canada | TV & Streaming Subscription |
| France | DAZN, Molotov | Streaming Subscription |
| United Kingdom | ITV4, ITVX, Ligue1+ | Free-to-air TV & Streaming |
| Germany & Belgium | DAZN | Streaming Subscription |
| Italy | Ligue1+ | Streaming App |
| Netherlands | Viaplay | Streaming Subscription |
| Portugal | Sport TV3 | TV Subscription |
