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How to watch and live stream French Ligue 1 soccer in the 2025-26 season

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Ligue 1 has become a popular soccer league in the United States and many other countries. It has grown in popularity over recent seasons as many of the world’s stars settle into life, predominantly in Paris. 

Ligue 1 has a reputation for being one of the most competitive divisions in world football. Paris Saint-Germain have asserted their dominance on the domestic as well as the continental stage for the first time in their history. Will the Ligue 1 title remain in the French capital again? In recent years, they did still drop titles to Montpellier, Monaco and Lille in the 2011-12, 2016-17 and 2020-21 seasons. Can the competitors like Marseille and Nice get one over PSG and run away with the title? The 2025-26 Ligue 1 season, which is fast approaching, will answer all the questions.

Which channels have the rights to French Ligue 1 soccer?

While the live sports market is an ever-changing landscape, you’ll currently find only one broadcaster in the United States that has the rights to Ligue 1 soccer, and that’s beIN Sports.

beIN Sports and beIN Sports Connect have exclusive television rights to stream the division in both English and Spanish. And not only can you watch Ligue 1 clubs like PSG, Olympique de Marseille and Monaco, you can also enjoy tons of Ligue 2 action through beIN Sports too.

And that's not all! Alongside being able to watch Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, the broadcaster also has the Trophee des Champions, the annual game that pits the winner of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France together. The Coupe de France, however, is only available to watch through Fox Sports.

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Upcoming Ligue 1 schedule

The league body released the schedule for the opening weekend with a twist. Lyon, who were relegated to Ligue 2, were included in the fixture list as an appeal is underway. Defending champions PSG begin their league journey away to Nantes. Monaco hosts Le Havre and Marseille, visit Rennes.

DateStart Time (ET)FixtureStreaming Service
08/17TBDRennes vs MarseillebeIN Sports
08/17TBDLens v LyonbeIN Sports
08/17TBDBrest vs LillebeIN Sports
08/17TBDNice vs ToulousebeIN Sports
08/17TBDAngers vs Paris FCbeIN Sports
08/17TBDMetz vs StrasbourgbeIN Sports
08/17TBDAuxerre vs LorientbeIN Sports
08/17TBDMonaco vs Le HavrebeIN Sports
08/17TBDNantes vs Paris SGbeIN Sports

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The best TV packages to watch the French Ligue 1 in 2025

There are several ways in which you can watch and live stream Ligue 1, with different packages to suit a range of different budgets. Here's all you need to know:

  • Fubo TV.Getty Images / GOALFind the best deals

    Streaming service fuboTV is a great option for you to watch Ligue 1, and GOAL's top pick if you also want to enjoy the action from other leagues across the season. FuboTV offers several packages and in order to live stream beIN Sports and bein Sports Connect, you can get by with their basic packages. For those after the Spanish language coverage, the Latino package from FuboTV will suffice at $32.99 per month.

    For English speakers, the Pro package is required and comes at a slightly larger cost of $74.99 per month. However, with that you get a wealth of live channels, 169 to be precise, and alongside Ligue 1 you’ll have access to other soccer matches in England, Germany and Italy.

  • SlingGetty Images / GOALFind the best deals

    Similar to fuboTV, Sling TV provides access to watch Ligue 1 soccer through beIN Sports and bein Sports Connect. It is a cheaper alternative to fuboTV, but with that you do receive fewer channels.

    Sling TV has two packages, but in order to stream Ligue 1 and receive beIN Sports and beIN Sports Connect you will need to add on the Sports Extra package to either your basic Sling Blue or Sling Orange packages

    For both Sling Blue and Orange packages, prices start a $40 per month each. You can also combine the two for $55 per month. You are then required to add the Sports Extra package, which provides access to ESPN and beIN Sports. This costs an additional $10 per month. 

    However, like fuboTV, you’ll be able to watch additional soccer competitions such as the English Premier League, the Turkish Super Lig and South America's Copa Libertadores.

  • If you’re interested only in Ligue 1, then a subscription to Fanatiz is going to be the best option for you in terms of cost. However, the number of other leagues can stream through it is a little more limited, so it’s worth recognising what exactly you want to watch.

    For on the go play and watching at home, though, Fanatiz is, as is quite apt given the brand’s name, fantastic. It’s just what the additional subscription fee will give you with the likes of FuboTV and SlingTV that could persuade you elsewhere.

    Ligue 1 FAQs

    What else is on beIN Sports and bein Sports Connect?

    beinSports and bein Sports Connect show a number of other sports including tennis, auto racing and volleyball among others.

    Can I watch French Ligue 1 soccer without cable TV?

    To watch French Ligue 1 soccer without cable TV, soccer fans should look at a streaming service like Fanatiz or Vidgo.

    Do, of course, bear in mind that to live stream beIN Sports and beIN Sports Connect you will need an internet that can handle fast speeds - particularly if you want to watch Ligue 1 in full HD.



    How to watch Paris Saint Germain today?

    Paris Saint Germain have quickly positioned themselves as the most popular club across the world in French football. To find the latest Paris Saint Germain games coming live on US TV, you can check out GOAL's "PSG on TV" schedule page.

    Soccer fans looking for information on how to watch other French clubs can use the links below:

    Brest | Clermont | Le Havre | Lens | Lille | Lorient | Metz | Monaco | Montpellier | Nantes | Nice | Olympique Lyonnais | Olympique de Marseille | Paris Saint Germain | Reims | Rennes

    Where can I find the upcoming Ligue 1 fixture schedule?

    To find the latest Ligue 1 matches, you can use the following links to navigate your way to GOAL's Ligue 1 fixture page and GOAL's Ligue 1 TV schedule page.

    What other soccer can I watch on Sling TV?

    Along with their coverage of French Ligue 1 soccer, Sling TV offers customers access to other soccer leagues and competitions including matches in the English Premier League, the Turkish Super Lig and South America's Copa America.

    Further details on Sling TV's offerings can be found in the link below.

    What other soccer can I watch on fuboTV?

    fuboTV has the most comprehensive coverage of soccer matches available to fans of the sport in the US.

    Alongside beIN Sports and beIN Sports Connect, fuboTV subscribers will find a host of other channels on the service including GolTV, OneSoccer, NBC, Telemundo, NBC UNIVERSO, TyC Sports, FOX, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2, Fox Soccer Plus, UniMas.

    Below you can also find a full list of the competitions available on fuboTV:

    • Ascensco MX (GolTV)
    • African Champions League (beIN SPORTS)
    • African Cup of Nations (beIN Sports)
    • Brasileirao Serie A (GolTV)
    • Brasil Campeonato Carioca (GolTV)
    • Brasil Campeonato Paulistao (GolTV)
    • Canadian Premier League (OneSoccer, FOX Soccer Plus)
    • Colombia Liga Aguila (RCN Nuestra Tele)
    • CONCACAF Champions League (TUDN)
    • CONCACAF League (TUDN)
    • Copa America (Fox, Telemundo, TUDN)
    • Copa Argentina (TyC Sports)
    • Copa de Oro (Fox Soccer Plus, TUDN)
    • Copa Libertadores (beIN SPORTS)
    • Copa MX (Fox Deportes, TUDN)
    • Copa Sudamericana (beIN SPORTS)
    • Coppa Italia (Fubo Sports Network)
    • Coupe de France (beIN SPORTS)
    • Coupe de la Ligue (beIN SPORTS)
    • Ecuador Primera A (GolTV)
    • English Premier League (NBC, Fubo Sports Network, Telemundo, NBC UNIVERSO)
    • FIFA World Cup (FOX, FOX Sports 1, Telemundo, NBC UNIVERSO)
    • La Liga (ESPN Deportes)
    • Liga MX (Fubo Sports Network, TUDN, UniMas, FOX Deportes)
    • Ligue 1 (beIN Sports)
    • Mexico Supercup (TUDN)
    • MLS (ESPN, FOX Sports 1, TUDN, FOX Deportes, UniMas)
    • NASL (beIN SPORTS)
    • Portuguese Primera Liga (GolTV)
    • Primera B Metropolitano (TyC Sports)
    • Premera B Nacional (TyC Sports)
    • Scottish Cup (GolTV)
    • Serie A (CBS, CBS Sports Network, Fubo Sports Network)
    • Superliga Argentina (TyC Sports)
    • Taca da Liga (GolTV)
    • Trophee des Champions (beIN SPORTS)
    • Turkiye Super Lig (beIN SPORTS)
    • UEFA Champions League (CBS Sports Network, TUDN, UniMas)
    • UEFA Europa League (TUDN, UniMas)
    • UEFA Nations League (Fubo Sports Network, FOX, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2, FOX Soccer Plus)
    • UEFA European Championship Qualifiers (Fubo Sports Network, FOX, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2, FOX Soccer Plus)
    • UEFA Supercup (TUDN)
    • Uruguay Primera (GolTV)
    • USWNT Friendlies (FOX, TUDN)
    • Women’s European Championships (TUDN)

    Can I watch Canal+ in the USA?

    For those who do not know, Canal+ is a French channel that, along with Amazon Prime Video, has exclusive television rights to French Ligue 1 soccer.

    Sadly, Canal+ is only available in mainland France and Monaco and geo-restrictions are in place if you want to watch the channel in different countries. Attempts to watch Canal+ online while in the USA bring up the following error message: “Erreur. Impossible d’accéder au contenu, veuillez vérifier votre connexion Internet.”

    This problem can, however, be resolved with the use of a VPN.

    How do I get a VPN for France and French television?

    Along with IP leak protection and hiding your real IP address from hackers, a VPN enables you to access the internet from a different server and stream a service such as Vidgo or Fanatiz undetected.

    A VPN is a good way to watch a channel or streaming services you are subscribed to in many other countries including the French Amazon Prime Video. To find the best VPNs for your needs, you can check out GOAL's Premium VPNs guide.

    RELATED: The best VPNs for streaming soccer and sports in 2023

    Once you've made your choice, head into your VPN server. Once there, select France from the menu in your VPN settings.

    After selecting France, you can then log in to French streaming services, including the one that is available on the Canal+ website.

    How do I watch Ligue 2 on US TV?

    Outside of their coverage of the French top flight, beIN Sports and beIN Sports Connect also hold the rights to the French second division. Ligue 2 is home to some of the biggest names in French football including AJ Auxerre, ES Troyes AC and Angers SCO.

    How do I watch the Trophees des Champions?

    The Trophees des Champions - the annual game between the French Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France - is also available exclusively to beIN Sports and beIN Sports Connect.

    Can I watch Ligue 1 for free?

    Yes, there is a way to watch Ligue 1 for free. All of the streaming platforms in this article offer seven day free trials.

    How do I watch the Coupe de France?

    Breaking beIN Sports' monopoly on French soccer coverage in the USA, the Coupe de France is available exclusively to FOX. FOX has has many streaming options - many of which can be found here.

    Can I watch Ligue 1 on Android TV?

    Yes, Android TV is one of my devices you can watch Ligue 1 and beIN Sports channels on. Simply download the Sling TV, fuboTV, Fanatiz and Vidgo apps, log in to your account and watch the latest Ligue 1 season today!

    Can I watch Ligue 1 on Apple TV?

    Yes, you can watch Ligue 1 on Apple TV. As above, each of Sling TV, fuboTV, Fanatiz and Vidgo are also available to watch on Apple TV. Go to the app store, download the app or apps of your choice and log in to your account.

    Can I watch Ligue 1 on other devices and gaming consoles?

    Yes, you are also able to watch beIN Sports on other devices such as the Fire TV. Most modern Smart TVs also carry the option to directly download and add on apps from streaming services

    What are the biggest match in French soccer?

    Le Classique - the matches which pit Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint Germain against one another - is one of the biggest club rivalries in world soccer. Other big matches include Olympique de Marseille against Lyon and Lyon against Saint Etienne.

    How do I watch other European soccer leagues on US TV?

    If you want to catch matches from other of the major leagues across Europe, your best bet is to look into the various cable TV providers that are available on the US market. As ever, GOAL have you covered with this handy guide on what each of them offer.

    RELATED: How to watch and live stream soccer in the 2023-24 season

    To search for the latest TV schedules by competition you can also check out the various links below:

    Upcoming TV schedule by football competition

    UEFA Champions League | League Cup | Serie A | Premier League | UEFA Nations League | Liga MX | Ligue 1 | FA Cup | Friendlies | Friendlies Women | UEFA Europa Conference League | Coppa Italia | Primera División | Bundesliga | MLS | Super Cup | NWSL | UEFA Europa League | DFB Pokal | Copa del Rey |

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