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

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An all-you-need to know guide on how to watch Ligue 1 football on UK TV

Wanting to watch Ligue 1 on TV? From TV channels to the streaming options at your disposal, GOAL has you covered on how to watch live coverage of the top-flight French football league.

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.

What channel has the rights to French football in the UK?

The upcoming Ligue 1 2025-26 season will be available on Ligue 1 Pass, which was introduced by the league as their broadcast rights deal with TNT Sports expired. The pass is available on an early bird offer for £69.99 until 9th August 2025. It is priced at £79.99 once the season starts. The pass will show all the games subject to regional broadcast restrictions, including the 3 pm UK blackout. The pass will also show France's cup competitions.

A few games of the previous season were telecast on Amazon Prime Video on a pay-per-view basis priced at £2.99 per match. A similar deal might be on the cards at some point this season.

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.

DateKickoff (BST)FixtureStreaming Service
17/08/2025TBDRennes vs MarseilleLigue 1 Pass
17/08/2025TBDLens v LyonLigue 1 Pass
17/08/2025TBDBrest vs LilleLigue 1 Pass
17/08/2025TBDNice vs ToulouseLigue 1 Pass
17/08/2025TBDAngers vs Paris FCLigue 1 Pass
17/08/2025TBDMetz vs StrasbourgLigue 1 Pass
17/08/2025TBDAuxerre vs LorientLigue 1 Pass
17/08/2025TBDMonaco vs Le HavreLigue 1 Pass
17/08/2025TBDNantes vs Paris SG

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  • FAQs

    KYLIAN MBAPPE PSG LIGUE 1 27052023Getty ImagesWatch Ligue 1 on TV

    Is TNT Sports the same as BT Sport?

    Yes. TNT Sports officially replaced BT Sport in the UK and Ireland in July 2023.

    What streaming service do I need to watch Ligue 1 on TV?

    As the switch over from BT Sport into TNT Sports continues, the BT Sport app currently remains in effect - at least for now.

    To watch matches online, download the app through a Smart TV, gaming console or dedicated streaming device like the Amazon Fire Stick, Roku or Google Chromecast.

    What other features come with a TNT Sports subscription?

    Even the most basic TNT Sports subscription comes with access to free-to-air TV, a recordable box and the ability to stream content from discovery+

    Can I watch Ligue 1 on TNT Sports when I am abroad?

    The only way you are able to watch the TNT Sports, and the next big Ligue 1 match while you are out of the country, is by using a VPN.

    A VPN enables access to various servers around the world allowing you to access your TNT Sports account from anywhere in the world.

    Does Ligue 1 have a winter break?

    Yes, Ligue 1 does indeed have a winter break.

    Can I watch Premier League matches on TNT Sports?

    You can. Carrying on from the same agreement in place with BT Sport, TNT Sports will show 52 live Premier League matches over the course of the season.

    What Ligue 1 games are being broadcast this weekend?

    If you're set up with a TNT subscription, everything you need to know about how to watch the next Ligue 1 match, including channels and kick off times, can be found using GOAL's Ligue 1 on TV schedule page.

    How to watch Paris Saint Germain on TV today?

    Information on how to find upcoming games from specific teams throughout the season can be found by navigating your way through the links below:

    Brest | Clermont | Le Havre | Lens | Lille | Lorient | Metz | Monaco | Montpellier | Nantes | Nice | Olympique Lyonnais | Olympique Marseille | PSG | Reims | Rennes | Strasbourg | Toulouse