Paris Saint-Germain vs Rennes: Match details
Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Rennais will kick-off on 23 August 2026 at 18:45 GMT (2:45 PM EST / 19:45 BST / 20:45 SAST).
Getty ImagesMatch overview & opening weekend stakes
Paris Saint-Germain kick off their 2026/27 Ligue 1 campaign on home turf as they welcome Stade Rennais to the Parc des Princes. The reigning giants look to start their domestic march with authority, while Rennes travel to the capital aiming to make an immediate statement on opening weekend.
Les Parisiens look to set the standard early
PSG enter the new season eager to reassert their domestic dominance under their star-studded roster. Anchored by core talents like Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé, and Vitinha, the capital club aims to use the energy of the Parc des Princes to dictate tempo and secure all three points right out of the gate.
Getty ImagesThe Red and Blacks seeking early-season upstarts
Rennes head into Paris looking to catch the champions cold on Matchweek 1. Memories of their impressive 3-1 victory over PSG in February 2026 - featuring goals from Musa Al-Taamari, Esteban Lepaul, and Breel Embolo - will provide the visitors with tactical belief. However, managing key absences, including midfielder Mahdi Camara due to suspension, will test Rennes' depth early in the campaign.
Historical edge meets recent fireworks
Historically, Paris Saint-Germain hold the upper hand in this fixture with 22 wins compared to Rennes' 9 victories alongside 6 draws. Yet, recent meetings prove that Rennes are fully capable of exploiting defensive lapses, making this opening weekend fixture a compelling test of tactical sharpness and early-season rhythm.
Predicted XIs
Paris Saint-Germain: Matvey Safonov; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, João Neves; Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Stade Rennais: Brice Samba; Mahamadou Nagida, Lilian Brassier, Anthony Rouault, Quentin Merlin; Valentin Rongier, Mahdi Camara; Arnaud Nordin, Sebastian Szymański, Musa Al-Taamari; Esteban Lepaul
Team news & squads
Paris Saint-Germain vs Rennes Probable lineups
Manager
- Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique has no confirmed injury or suspension concerns listed for PSG ahead of this fixture, though no probable lineup has been submitted. The situation around Bradley Barcola's potential departure adds uncertainty to the squad, and updates are expected closer to kick-off.
Rennes will be without goalkeeper Nicolas Lemaitre through injury, while midfielder Mahdi Camara is suspended. Franck Haise's options in those areas are reduced for the trip to Paris, and further team news will be added when available.
Form
PSG have won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-0 defeat to Lens in the Trophée des Champions, a result that sparked criticism of the LFP for staging the fixture at Lens' own ground. Their best result in the run was a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup. Across the five games, PSG scored six goals and conceded five, though the sample includes friendlies and cup fixtures alongside competitive matches.
Rennes have won one, drawn one, and lost three of their last five. Their most recent match ended in a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland in a pre-season friendly, and they also lost 2-4 to Brentford earlier in the summer. Their sole win came against Club Brugge in late July, a 2-1 victory. Rennes conceded ten goals across the five matches while scoring eight.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these sides took place in February 2026, when Rennes beat PSG 3-1 at Roazhon Park in Ligue 1. Before that, PSG had dominated the fixture, putting five past Rennes without reply at the Parc des Princes in December 2025. Across the last five meetings, PSG hold the superior record with three wins to Rennes' one, with one further PSG victory coming in the Coupe de France in April 2024. PSG have scored 14 goals in those five games; Rennes have scored five.