LFP proposes Marseille and Le Havre to replace PSG-Lyon slot
The Ligue de football professionnel has approached Marseille and Le Havre to move their Sunday match to occupy the 8:45 p.m. slot in case PSG-Lyon is postponed.
Key takeaways
- The LFP proposed to Olympique de Marseille and Le Havre AC to move their Sunday match to occupy the 8:45 p.m. slot if PSG-Lyon is postponed.
- Paris Saint-Germain - Lyon is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 8:45 p.m. at the Parc des Princes but remains at risk of postponement for security reasons.
- Bruno Genesio, Marseille's coach, said playing at 8:45 p.m. would not pose a sporting problem, while noting the potential impact on supporters.
Match sheet
Paris Saint-Germain – Lyon
· Ligue 1 · Parc des Princes
Standings Ligue 1 : 2e, 14 pts (7 j.)
The Paris Saint-Germain - Lyon match, scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 8:45 p.m. at the Parc des Princes, remains uncertain due to a new mobilization weekend in Île-de-France. Facing this risk, the Ligue de football professionnel (LFP) has canvassed two clubs to provide a replacement match in the Sunday evening prime slot.
A backup solution proposed
The LFP has proposed to Olympique de Marseille and Le Havre AC to move their confrontation, initially planned for Sunday at 5:15 p.m., to occupy the 8:45 p.m. slot if the PSG-Lyon match must be postponed. The Paris Police Prefecture recently asked the LFP to consider a possible postponement; the League replied negatively at first, while clarifying that it would comply with any decision from the authorities.
Reactions and practical conditions
Marseille has not yet provided a formal response to the LFP’s proposal. Bruno Genesio, coach of Olympique de Marseille, said at a press conference that playing at 8:45 p.m. would not pose a sporting problem compared to the initial 5:15 p.m. kickoff, but he noted that the switch could inconvenience supporters who had planned to attend at the original time and might find themselves unable to attend the match at the Velodrome.
Your questions, our answers
Who was contacted by the LFP to replace PSG-Lyon?
The Ligue de football professionnel contacted Olympique de Marseille and Le Havre AC to propose moving their Sunday match.
Which match could be moved to the 8:45 p.m. slot?
The Olympique de Marseille - Le Havre AC match, originally scheduled for Sunday at 5:15 p.m., could be brought forward to 8:45 p.m. if PSG-Lyon is postponed.
What does Bruno Genesio think about this time shift?
Bruno Genesio said that playing at 8:45 p.m. would not change the sporting preparation, but could prevent some supporters from going to the Velodrome.