LFP vetoes PSG-Lyon postponement despite prefecture request
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Paris Police Prefecture explored delaying PSG vs. Lyon due to a packed weekend, but the Ligue 1 governing body refused to postpone for now.
Key takeaways
- Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Paris Police Prefecture asked the LFP whether it was possible to postpone Paris Saint-Germain - Olympique Lyonnais, scheduled for Sunday October 25, 2026 at 20:45 at the Parc des Princes.
- The LFP refused for the time being to postpone the match, while noting that it would follow any prefectural order if one were formally issued.
- The postponement request is motivated by the clash with demonstrations and by the NFL game Pittsburgh Steelers - New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 25, 2026 at 14:30 at the Stade de France.
- No prefectural order had been published on Thursday, October 22, 2026; the official calendar therefore remains set for Sunday October 25, 2026 at 20:45.
- If a prefectural order imposes a postponement, the match could be moved to Monday October 26, 2026 according to the LFP rules.
Match sheet
Paris Saint-Germain – Lyon
· Ligue 1 · Parc des Princes
Standings Ligue 1 : 2e, 14 pts (7 j.)
Thursday, October 22, 2026, the holding of the Paris Saint-Germain - Olympique Lyonnais match, scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 20:45 at the Parc des Princes, remains officially maintained despite a postponement request made by the Paris Police Prefecture. The prefecture justified its approach by the coincidence of announced demonstrations in the capital and the NFL game at the Stade de France between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 14:30, which could mobilize security forces.
Your questions, our answers
What is the official schedule of the PSG-Lyon match?
The Paris Saint-Germain - Olympique Lyonnais match is scheduled for Sunday October 25, 2026 at 20:45 at the Parc des Princes.
Why does the Paris Police Prefecture want a postponement?
The prefecture cites the accumulation of demonstrations and the NFL game Pittsburgh Steelers - New Orleans Saints on Sunday October 25, 2026 at 14:30 at the Stade de France, which could saturate the security forces.
Has the postponement been approved?
No: the LFP has refused to postpone the match for now and no prefectural order had been published on Thursday, October 22, 2026.