OL says it has not been informed of a postponement of the PSG clash
Paulo Fonseca and Mads Bidstrup stated on October 21, 2026 that they had not received official information about a potential postponement of the PSG–Lyon match scheduled at the Parc des Princes on October 25, 2026.
Key takeaways
- On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Paulo Fonseca and Mads Bidstrup said they had not been informed of a possible postponement of the PSG–Lyon match.
- The Paris Saint-Germain–Lyon match is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 8:45 pm at the Parc des Princes according to the current schedule.
- The Paris Police Prefecture asked for the match to be moved, with a possible rescheduling for Monday evening due to protests and an NFL game in Saint-Denis.
- Lyon faces Hoffenheim on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in the Europa League and is maintaining its preparation for the trip.
Match sheet
Paris Saint-Germain – Lyon
· Ligue 1 · Parc des Princes
Standings Ligue 1 : 2e, 14 pts (7 j.)
OL has not received official information
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in a press conference, Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca and midfielder Mads Bidstrup said they had not been informed of a possible postponement of the match against Paris Saint-Germain scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 8:45 pm at the Parc des Princes. The two club representatives stressed that they remain focused on the Thursday, October 22, 2026 match against Hoffenheim, in the group stage of the Europa League.
Source of the possible postponement and the calendar that could be changed
The Paris Police Prefecture asked for the match Paris Saint-Germain–Lyon to be moved, with the hypothesis being a rescheduling for Monday evening, due to a weekend expected to include demonstrations and an NFL game in Saint-Denis. These elements could lead authorities to recommend a new date for safety and crowd management, but no official postponement had been transmitted to Lyon managers or staff at the time of the statements on October 21, 2026.
Declarations and sporting preparation
Paulo Fonseca explained that he did not have information on this subject and emphasized that his squad’s preparation remains focused on Hoffenheim. He indicated plans for rotations to stay competitive and preserve player freshness ahead of the match against Paris, without detailing concrete changes to the lineup. Mads Bidstrup said he had heard nothing about a postponement and was preparing only for the upcoming match in Germany, declaring himself ready for whatever day the PSG match is played.
Practical consequences
If the match were officially postponed, the league calendar and logistical organization (travel, security, ticketing) would be affected. At this stage, however, Olympique Lyonnais has received no official instruction to modify its preparation or travel plans for the weekend.
Your questions, our answers
Who said they had not been informed of a postponement?
Paulo Fonseca, Lyon’s coach, and Mads Bidstrup, Lyon’s midfielder, said on October 21, 2026 that they had not received official information about a postponement.
What is the scheduled date for the PSG–Lyon match?
The Paris Saint-Germain–Lyon match is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 8:45 pm at the Parc des Princes.
Which match does Lyon play before this possible postponement?
Olympique Lyonnais play Hoffenheim on Thursday, October 22, 2026 in the Europa League.