# PSG host Barcelona on Tuesday October 20 at 9:00 PM, broadcast on Canal+ Foot

> Paris Saint-Germain welcome FC Barcelona on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 9:00 PM at the Parc des Princes; the match will be shown on Canal+ Foot and the designated referee is Michael Oliver.

- Source : https://www.psg-news.com/en/article/psg-host-barcelona-on-tuesday-oct-20-at-9-00-pm-broadcast-on-canal-foot
- Published on : 2026-10-19T00:05:12+00:00
- Modified : 2026-10-19T00:05:21+00:00
- Lang : en
- Publisher : PSG News (https://www.psg-news.com/)
- Tags : psg, fc barcelona, ligue des champions, michael oliver
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## Key takeaways

- The Paris Saint‑Germain – Barcelona match takes place on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 21:00 at Parc des Princes.
- The Champions League game will be broadcast on Canal+ Foot.
- The designated referee for the match is Englishman Michael Oliver.
- Nuno Mendes is listed as absent for Barcelona due to a thigh injury.
- PSG recently posted a 4-2 win at Manchester City on 14 October 2026 and a 3-1 win at Strasbourg on 17 October 2026.

## Schedule, venue and broadcast
Paris Saint‑Germain hosts [FC Barcelona](/en/tag/fc%20barcelona) on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 21:00 (Paris time) at Parc des Princes. The Champions League match will be broadcast on Canal+ Foot. The referee designated for this match is Englishman [Michael Oliver](/en/tag/michael%20oliver).

## Team news and listed absences
For this match, a probable Paris Saint‑Germain lineup circulated with Andréi Safonov in goal, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho and Zaire-Emery in defense, Bruno Neves, Vitinha and Ruiz in midfield, and Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia up front. Regarding absences, Nuno Mendes will not travel with Barcelona due to a thigh injury. On the opposition side, Jules Koundé or Eric García were reported as being unavailable for Barcelona.

## Sporting stakes
The clash brings together two teams well placed in their respective competitions: Paris top their Champions League group after two matchdays, while Barcelona are among the standout sides of the season. The match at Parc des Princes comes amid a busy schedule for [PSG](/en/tag/psg), who will then face Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 20:45.

Practical information
- Date and time: Tuesday 20 October 2026, 21:00 (Paris time)
- Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
- Broadcast: Canal+ Foot
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- Reported absence: Nuno Mendes (thigh injury)
- Probable PSG lineup: Safonov - Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Zaire-Emery - Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz - Désiré Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia

## Your questions, our answers

**At what time and where is PSG - Barcelona played?**

Paris Saint-Germain - FC Barcelona is played on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 21:00 at Parc des Princes.

**Which channel can I watch the match on?**

The match will be broadcast on Canal+ Foot.

**Who will be the referee and are there any-known absences?**

The designated referee is Michael Oliver; Nuno Mendes is listed as absent for Barcelona due to a thigh injury.


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