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Ligue 1: PSG-Lyon postponed to 26 October in Paris

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The Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais has been postponed from Sunday 25 to Monday 26 October 2026. The Professional Football League made the decision following an order from the police prefecture, amid planned protests in Paris and several other French cities.

The Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais, scheduled for Sunday 25 October in Paris, has been postponed until Monday 26 October at 20:30, the Professional Football League (LFP) announced on Friday 23 October. The decision follows a request from the police prefecture, which banned the match from taking place on Sunday evening.

The postponement comes as further large-scale protests are planned in Paris and other French cities, following violence on the sidelines of demonstrations on 17 October. Other Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches have also been rescheduled this weekend, bringing the number of announced postponements to four.

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