After conquering Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Champions League—and coming close to Club World Cup glory with a narrow final loss to Chelsea—PSG is now enjoying a well-deserved break before jumping back into the action in France and across Europe.

When do they return to the pitch?

The 2025–26 Ligue 1 season kicks off on Friday, August 15, 2025, with a full slate of matchups to launch what promises to be another thrilling campaign packed with decisive games.

PSG will open their title defense on the road against FC Nantes at La Beaujoire. Nantes finished 13th last season and will be aiming for a stronger campaign. For Luis Enrique and his men, it’s the first step on their journey to retain the throne.

Matches you can’t miss

• Olympique de Marseille vs PSG: Le Classique—the fiercest rivalry in French football—returns on September 21, 2025, at the Vélodrome, with the return leg at the Parc des Princes on February 8, 2026.
• Paris Derby (PSG vs Paris FC): For the first time in 46 years, the capital’s two teams face off on January 4, 2026, with the rematch on May 16, 2026. Fun fact: their stadiums are only 100 meters apart.
• PSG vs Lyon: This high-stakes rivalry will unfold on November 9, 2025, in Lyon, with the return leg on April 19, 2026, in Paris—likely a title-defining clash.

What to keep an eye on?

PSG has dominated Ligue 1 for the past four consecutive seasons, but this year the challenge will be tougher. Monaco has made big moves, bringing in stars like Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati. Olympique de Marseille continues to be a dangerous rival, and Lille is aiming to reclaim its role as the league’s dark horse. All of them are legitimate threats in the race for the title.

Luis Enrique and his squad return with one goal in mind: retain the league and cup—and dream of a historic back-to-back Champions League title. The break was short, because the mission is clear… and the fight is about to begin.