Question 1

When does the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season start and end?

Accepted Answer

Running from 21 August 2026 to 29 May 2027, the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season opens with fixtures on Fri 21 Aug 2026 and closes with the final matchday on Sat 29 May 2027.

Question 2

How many teams and matches are in the Ligue 1 2026-27 season?

Accepted Answer

18 teams contest 306 matches across 34 matchdays in the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season.

Question 3

Who are the defending Ligue 1 champions?

Accepted Answer

Paris Saint-Germain won Ligue 1 again in 2025-26, continuing their domestic dominance.

Question 4

When is the Le Classique in the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season?

Accepted Answer

Marseille v Paris SG — the Le Classique — is scheduled for Sun 20 Sep 2026, Sun 7 Feb 2027. Find both legs in the full fixture tables above.

Question 5

How do relegation and European qualification work in the Ligue 1?

Accepted Answer

Bottom-two finishers drop to Ligue 2, with the 16th-placed side entering a relegation playoff. UEFA Champions League places — see our Champions League 2026-27 schedule — go to the top three.

Question 6

Where can I follow Ligue 1 2026-27 results and updates?

Accepted Answer

Results land on this page throughout the 2026-27 season as matches finish. Pair this schedule with the league's official website and app for live tables and announcements — and see our FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule for the summer tournament.

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Ligue 1 2026-27 Schedule & Fixtures