PSG vs Rennes threatened with relocation due to unplayable pitch at Parc des Princes

The opening match of Ligue 1 between PSG and Stade Rennais, scheduled for Sunday evening at Parc des Princes, may not be played in Paris. The pitch at the Porte de Saint-Cloud stadium is reportedly in deplorable condition, degraded by the intense heat of recent months.

According to journalist François Rauzy of ICI Armorique, discussions are underway between the two clubs and the relevant authorities to reverse the fixture and play it at Roazhon Park, Rennes’ stadium. “Matchday 1 of Ligue 1 between SRFC and PSG could not be played in Paris on Sunday evening but at Roazhon Park,” he wrote on his X account. “Discussions are ongoing between the clubs and authorities to reverse the match four days before the game. The Paris pitch would be unplayable.”

It falls to the competitions commission of the Professional Football League (LFP) to decide on the pitch’s playability. Two scenarios are on the table: a straightforward postponement to a later date, or reversing the match with Rennes hosting at home.

PSG enters this championship start after a busy week: victory in the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa on Wednesday (2-1), then defeat to Lens in the Trophée des Champions four days later (1-0). Luis Enrique’s side have yet to play a single official Ligue 1 match and their schedule is already disrupted.