Football

Damaged pitch forces PSG to switch season opener

Paris St-Germain’s opening Ligue 1 game will be relocated to Rennes due to severe damage to the Parc des Princes pitch.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Paris St-Germain's first game of the Ligue 1 season has been moved to Rennes. This decision comes after officials reported that the pitch at Parc des Princes was severely damaged due to hot weather conditions.

According to multiple sources, the extreme heat has negatively impacted the playing surface, prompting the club to seek an alternative venue for the match.

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