Lens vs PSG: kick-off time and TV channel for the 2026 Trophée des Champions

Lens vs PSG: kick-off time and TV channel

Lens and Paris Saint-Germain meet on Sunday, August 16, 2026 in the Trophée des Champions final.

Kick-off is scheduled for 8:45pm local time at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens.

In France, the match will be shown live on Ligue 1+.

It will be the first official match of the 2026-27 French professional football season.

What time does Lens vs PSG kick off?

Lens vs PSG will begin at 8:45pm on Sunday, August 16.

The kick-off time is officially confirmed by both Paris Saint-Germain and Ligue 1.

Supporters looking for the confirmed starting line-ups should expect them around one hour before kick-off.

Where can you watch Lens vs PSG?

The Trophée des Champions between Lens and PSG will be broadcast live in France on Ligue 1+.

Paris Saint-Germain have officially confirmed the broadcaster.

Viewers looking for a legal stream should use the official access options provided by Ligue 1+.

SportInBref does not recommend unofficial streams.

Where is the 2026 Trophée des Champions being played?

The game will take place at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Lens were designated as the host club following a draw held in the presence of representatives from both clubs.

The 2026 edition will therefore be staged at Lens’ home stadium.

Why are Lens and PSG playing this match?

The Trophée des Champions traditionally brings together France’s leading trophy winners from the previous season.

PSG qualify as the 2025-26 French champions.

Lens earned their place by winning the Coupe de France.

Ligue 1 confirms that this will be the 31st edition of the competition.

PSG will also be looking to extend a run of four consecutive Trophée des Champions victories.

Lens will be making only their second appearance in the competition.

Their previous appearance came in 1998, also against PSG.

Lens vs PSG: key information

Match: Lens vs PSG.

Competition: 2026 Trophée des Champions.

Venue: Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens.

Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Kick-off: 8:45pm local time.

France TV: Ligue 1+.

Legal streaming: through official Ligue 1+ access options.

Status: final.

PSG: 2025-26 French champions.

Lens: Coupe de France winners.

Predicted and official line-ups

The official starting line-ups have not yet been announced.

PSG’s official match page states that the teams will be revealed one hour before kick-off, which means around 7:45pm local time.

Until then, any line-up published elsewhere should be treated as predicted rather than confirmed.

SportInBref therefore does not present any starting XI as official before the clubs announce it.

What is at stake for Lens and PSG?

The Trophée des Champions gives both clubs the opportunity to win the first trophy of the new season.

PSG enter the match as four-time defending champions and hold the competition record for the most titles.

Lens will attempt to win the trophy for the first time in front of their own supporters.

The fixture will also provide both teams with their first competitive test before the Ligue 1 season begins the following weekend.

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