PSG Starts Ligue 1 at Rennes as Parc des Princes Grass Is Unfit

Season Kick‑off in Rennes

Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) will start its Ligue 1 season in Rennes on Sunday at 20:45, instead of the Parc des Princes, because the pitch is unsuitable. The decision follows severe damage to the grass at both the PSG Campus and Parc des Princes caused by the summer heatwave, with yellowed patches and a surface scorched by a fungus.

Training in Poissy

Despite these setbacks, the squad trains regularly in Poissy, Yvelines, and remains in full shape. No injuries are reported and the team’s confidence is at its zenith.

Broadcast and Coverage

The opening match will be streamed live on Ligue 1+ and available on L’Équipe. The move to Rennes is described as a minor inconvenience in an otherwise calm setting.

Reference to the Super Cup

The text also recalls PSG’s 2‑1 win over Aston Villa in the European Super Cup, where Désiré Doué scored a foot‑ball goal on 12 August.