As is tradition, the season kicks off in France with the Trophée des Champions (Champions Trophy) shortly before the start of Ligue 1. For the 2026-2027 season, the match between the league champion, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Coupe de France winner, RC Lens, will be played on August 16, a week before Ligue 1. This Wednesday, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) held a draw to determine the venue, choosing between the Parc des Princes and the Stade Bollaert.
LE RC LENS ACCUEILLERA LE TROPHÉE DES CHAMPIONS EN OUVERTURE DE LA SAISON 2026/2027
Le Trophée des Champions 2026-2027 sera dévoilé le 16 août 2026 au Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
À l’issue du tirage au sort effectué ce jour au siège de la LFP en présence des représentants des deux clubs, le RC Lens a été désigné pour accueillir l’édition 2026-2027 du Trophée des Champions.
Les retrouvailles auront lieu au Stade Bollaert-Delelis le 16 août 2026 à 20h45.
La réunion sera retransmise en direct sur Ligue1+”
The Trophée des Champions is taking shape and could finally be played on its scheduled date, something that hasn’t happened for some time. This is a plus for the organizers, even if the choice of having a home club rather than the more traditional neutral ground raises some questions. The return to France is nonetheless welcome after several years abroad, which is understandable for the sake of promoting the image of French football, but it’s also a little frustrating in the long run. Not to mention the numerous issues that have arisen with the organizers.
As a reminder, this won’t be PSG’s first match of the 2026-2027 season. They will play the UEFA Super Cup (Champions League winner vs. Europa League winner) on August 12th against Aston Villa in Salzburg. Before that, the Parisians will face Manchester United in a friendly on Saturday, August 8th in Gothenburg.
