On Sunday, August 16 at 8:45 PM, Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 winners) and RC Lens (Coupe de France winners) will face off at the Stade Bollaert for the 2026 Trophée des Champions. According to RMC Sport, the Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP)—PSG’s main supporters’ group—has decided to boycott the match.
NEWS RMCsport: The Collectif Ultras Paris has decided to boycott the Trophée des Champions scheduled for Sunday, August 16 in Lens.
No explanation has been given yet, though one will likely follow in a statement from the CUP. One might speculate that the draw determining the match venue was not well-received, or perhaps the issue lies primarily with travel logistics.
In any case, it is a real blow to the stadium atmosphere. While the Lens fans will certainly be in fine voice during the match, it is always better to have both sets of supporters in the stands. It is a shame, but the Collectif Ultras Paris certainly did not make this decision lightly.
