Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
PSG forced to move opener after heat damages pitch
Exceptional heatwaves have left the Parc des Princes pitch severely damaged, forcing PSG to switch their season opener.
Paris Saint Germain
team
Fixture
PSG vs Rennes moved to Rennes
Reason
Pitch severely damaged by heat
Next home game
vs Monaco on 4 September
What happened. Paris St-Germain's opening Ligue 1 game against Rennes has been reversed and will now be played in Brittany after the Parc des Princes pitch was left severely damaged by exceptional heatwaves.
- LFP said the pitch did not allow the match to be played under satisfactory conditions.
- PSG will replace the pitch before their next home fixture against Monaco.
- France had its hottest day ever on average on 24 June.
PSG will replace the pitch before hosting Monaco on 4 September, ensuring their home return.
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