The wait is almost over for football fans across France. The Ligue de Football Professionnel has just unveiled the fixtures for the highly anticipated opening day of the new season. And what a thrilling start to the campaign it promises to be, headlined by a mouthwatering clash between Olympique de Marseille and Strasbourg at the iconic Stade Vélodrome on Friday, August 21st, at 8:45 PM.

Sunday night opener adds to the excitement

While some teams like Lens vs Auxerre, Havre vs Monaco, and Toulouse vs Lyon might not set pulses racing, the traditional Sunday night fixture delivers a perfect season launch with a blockbuster showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Rennais.

A second round packed with drama

The second matchday looks even more enticing with three must-watch encounters: Lille vs PSG, Strasbourg vs Lens, and Monaco vs Marseille. Following a potential perfect 6/6 result on August 30th, Marseille supporters will have every reason to dream big.

Football is back, and the stage is set for another unforgettable season!