June 9, 2026
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Nice vs Saint-Étienne: crucial playoff clash—time and channel revealed

Tonight, the stakes couldn’t be higher for OGC Nice as they face Saint-Étienne in a decisive Ligue 1 relegation playoff return at the Allianz Riviera. With everything on the line, this match will determine which team secures its place in France’s top flight—and which faces demotion to Ligue 2.

Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice ahead of the high-stakes playoff match

Following a goalless draw in the first leg, the second leg becomes a winner-takes-all showdown. The pressure is immense for both sides, but especially for Nice, who must avoid a repeat of last season’s near-miss relegation.

A nail-biting kickoff at 8:45 PM

The match gets underway at 20:45 CET, and fans will be able to watch live on both Ligue 1 + and beIN Sports. These are the only official broadcasters carrying the game, ensuring full coverage across France.

No fans allowed—disciplinary consequences

It’s worth noting that this fixture will be played behind closed doors. The French Football League’s disciplinary committee has imposed a two-match stadium ban on Nice following crowd disturbances at the recent clash with FC Metz, where supporters invaded the pitch and damaged equipment.