# Paris-Saint-Germain vs Rennes Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/paris-saint-germain-vs-rennes-match/  
Published: 2026-08-08  
Updated: 2026-08-08  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Ligue 1 is back, and there’s no gentler way to say it — [PSG](https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbw2YsNmgTY/)open their title defence at home, and Rennes are walking straight into the lion’s den. The Parc des Princes crowd will be buzzing for matchday one, so here’s everything you need before kick-off.

## Paris-Saint-Germain vs Rennes: Match Details

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| **Fixture** | Paris Saint-Germain vs Rennes |
| **Competition** | Ligue 1 2026/27, Matchweek 1 |
| **Date** | Sunday, 23 August 2026 |
| **Kick-off** | 6:45 PM UTC / 8:45 PM local (Paris) |
| **Venue** | Parc des Princes, Paris |
| **Capacity** | 47,929 |
| **TV (France)** | Ligue 1+ |
| **TV (USA)** | beIN Sports, Fanatiz, fuboTV |
| **TV (UK)** | Check regional listings |

## Team News and Lineups

PSG head into the new season with a clean bill of health — no injury worries for Luis Enrique to juggle. Rennes, meanwhile, will be without midfielder **Mahdi Camara**, who’s suspended for the trip to Paris. Predicted lineups and confirmed XIs are typically announced around an hour before kick-off, so check back close to match time for the official team sheets.

![Paris-Saint-Germain vs Rennes](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/psstsrsrs.jpg)

## Prediction

History is firmly on PSG’s side, and opening the season at Parc des Princes rarely goes well for visitors. Expect the champions to control possession and pace from the start. Prediction: **PSG 3-0 Rennes**.

## Head-to-Head Record

PSG’s dominance in this fixture is hard to ignore. Across their history, **Paris Saint-Germain have won 22 meetings, Rennes have won 9, with 6 draws** between the two sides. It’s a lopsided rivalry, and the Parisians will look to extend that gap further on opening day.

Craving more Ligue 1 previews and PSG team news before the weekend? Head over to our **[football section on TechnoSports](https://www.technosports.co.in/)**, and don’t miss our dedicated **[PSG coverage](https://www.technosports.co.in/?s=psg)** for lineup updates and match reports.

## FAQs

### **Q1. When and where is PSG vs Rennes being played?**

 The match kicks off on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at 6:45 PM UTC at Parc des Princes in Paris.

### **Q2. How can I watch PSG vs Rennes live?**

 In France, the match streams on Ligue 1+. US fans can catch it via beIN Sports, Fanatiz, or fuboTV.