Lens-PSG clash: why Ligue 1+ viewers miss the decisive match

The clash that could secure Paris Saint-Germain’s 14th Ligue 1 title is set to unfold this Wednesday at 21:00 in Lens. Luis Enrique’s side will face Racing Club de Lens in a high-stakes fixture that could crown them champions before the season finale. This encounter may lift the suspense for PSG ahead of their UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30.
Yet Ligue 1+ subscribers hoping to watch the showdown live will need to tune into beIN Sports instead, as the channel retains exclusive broadcast rights for this fixture.
Why was the match moved from its original beIN Sports slot?
The original date for this showdown—April 11 at 17:15—placed it squarely within beIN Sports’ dedicated Ligue 1 broadcast window. However, PSG requested a postponement due to a congested schedule that included three matches, two of which were away games, within a single week. Their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, played on April 8 and 14, left little room for maneuver.
While Racing Club de Lens opposed the date change, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) ultimately sided with PSG, rescheduling the fixture to May 13. Despite this alteration, beIN Sports retained the broadcast rights as originally agreed upon.
A victory for PSG in Lens on Wednesday would secure their 14th Ligue 1 title. If they fall short, the title will hinge on the final matchday against Paris FC, while Lens faces Lyon. With a six-point lead already in place, the suspense for PSG is fading fast.