Lens PSG clash not on Ligue 1+: here’s where to watch

Lens vs PSG clash: why Ligue 1+ won’t broadcast the high-stakes showdown

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Lens stadium exterior during evening match preparation

The clash between Lens and PSG could crown the Parisian side as Ligue 1 champions for the 14th time. Luis Enrique’s team is set to face the Lens outfit at 9 p.m. this Wednesday in Artois, a showdown that may end the title race before the season finale. The outcome here could decide if the capital club secures the trophy ahead of their Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30.

Unfortunately, Ligue 1+ subscribers won’t find this high-voltage fixture on their platform—you’ll need to switch to beIN Sports to catch every moment.

A date switch that kept broadcast rights locked in

The original fixture was scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at 5:15 p.m.—a slot earmarked for beIN Sports as part of this season’s Ligue 1 broadcast rights. However, PSG requested a postponement due to a congested calendar: three matches, including two away trips, packed into a single week around their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool on April 8 and 14.

While Lens opposed the move, the French Football League (LFP) sided with PSG, pushing the match to Wednesday, May 13. Even with the new date, beIN Sports retained the exclusive broadcast rights as originally agreed.

What’s at stake for both sides?

A PSG victory would hand them the championship with two games still to play. If they fall short, the title could hinge on the next matchday against Paris FC, while Lens battles Lyon. Yet with a six-point cushion, the suspense for PSG is already fading.

Lens PSG clash not on Ligue 1+: here’s where to watch
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