PSG v Lyon tonight: why the top-of-the-table game was moved, kick-off time and team news
The Paris police asked for Sunday's Ligue 1 summit to be moved because of planned demonstrations. PSG and Lyon now meet on Monday night, at the same time as the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with both sides level on 14 points.
Ligue 1's top two meet tonight, a day later than planned. Paris Saint-Germain v Lyon kicks off at the Parc des Princes on Monday 26 October at 20:30 CET (19:30 UK, 03:30 Tuesday in Beijing).
Why the game was moved
The Paris police prefecture asked for the match to be moved from Sunday because large numbers of officers were needed for the second wave ("Act II") of demonstrations in France this weekend. The league (LFP) said it "acknowledges the order issued by the Police Prefecture". Toulouse v Troyes and two Ligue 2 games were also postponed.
The new date means the match runs at the same time as the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, so PSG's ten nominees, including holder Ousmane Dembélé, will not be there — see our Ballon d'Or tonight guide.
What's at stake
| PSG | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Position | 2nd | 1st |
| Points | 14 | 14 |
| Coach | Luis Enrique | Paulo Fonseca |
| Last game | Beat Barcelona 4-2 (UCL) | Lost 3-0 at Hoffenheim (UEL) |
Lyon lead on goal difference. The winner goes top; a draw keeps them level. See the Ligue 1 table.
Team news
PSG
- Out: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (cruciate ligament, expected to miss the season), Ousmane Dembélé (thigh), Marquinhos (thigh), Nuno Mendes (muscle).
- Doubt: Alessandro Longoni.
- In form: Désiré Doué has scored in his last three games.
Lyon
- Suspended: Keito Nakamura.
- Doubts: Mohamed Ouedraogo, Nicolás Tagliafico (both knee).
Key numbers
- PSG have won seven competitive games in a row, including 4-2 wins over Manchester City and Barcelona.
- Half of PSG's 14 league goals have come from set pieces.
- Lyon have kept clean sheets in two of their three league away games and won at the Parc des Princes last season.
- Lyon have never won at PSG in back-to-back league seasons this century.
The extra day should help both teams: PSG played in the Champions League on Tuesday, Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday. Our full preview has the possible line-ups.
FAQ
Why was PSG vs Lyon postponed? The Paris police asked for it to be moved from Sunday because officers were needed for demonstrations in the city.
What time is PSG vs Lyon? Monday 26 October 2026, 20:30 in France (19:30 UK, 03:30 Tuesday in Beijing), at the Parc des Princes.
Who is top of Ligue 1? Lyon on goal difference; both clubs have 14 points.
