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Paris Police Move PSG–Lyon to Monday After Security Order

Police ordered the change to free security resources for planned nationwide protests, creating a direct clash with the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

People watch a burned-out car after a quiet night Monday under curfew, the first since weekend protests over the cost of living turned into rioting and looting across France, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Parc des Princes stadium in Paris at night
A French police officer extinguish burning bicycles during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris, France, October 17, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor/File Photo
Riot police face protesters during a demonstration against rising living costs and in support of students' grievances in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Overview

  • The Ligue de Football Professionnel acknowledged a Paris police decree on Friday and rescheduled PSG’s home game with Lyon to Monday, October 26, with kick‑off set for 20:30 at the Parc des Princes.
  • Authorities said the move responds to stretched policing ahead of large planned demonstrations and Sunday’s NFL game in Paris, and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said roughly 70,000 security personnel will be deployed nationwide this weekend.
  • The new date now overlaps the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, which may prevent PSG players named on the shortlist from attending if they are selected in Luis Enrique’s matchday squad.
  • PSG confirmed key injuries after their midweek Champions League win: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has a torn ACL and will undergo surgery while Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos have thigh injuries, and coach Luis Enrique said the team accepts the switch and remains focused.
  • The decision follows other fixture moves at local authorities’ request, such as Toulouse v Troyes, and leaves the weekend’s security operation and scheduling of high‑profile events under close scrutiny.