What is Ligue 1?
Ligue 1 is the top professional football (soccer) league in France. Clubs play each other in a season, and the table ranks them by points. The top three teams qualify directly for the UEFA Champions League, and the fourth-place team enters its qualifiers. Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon are both competing for these places this season.
Why it's in the news
Paris Saint-Germain against Olympique Lyonnais has been moved to Monday, 26 October, and one headline ties the change to protests in Paris. Both clubs are currently in the European qualification places in the table.
- PSG - Lyon — Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon match moved to Monday
Background
Ligue 1 is the first division of French professional football. Teams play one another, earn points for wins and draws, and are ranked in a league table. Places in the table decide entry into European competitions. The league's top three finishers enter the UEFA Champions League directly, the fourth-place team enters the Champions League qualifiers, and the fifth-place team enters the UEFA Europa League. The two bottom finishers are relegated to a lower division, and the team in sixteenth place faces a relegation play-off.
The current table, last updated on 26 October 2026, shows Olympique Lyonnais in fourth place with 14 points from seven matches, and Paris Saint-Germain in fifth place with 14 points from seven matches. Lyon has won four, drawn two and lost one, with 13 goals scored and 5 conceded. Paris Saint-Germain has also won four, drawn two and lost one, with 14 goals scored and 9 conceded. Rennes leads the table with 16 points after eight matches, and Lille and Monaco are tied on 15, and Le Havre sits bottom with 2 points.
The two clubs are due to meet in Ligue 1 on Monday, 26 October. The fixture was reportedly moved to that day, and one headline links the change to protests in Paris. Coverage of the predicted and confirmed starting lineups for the match has also been published. Paris Saint-Germain's listed starting XI includes Safonov in goal, with Hakimi as captain, and Ferran Torres among the forwards.
What people are asking
What is Ligue 1 standings?
The standings are the league table, which ranks clubs by points. As of 26 October 2026, Rennes leads with 16 points after eight matches, and Lyon and PSG are tied on 14 points in fourth and fifth place after seven matches each.
Who are the Ligue 1 teams?
The table lists 18 clubs, including Rennes, Lille, Monaco, Olympique Lyonnais, Paris Saint-Germain, Paris FC, Lens, Marseille, Lorient, Nice, Toulouse, Auxerre, Brest, Angers, Le Mans, Strasbourg, Troyes and Le Havre.
When is the Ligue 1 schedule for PSG and Lyon?
Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais are due to meet on Monday, 26 October. The fixture was reportedly moved to that day.
Who are the Ligue 1 winners?
The sources for this page do not state the winner of the current season, so no answer is given here.