The 2024-25 Ligue 1 season is up and running, and it is already generating a lot of buzz.
With PSG's star-studded lineup losing league's star player Kylian Mbappe to Spanish giants Real Madrid at the end of the 2023/24 season, a more competitive, more exciting league season could be on the cards with rejuvenated teams like Lyon and Marseille vying to produce high drama and intense battles for the top spot.
The Sporting News looks at the key fixtures and details for this season and how to follow the matches.
Ligue 1 2024/25 season key fixtures
Here are the major fixtures from the first half of the 2024/25 season of the Ligue 1 campaign, including "Le Classique" derby games between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille.
| Match | Date |
|---|---|
| Olympique Lyonnais vs. Olympique Marseille | September 22, 2024 |
| AS Monaco vs. LOSC Lille | October 20, 2024 |
| Olympique Marseille vs. Paris Saint-Germain | October 27, 2024 |
| Paris Saint-Germain vs. Olympique Lyonnais | December 15, 2024 |
| AS Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain | January 5, 2025 |
| Paris Saint-Germain vs. AS Monaco | February 9, 2025 |
| Olympique Lyonnais vs. Paris Saint-Germain | February 23, 2024 |
| Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lille LOSC | March 2, 2025 |
| Paris Saint-Germain vs. Olympique Marseille | March 16, 2025 |
| AS Monaco vs. Olympique Lyonnais | May 11, 2025 |
Ligue 1 live streams, TV channels in UK
Ligue 1, France's top football division, has launched the "Ligue 1 Pass" to counter the current broadcast blackout in the UK and Ireland. This comes after the league’s previous media rights agreement with TNT Sports ended, leaving fans without live coverage of the 2023-24 season.
For several years, TNT Sports had the exclusive rights to broadcast Ligue 1 games. However, the dynamic changed drastically after Kylian Mbappé's blockbuster transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid. The departure of one of the league’s biggest names led to a drop in broadcasting interest, contributing to the blackout.
To keep fans connected, Ligue 1 has introduced a direct-to-consumer streaming service, the Ligue 1 Pass, available on the Apple TV app. Priced at £12.99 per month or £99 for the season, it allows fans to catch all the live action from the league, ensuring visibility in key markets during this crucial period.
