French league reschedules fixture to Monday, same night as Ballon d’Or galaDangerous Weather Forces PSG vs Marseille to New, Controversial DateThe Ligue 1 showdown between Olympique de Marseille & P...
French league reschedules fixture to Monday, same night as Ballon d’Or gala
Dangerous Weather Forces PSG vs Marseille to New, Controversial Date
The Ligue 1 showdown between Olympique de Marseille & Paris Saint Germain has been postponed to Monday evening because of dangerous weather conditions in southern France.
Storms Force Delay
The game was initially scheduled for Sunday at the Stade Velodrome. However the French league confirmed the postponement following warnings of heavy rain, storms and flooding.
The governor of Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur issued an orange alert warning rainfall could reach up to 120 millimeters in few hours.
New Kickoff Confirmed
The match will now take place on Monday at 8 PM local time (6 PM GMT).
Le nouvel horaire du Classique est connu ! ✅ pic.twitter.com/52OnQjGxtO
— Ligue 1 McDonald's (@Ligue1) September 21, 2025
Clash With Ballon d’Or Ceremony
The new date creates controversy as it coincides with the 2025 Ballon d’or ceremony in Paris.
PSG star Ousmane Dembele, currently sidelined by injury is among the frontrunners for the award after his standout season.
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