PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitch

Paris Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Paris Saint-Germain’s opening game of its title defence in the French league against Rennes has been relocated at short notice because of damage to the champion’s pitch following a heatwave this summer.Sunday’s match will now take place in Rennes, French football’s competitions committee announced late on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Premier League form guide: Ranking the title contenders for 2026-27 seasonlist 2 of 4Premier League is back: All to know as the 2026-27 season kicks offlist 3 of 4Arsenal preview: Five key questions heading into new Premier League seasonlist 4 of 4Arsenal defend title against revamped challengers as Premier League returnsend of listPSG said its pitch at Parc des Princes had deteriorated so much “that the current conditions did not allow the match to be held under satisfactory circumstances, particularly with regard to the safety and physical well-being of the players”.The change of venue has been decided “in agreement” with Rennes, PSG said, and thanked its opponent for “maki...