The LFP has unveiled the schedule for the 22nd matchday, 23rd matchday, and 24th matchday of Ligue 1, a few hours after the draws for the European playoffs. The matches follow one another between February 13 and March 1, with high-profile clashes at prime time and broadcasting split between Ligue 1+ and beIN SPORTS 1. The timing takes place in the heart of a busy winter, where the championship is already crossing paths with Europe. Fundamentally, the TV schedule allows clubs engaged on two fronts to breathe, while keeping the major fixtures in the premium slots on Friday and Sunday evenings.
The program answers a simple but demanding equation: maximize audience, protect recovery, and ensure sporting fairness. Thus, Rennes – PSG will kick off the 22nd matchday on Friday, while OM – OL will close the 24th in a fiery atmosphere. The teams are aiming for decisive results, coaches adjust rotation, and supporters lock in their schedules. Where to watch, when to tune in, which fixtures tick the “must-see” box? Here are the answers, match by match, to follow French football without missing a beat.
Ligue 1: the schedule for the 22nd to 24th matchdays, essentials and stakes
Three weekends, three scenarios. First, a high-intensity Friday restart. Then a Saturday of duels in the battle for Europe. Finally, dense Sundays where the hierarchy is reshaped live. This common core structures the month and conditions the race for the podium as well as relegation.
In this framework, key slots remain 8:45 PM on Friday and Sunday, 9:05 PM on Saturday, with 5:00 PM on beIN SPORTS 1. This breakdown sets the tempo of the matches, from video preparation to muscular warm-up.
22nd matchday — times, fixtures, and broadcasting
The 22nd matchday opens with a clash in Rennes and reserves a last word for Lyon against Nice. Between the two, Monaco, Marseille, and Lille move forward together, while Lens travel to Paris FC as a monitored outsider.
- Fri 13/02 — 19:00 : Rennes – PSG (Ligue 1+)
- Fri 13/02 — 20:45 : Monaco – Nantes (Ligue 1+)
- Sat 14/02 — 17:00 : Marseille – Strasbourg (beIN SPORTS 1)
- Sat 14/02 — 19:00 : Lille – Brest (Ligue 1+)
- Sat 14/02 — 21:05 : Paris FC – Lens (Ligue 1+)
- Sun 15/02 — 15:00 : Le Havre – Toulouse (Ligue 1+)
- Sun 15/02 — 17:15 : Lorient – Angers (Ligue 1+) • Metz – Auxerre (Ligue 1+)
- Sun 15/02 — 20:45 : Lyon – Nice (Ligue 1+)
Sportingly, this sequence puts Lens’ defensive transitions and Lille’s mastery of second balls under the microscope. Tactically, Marseille will have to manage the axis against a vertical Strasbourg. Every point will weigh heavily.
Friday evening allows a recovery gap before Europe. Conversely, late Sunday requires precise load management. This seesaw dictates strong choices on the match sheet.
In the locker rooms, a typical staff was already calibrating rotations for a 72 to 96-hour margin. This is often where the invisible battle is won.
23rd matchday — programming and battles for Europe
The 23rd shifts to the race for Europe starting Friday in Brest. Saturday’s Lens – Monaco is shaping up to be strategic, while Paris advances at home as favorites. Sunday’s 5:15 PM multiple match broadcast can overturn the bottom of the table.
- Fri 20/02 — 20:45 : Brest – Marseille (Ligue 1+)
- Sat 21/02 — 17:00 : Lens – Monaco (beIN SPORTS 1)
- Sat 21/02 — 19:00 : Toulouse – Paris FC (Ligue 1+)
- Sat 21/02 — 21:05 : PSG – Metz (Ligue 1+)
- Sun 22/02 — 15:00 : Auxerre – Rennes (Ligue 1+)
- Sun 22/02 — 17:15 : Angers – Lille (Ligue 1+) • Nice – Lorient (Ligue 1+) • Nantes – Le Havre (Ligue 1+)
- Sun 22/02 — 20:45 : Strasbourg – Lyon (Ligue 1+)
Full-backs will have a key role in Lens – Monaco, balancing controlled width and first-intention crosses. Moreover, Brest – OM could be decided on midfield density and the quality of the first build-up.
Podium candidates must capitalize without exhausting themselves. By the end of the sequence, every avoided injury counts as a positive result to come.
This appointment exposes the benches. The deepest teams keep a step ahead.
24th matchday — late February turning point, before a fiery March
Strasbourg – Lens opens the program on Friday. Saturday has Rennes hosting Toulouse in the afternoon, then Le Havre welcoming Paris under the lights. Sunday features Paris FC – Nice and a triple 5:15 PM slot before the Marseille – Lyon fixture closes the cycle.
- Fri 27/02 — 20:45 : Strasbourg – Lens (Ligue 1+)
- Sat 28/02 — 17:00 : Rennes – Toulouse (beIN SPORTS 1)
- Sat 28/02 — 19:00 : Monaco – Angers (Ligue 1+)
- Sat 28/02 — 21:05 : Le Havre – PSG (Ligue 1+)
- Sun 01/03 — 15:00 : Paris FC – Nice (Ligue 1+)
- Sun 01/03 — 17:15 : Lille – Nantes (Ligue 1+) • Lorient – Auxerre (Ligue 1+) • Metz – Brest (Ligue 1+)
- Sun 01/03 — 20:45 : Marseille – Lyon (Ligue 1+)
OM – OL remains an electric classic. Tactically, wing play will often decide the duel. Meanwhile, Le Havre – Paris will test depth management on the Parisian side.
This cycle finale could reconfigure both the top and bottom of the standings. It demands composure in every penalty area.
The summary table of the schedule and broadcasts
To plan as best as possible, here is a clear summary of slots by matchday, with the fixture, time, and channel. This format makes it easy to read by date.
| Matchday | Date | Time | Fixture | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | Fri 13/02 | 19:00 | Rennes – PSG | Ligue 1+ |
| 22nd | Fri 13/02 | 20:45 | Monaco – Nantes | Ligue 1+ |
| 22nd | Sat 14/02 | 17:00 | Marseille – Strasbourg | beIN SPORTS 1 |
| 22nd | Sat 14/02 | 19:00 | Lille – Brest | Ligue 1+ |
| 22nd | Sat 14/02 | 21:05 | Paris FC – Lens | Ligue 1+ |
| 22nd | Sun 15/02 | 15:00 | Le Havre – Toulouse | Ligue 1+ |
| 22nd | Sun 15/02 | 17:15 | Lorient – Angers | Ligue 1+ |
| 22nd | Sun 15/02 | 17:15 | Metz – Auxerre | Ligue 1+ |
| 22nd | Sun 15/02 | 20:45 | Lyon – Nice | Ligue 1+ |
| 23rd | Fri 20/02 | 20:45 | Brest – Marseille | Ligue 1+ |
| 23rd | Sat 21/02 | 17:00 | Lens – Monaco | beIN SPORTS 1 |
| 23rd | Sat 21/02 | 19:00 | Toulouse – Paris FC | Ligue 1+ |
| 23rd | Sat 21/02 | 21:05 | PSG – Metz | Ligue 1+ |
| 23rd | Sun 22/02 | 15:00 | Auxerre – Rennes | Ligue 1+ |
| 23rd | Sun 22/02 | 17:15 | Angers – Lille | Ligue 1+ |
| 23rd | Sun 22/02 | 17:15 | Nice – Lorient | Ligue 1+ |
| 23rd | Sun 22/02 | 17:15 | Nantes – Le Havre | Ligue 1+ |
| 23rd | Sun 22/02 | 20:45 | Strasbourg – Lyon | Ligue 1+ |
| 24th | Fri 27/02 | 20:45 | Strasbourg – Lens | Ligue 1+ |
| 24th | Sat 28/02 | 17:00 | Rennes – Toulouse | beIN SPORTS 1 |
| 24th | Sat 28/02 | 19:00 | Monaco – Angers | Ligue 1+ |
| 24th | Sat 28/02 | 21:05 | Le Havre – PSG | Ligue 1+ |
| 24th | Sun 01/03 | 15:00 | Paris FC – Nice | Ligue 1+ |
| 24th | Sun 01/03 | 17:15 | Lille – Nantes | Ligue 1+ |
| 24th | Sun 01/03 | 17:15 | Lorient – Auxerre | Ligue 1+ |
| 24th | Sun 01/03 | 17:15 | Metz – Brest | Ligue 1+ |
| 24th | Sun 01/03 | 20:45 | Marseille – Lyon | Ligue 1+ |
Keep this close: this table serves as a week-by-week reminder.
What this schedule changes for the league teams
The sequence favors clubs scheduled on Friday, who benefit from an extra day before Europe. Conversely, playing Sunday evening demands fast recovery. Preparers therefore adjust loads on D-2 and D-1.
Furthermore, travel affects sleep quality and the video window. A Monaco team running Lens then Angers must optimize its cycles. On its side, Marseille alternates away clashes and internal “Classique,” requiring fine management of key players.
Finally, bench adjustments become crucial. Young players earn game time, finishers enter earlier, and set pieces are worked on to steal points. In the end, the economy of a sprint is played even before the kickoff.
The detail makes the difference: micro-recovery and zone coaching often dictate the final score.
Matches not to miss and traps to avoid
Certain appointments concentrate attention due to their stakes or drama. Other traps, more discreet, can reshuffle the relegation cards. Here is a useful selection to guide fans’ weekends.
- Rennes – PSG (22nd): elite test to evaluate defensive markers and bench depth.
- Lens – Monaco (23rd): pressing and fast-attack duel, decisive rotations at the hour mark.
- Le Havre – PSG (24th): nighttime context, managing long transitions for visitors.
- Marseille – Lyon (24th): fiery classic, central density, and major set pieces.
- Lille – Brest (22nd): often high xG, efficiency in both penalty areas.
To widen the prism, previous encounters between rivals highlight trends. Repeated patterns often tell the same story, until one detail changes everything.
Watching the first fifteen minutes remains a good barometer. The starting intensity frequently announces the outcome.
The show will be total. Now, let’s see which results will shape the rest of the story.
Practical questions to follow Ligue 1 this month
Friday and Sunday evening games are on Ligue 1+. The 5:00 PM slot is broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1. Other matches go through the Ligue 1+ platform according to the indicated schedules.
If matches overlap at 5:15 PM, prioritize goal alerts and a second screen. This way, you won’t miss any of the multiple broadcasts and you can follow your club without losing track of the championship.
Last advice: anticipate the notification of official line-ups. It often opens the window to understand the game plan.
Where to watch the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th matchdays of Ligue 1?
Friday and Sunday evening fixtures are offered on Ligue 1+. The 5:00 PM Saturday slot is on beIN SPORTS 1. Other matches are on Ligue 1+ according to the indicated programming.
Which matches are not to be missed?
Rennes – PSG (22nd), Lens – Monaco (23rd), Le Havre – PSG (24th), and Marseille – Lyon (24th) concentrate the high table stakes. They can influence the race for the podium.
Why are these schedules important for European clubs?
Friday offers an additional recovery day before Europe. Late Sunday requires shorter recovery. This balance impacts rotation and game plans.
How to follow several matches at 5:15 PM on Sunday?
Activate goal alerts, use a second screen and consult a live text for highlights. This way, you maintain an overview of the league.
Will results be available live?
Yes, results and ranking changes are updated live during each match.